Models of Madness 2nd Edition: Psychological, Social and Biological Approaches to Psychosis

In: The International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis Book Series

In: The International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis Book Ser.

Abstract

Are hallucinations and delusions really symptoms of an illness called 'schizophrenia'? Are mental health problems really caused by chemical imbalances and genetic predispositions? Are psychiatric drugs as effective and safe as the drug companies claim? Is madness preventable?This second edition of Models of Madness challenges those who hold to simplistic, pessimistic and often damaging theories and treatments of madness. In particular it challenges beliefs that madness can be explained without reference to social causes and challenges the excessive preoccupation with chemical imbalances and ge