Advancing Psychotherapy for the Next Generation: Humanizing Mental Health Policy and Practice

This book defends relationship-based depth psychotherapy and advocates for its accessibility to all communities, challenging the current mental health diagnostic system and emphasizing the importance of therapies of depth, insight, and relationship in mental health treatment.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 24 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book is a powerful testament to the transformative power of relationship-based depth psychotherapy, bringing together a global community of mental health professionals to advocate for its accessibility and significance. The authors, aligned with the mission of the Psychotherapy Action Network (PsiAN), passionately articulate a vision of a world where this therapy is universally accessible, recognizing the challenges posed by the current mental health diagnostic system and the diverse conceptualizations of mental distress. They shed light on the limitations of evidence-based care and research, as well as the disparagement of depth therapy by various stakeholders. Through thoughtful exploration, the authors emphasize the crucial importance of therapies that delve into depth, insight, and relationships in the realm of mental health treatment. They also address the implications of PsiAN's mission, both in the present and for the future. This comprehensive and thought-provoking work is a must-read for all psychotherapists, as it provides valuable insights and guidance for advancing the field and ensuring the best possible outcomes for individuals seeking healing and growth.

Weight: 504g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032351469