Forensic psychiatry is the discipline which distinguishes the 'mad' from the 'bad', but are its values inherently racist? The authors argue that the values on which psychiatry is based are firmly rooted in ethnocentric Western culture, with profound implications for individual diagnosis and systems of care.
Key Features
- Explores the history of psychiatry and its current clinical issues.
- Discusses the over-representation of individuals from non-Western backgrounds diagnosed with schizophrenia.
- Examines the impact of cultural norms on the diagnosis of mental disorder.
- Offers a critical perspective on public policy related to mental health.
Additional Information
Through detailed exploration, this powerful book traces the growth of a system in which non-conformity to the prevailing cultural norms risks alienation and diagnosis of mental disorder.
