Sources and Development of Social and Community Psychiatry: Community Mental Health, Erich Lindemann, and Social Conscience in American Psychiatry, Volume 1

These volumes make new contributions to the history of psychiatry and society by proposing a theory of values and ideology influencing the evolution of psychiatry and society in recurring cycles, reviewing the waxing, prominence, and waning of Community Mental Health, and providing the first biography of Erich Lindemann, one of the founders of social and community psychiatry. They will be of interest to psychiatric teachers and practitioners, health planners, and socially responsible citizens.

Format: Hardback
Length: 340 pages
Publication date: 04 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

These volumes make significant contributions to the history of psychiatry and society in three distinct ways:

First, they present a theory that explains the cyclical evolution of psychiatry and society, influenced by recurring values and ideologies. By examining the history of psychiatry in recent centuries through this lens, they shed light on the underlying patterns and trends.

Second, the books provide a comprehensive review of the rise, prominence, and decline of Community Mental Health as a significant segment of this cyclical history. They explore the factors that contributed to its growth and success, as well as the challenges and setbacks it faced. This analysis offers valuable insights into the evolution of mental health services and their impact on communities.

Third, the volumes offer the first biography of Erich Lindemann, one of the founders of social and community psychiatry. Through this biography, readers gain a deeper understanding of Lindemann's life, work, and the historical context in which he operated. The book explores the interplay between Lindemann's contributions and the social, political, and cultural environment of his time, shedding light on the influence this had on both the field of psychiatry and society as a whole.

By addressing the issue of values and ideologies as influences on psychiatry, whether or not they are accepted as professionally proper, the books aim to stimulate self-reflection and the acceptance of the values sources of ideology. They explore their impact on professional practice, the community in which psychiatry operates, and the broader societal implications of values-based ideology.

These volumes will be of interest to psychiatric teachers and practitioners, health planners, and socially responsible citizens who are interested in understanding the historical context and evolution of psychiatry and its impact on society. The comprehensive analysis and engaging narrative style make them valuable resources for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of these important topics.

Weight: 656g
Dimension: 158 x 235 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367354336