The experience of madness – which might also be referred to more formally as ‘schizophrenia’ or ‘psychosis’ – consists of a complex, confusing and often distressing collection of experiences, such as hearing voices or developing unusual, seemingly unfounded beliefs. Making Sense of Madness explores the subjective experiences of madness, arguing that the experience of 'madness' is an integral part of what it is to be human. Greater focus on subjective experiences can contribute to professional understandings and ways of helping those who might be troubled by these experiences.
Key Features
- Explores how people who experience psychosis make sense of it themselves.
- Discusses scientific and professional understandings of ‘madness’.
- Examines public perceptions of ‘schizophrenia’.
Additional Information
Making Sense of Madness will be essential reading for all mental health professionals as well as being of great interest to people who experience psychosis and their families and friends.
