The unbalanced mind
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書誌事項
The unbalanced mind
(Maps of the mind)
Columbia University Press, c2001
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注記
Includes bibliographical references (p. [153]-[158]) and index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
Do defective genes give rise to defective thought? The revolution in molecular genetics has indeed given rise to the increasing optimism that advancements in biotechnology will soon uncover the causes of all disturbances of mind and behavior. In this book, leading psychiatrist Julian Leff counters this reductionist claim and emphasizes what is known about the psychological, social, and cultural factors underlying mental illness. In doing so, he addresses many serious and urgent questions. What exactly is the difference between sadness and depression? What are the difficulties in categorizing psychiatric conditions? How are psychiatric diagnoses made in the first place? Are international attempts to standardize diagnosis flawed? Can doctors ever hope to disentangle cause and effect in the treatment of mental illness? What is the influence of emotional relationships on psychiatric conditions? How do public attitudes to mental illness affect choices of treatment? And, finally, what does all this tell us about the cultural causes of mental illness?
Throughout the book Leff also takes stock of the origins and effects of many medications used to treat mental illnesses, from antidepressants such as Prozac to Thorazine, a drug used to treat patients with delusions and hallucinations. Showing how broad social and community forces play into human development, he highlights the importance of life events and external forces in the origin and treatment of depression and schizophrenia. Leff acknowledges the biological basis of mental activity, but underscores the vital role of the social environment. The Unbalanced Mind addresses such questions as: * Why was there a lower rate of diagnosis of schizophrenia in Great Britain than in the United States? * Why do people with schizophrenia in developing countries have a better rate of recovery? * How did the USSR use the diagnosis of schizophrenia for political ends? Full of engaging examples, The Unbalanced Mind provides a clear picture of how mental illnesses are diagnosed and treated-and what is at the root of the cause.
As Leff explains, "My vision for the future of psychiatry is one that depends not on technical advances in making images of the brain or replacing bad genes with good ones, but on increasing our understanding of relationships between people."
目次
Introduction 1. How Blue is Blue? 2. Moscow and Washington vs. The Rest of the World 3. The Human Probe 4. A Couple of Pills or Couple Therapy? 5. I've Got You Under My Skin 6. The People vs. The Professionals 7. Do Cities Drive Us Mad? 8. A Black and White Issue Epilogue: The Future
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