Marc D. Feldman, Jacqueline Maus Feldman , Roxenne Smith (Contributor)
Stranger Than Fiction: When Our Minds Betray Us
- ISBN 13:
- 9780880489300
- author:
- Marc D. Feldman, Jacqueline Maus Feldman , Roxenne Smith (Contributor)
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- American Psychiatric Press Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 3.2 x 17.8 x 23.5 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Other Branches of Medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Stranger Than Fiction: When Our Minds Betray Us is a thought-provoking exploration of mental illness that challenges common perceptions and offers a fresh perspective. Written by two distinguished clinicians, Drs Marc and Jacqueline Feldman, this book demystifies symptoms often seen as bizarre and removes the artificial divide between those with mental health conditions and the general public. The authors draw on their own professional experience to illustrate how psychiatrists help patients overcome mental conditions that can feel like prisons. Through vivid case studies and insider views of therapy sessions and hospital rooms, they reveal the complexities of mental disorders and the art of clinical decision-making. By reframing mental illness as extreme variations of universally shared thoughts and feelings, the Feldmans aim to reduce stigma and promote a deeper understanding of the human mind. This book invites readers into the world of psychiatry, offering an honest and insightful look at the challenges faced by therapists and patients alike.