Anatomy Of An Epidemic

Author : Robert Whitaker
Publisher : Crown
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780307452429

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Anatomy of an Epidemic by Robert Whitaker Pdf

Updated with bonus material, including a new foreword and afterword with new research, this New York Times bestseller is essential reading for a time when mental health is constantly in the news. In this astonishing and startling book, award-winning science and history writer Robert Whitaker investigates a medical mystery: Why has the number of disabled mentally ill in the United States tripled over the past two decades? Interwoven with Whitaker’s groundbreaking analysis of the merits of psychiatric medications are the personal stories of children and adults swept up in this epidemic. As Anatomy of an Epidemic reveals, other societies have begun to alter their use of psychiatric medications and are now reporting much improved outcomes . . . so why can’t such change happen here in the United States? Why have the results from these long-term studies—all of which point to the same startling conclusion—been kept from the public? Our nation has been hit by an epidemic of disabling mental illness, and yet, as Anatomy of an Epidemic reveals, the medical blueprints for curbing that epidemic have already been drawn up. Praise for Anatomy of an Epidemic “The timing of Robert Whitaker’s Anatomy of an Epidemic, a comprehensive and highly readable history of psychiatry in the United States, couldn’t be better.”—Salon “Anatomy of an Epidemic offers some answers, charting controversial ground with mystery-novel pacing.”—TIME “Lucid, pointed and important, Anatomy of an Epidemic should be required reading for anyone considering extended use of psychiatric medicine. Whitaker is at the height of his powers.” —Greg Critser, author of Generation Rx

Author : R. Whitaker,L. Cosgrove
Publisher : Springer
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137516022

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Psychiatry Under the Influence by R. Whitaker,L. Cosgrove Pdf

Psychiatry Under the Influence investigates the actions and practices of the American Psychiatric Association and academic psychiatry in the United States, and presents it as a case study of institutional corruption.

Author : Sandra Kahn,Paul R. Ehrlich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1503613585

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Jaws by Sandra Kahn,Paul R. Ehrlich Pdf

There's a silent epidemic in western civilization, and it is right under our noses. Our jaws are getting smaller and our teeth crooked and crowded, creating not only aesthetic challenges but also difficulties with breathing. Modern orthodontics has persuaded us that braces and oral devices can correct these problems. While teeth can certainly be straightened, what about the underlying causes of this rapid shift in oral evolution and the health risks posed by obstructed airways? Sandra Kahn and Paul R. Ehrlich, a pioneering orthodontist and a world-renowned evolutionist, respectively, present the biological, dietary, and cultural changes that have driven us toward this major health challenge. They propose simple adjustments that can alleviate this developing crisis, as well as a major alternative to orthodontics that promises more significant long-term relief. Jaws will change your life. Every parent should read this book.

Author : Linda Carroll,David Rosner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781451627459

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The Concussion Crisis by Linda Carroll,David Rosner Pdf

Discusses the current epidemic of sports-related concussions, including true-life stories of victims and the ongoing research to unravel the mysteries of concussions, as well as the crusade to prevent these types of injuries.

Author : Greg Critser
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780618773565

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Generation Rx by Greg Critser Pdf

Examines the possible consequences of the growth of prescription drug use and the impact of direct-to-consumer promotion (DTC) and off-label marketing.

Author : Peter H. Curson,Kevin McCracken
Publisher : UNSW Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : History
ISBN : IND:30000048103943

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Plague in Sydney by Peter H. Curson,Kevin McCracken Pdf

Author : Robert Whitaker
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781541646391

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Mad in America by Robert Whitaker Pdf

An updated edition of the classic history of schizophrenia in America, which gives voice to generations of patients who suffered through "cures" that only deepened their suffering and impaired their hope of recovery Schizophrenics in the United States currently fare worse than patients in the world's poorest countries. In Mad in America, medical journalist Robert Whitaker argues that modern treatments for the severely mentally ill are just old medicine in new bottles, and that we as a society are deeply deluded about their efficacy. The widespread use of lobotomies in the 1920s and 1930s gave way in the 1950s to electroshock and a wave of new drugs. In what is perhaps Whitaker's most damning revelation, Mad in America examines how drug companies in the 1980s and 1990s skewed their studies to prove that new antipsychotic drugs were more effective than the old, while keeping patients in the dark about dangerous side effects. A haunting, deeply compassionate book -- updated with a new introduction and prologue bringing in the latest medical treatments and trends -- Mad in America raises important questions about our obligations to the mad, the meaning of "insanity," and what we value most about the human mind.

Author : Paula J. Caplan
Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1995-04-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : STANFORD:36105012350869

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They Say You're Crazy by Paula J. Caplan Pdf

In this shocking expose of the process by which the mental-health elite judge us all, Caplan demonstrates that much of what is labeled "mental illness" would be more appropriately called "problems in living". She also points out the flaws in using the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental-Health Disorders) to decide who is truly mentally ill.

Author : Richard Gordon,Richard Allan Gordon
Publisher : Blackwell Publishing
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2000-04-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0631214968

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Eating Disorders by Richard Gordon,Richard Allan Gordon Pdf

In an extensively revised new edition of the successful Anorexia and Bulimia, Richard Gordon includes new information and discussion of the latest ideas in this rapidly growing research field. The past two decades have witnessed an enormous increase in the number of cases of eating disorders in industrial societies.

Author : Grace E. Jackson
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2005-07-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781463451608

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Rethinking Psychiatric Drugs by Grace E. Jackson Pdf

-- Are patients aware of the fact that pharmacological therapies stress the brain in ways which may prevent or postpone symptomatic and functional recovery ? ==================================================== Rethinking Psychiatric D

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1266219106

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Anatomy of an Epidemic : Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America by Anonim Pdf

Updated with bonus material, including a new foreword and afterword with new research, this New York Times bestseller is essential reading for a time when mental health is constantly in the news. In this astonishing and startling book, award-winning science and history writer Robert Whitaker investigates a medical mystery: Why has the number of disabled mentally ill in the United States tripled over the past two decades? Interwoven with Whitaker's groundbreaking analysis of the merits of psychiatric medications are the personal stories of children and adults swept up in this epidemic. As Anatomy of an Epidemic reveals, other societies have begun to alter their use of psychiatric medications and are now reporting much improved outcomes . . . so why can't such change happen here in the United States? Why have the results from these long-term studies--all of which point to the same startling conclusion--been kept from the public? Our nation has been hit by an epidemic of disabling mental illness, and yet, as Anatomy of an Epidemic reveals, the medical blueprints for curbing that epidemic have already been drawn up. Praise for Anatomy of an Epidemic "The timing of Robert Whitaker's Anatomy of an Epidemic, a comprehensive and highly readable history of psychiatry in the United States, couldn't be better."--Salon "Anatomy of an Epidemic offers some answers, charting controversial ground with mystery-novel pacing."--TIME "Lucid, pointed and important, Anatomy of an Epidemic should be required reading for anyone considering extended use of psychiatric medicine. Whitaker is at the height of his powers." --Greg Critser, author of Generation Rx.

Author : Gordon Thomas,Max Morgan Witts
Publisher : Doubleday Books
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Medical
ISBN : IND:39000001947816

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Anatomy of an Epidemic by Gordon Thomas,Max Morgan Witts Pdf

An account of the mysterious fatal disease traced to a hotel in Philadelphia in 1976.

Author : John Walter,Roger Schofield,Andrew B. Appleby
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1991-04-26
Category : History
ISBN : 0521406137

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Famine, Disease and the Social Order in Early Modern Society by John Walter,Roger Schofield,Andrew B. Appleby Pdf

An examination of the complex interrelationships among past demographic, social, and economic structures demonstrates how the impact of hunger and disease can enhance the exploration of early modern society.

Author : Elahe Hessamfar
Publisher : Lutterworth Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780718843472

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In the Fellowship of His Suffering by Elahe Hessamfar Pdf

Schizophrenia is often considered one of the most destructive forms of mental illness. Elahe Hessamfar's personal experience with her daughter's illness has led her to ask some pressing and significant questions about the cause and nature of schizophrenia and the Church's role in its treatment. With a candid and revealing look at the history of mental illness, In the Fellowship of His Suffering describes schizophrenia as a variation of human expression. Hessamfar uses a deeply theological rather than pathological approach to interpret the schizophrenic experience and the effect it has on both the patients and their families. Effectively drawing on the Bible as a source of knowledge for understanding mental illness, she offers a reflective yet innovative view of whether the Church could or should intervene in such encounters and what such an intervention might look like. Hessamfar's comprehensive work will provoke powerful responses from anyone interested in the prominent social issue of mental illness. Her portrayal of the raging debate between treating 'insanity' either pastorally or medically will enthral readers, be they Christians, medical students or those in the field of psychiatry and social sciences.

Author : Magda Fahrni,Esyllt W. Jones
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780774822152

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Epidemic Encounters by Magda Fahrni,Esyllt W. Jones Pdf

Health crises such as the SARS epidemic and H1N1 have rekindled interest in the 1918 influenza pandemic, which swept the globe after the First World War and killed approximately fifty million people. Epidemic Encounters zeroes in on Canada, where one-third of the population took ill and fifty-five thousand people died, to consider the various ways in which this country was affected by the pandemic. How did military and medical authorities, health care workers, and ordinary citizens respond? What role did social inequalities play in determining who survived? Contributors answer these questions as they pertained to both local and national contexts. In the process, they offer new insights into medical history's usefulness in the struggle against epidemic disease.