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Detailed observations of patients' physical presentations, including their appearance and movements, are crucial for psychiatrists to diagnose and treat mental illness. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding how these bodily expressions relate to patients' lived experiences, an area often overlooked in standard mental health practices. It advocates for a more holistic approach that integrates the physical and experiential aspects of mental health.
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Mental Illness and the Body, Louise Phillips
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- 2006
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- Title
- Mental Illness and the Body
- Subtitle
- Beyond Diagnosis
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Louise Phillips
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- Publisher
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9780415383202
- Category
- Social sciences, Health / Medicine, Psychology
- Description
- Detailed observations of patients' physical presentations, including their appearance and movements, are crucial for psychiatrists to diagnose and treat mental illness. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding how these bodily expressions relate to patients' lived experiences, an area often overlooked in standard mental health practices. It advocates for a more holistic approach that integrates the physical and experiential aspects of mental health.