Forensic psychiatry is the discipline which distinguishes the 'mad' from the 'bad', but are its values inherently racist? Why are individuals from non-Western backgrounds over-represented statistically in those diagnosed with schizophrenia and other serious illnesses? 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. Through detailed exploration of the history of psychiatry, current clinical issues and present public policy, this powerful book traces the…mehr
Forensic psychiatry is the discipline which distinguishes the 'mad' from the 'bad', but are its values inherently racist? Why are individuals from non-Western backgrounds over-represented statistically in those diagnosed with schizophrenia and other serious illnesses? 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. Through detailed exploration of the history of psychiatry, current clinical issues and present public policy, 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.
Suman Fernando is Senior Lecturer in Mental Health at the Tizard Centre, University of Kent, and Honorary Consultant Psychiatrst at Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield., David Ndegwa is Clinical Director for Forensic Psychiatry at Lambeth Health Care NHS Trust., Melba Wilson is Race and Mental Health Adviser to MIND.
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Introduction, Suman Fernando Part 1 Background, Suman Fernando Chapter 1 Race and cultural difference Chapter 2 Mental illness and criminality Chapter 3 Modern schizophrenia and racism Chapter 4 Anger, criminality and dangerousness Part 2 Clinical issues, David Ndegwa Chapter 5 Introduction Chapter 6 Race and crime Chapter 7 Problems with research Chapter 8 What is the right diagnosis? Chapter 9 Clinical practice Part 3 Public policy, Melba Wilson Chapter 10 Public perceptions: the psychology of image Chapter 11 The institutional framework Chapter 12 Expectations and experiences Chapter 13 Public attitudes, private responses Part 4 Future prospects, Suman Fernando, David Ndegwa, Melba Wilson Chapter 14 The challenge Chapter 15 Opportunities for change
Introduction, Suman Fernando Part 1 Background, Suman Fernando Chapter 1 Race and cultural difference Chapter 2 Mental illness and criminality Chapter 3 Modern schizophrenia and racism Chapter 4 Anger, criminality and dangerousness Part 2 Clinical issues, David Ndegwa Chapter 5 Introduction Chapter 6 Race and crime Chapter 7 Problems with research Chapter 8 What is the right diagnosis? Chapter 9 Clinical practice Part 3 Public policy, Melba Wilson Chapter 10 Public perceptions: the psychology of image Chapter 11 The institutional framework Chapter 12 Expectations and experiences Chapter 13 Public attitudes, private responses Part 4 Future prospects, Suman Fernando, David Ndegwa, Melba Wilson Chapter 14 The challenge Chapter 15 Opportunities for change
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