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Exploring the intricate relationship between values and psychiatric diagnosis, this book delves into whether mental disorders are shaped by socio-political, practical, or scientific influences. John Z. Sadler examines the philosophical question of how values affect mental health care, offering a comprehensive analysis of classification systems like the DSM. He addresses the impact of science, culture, gender, and other factors on diagnosis, advocating for a more humane approach to understanding mental health.
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Values and Psychiatric Diagnosis, John Sadler
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- 2004
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- Title
- Values and Psychiatric Diagnosis
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Sadler
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Publisher
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 560
- ISBN13
- 9780198526377
- Category
- Psychology
- Description
- Exploring the intricate relationship between values and psychiatric diagnosis, this book delves into whether mental disorders are shaped by socio-political, practical, or scientific influences. John Z. Sadler examines the philosophical question of how values affect mental health care, offering a comprehensive analysis of classification systems like the DSM. He addresses the impact of science, culture, gender, and other factors on diagnosis, advocating for a more humane approach to understanding mental health.