Joanna Moncrieff
The Bitterest Pills
- ISBN 13:
- 9781137277435
- author:
- Joanna Moncrieff
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 278
- Dimensions:
- 140 mm X 216 mm
- Genre:
- Psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Bitterest Pills: A Troubling Story of Antipsychotic Drugs By J. Moncrieff A critical examination of the history and impact of antipsychotic medications, revealing how their development was influenced by shifting societal attitudes and medical understanding. The story of antipsychotics is one of transformation from toxic substances to widely prescribed treatments, with significant implications for mental health care. This book provides a nuanced exploration of this complex topic, shedding light on the factors that have shaped the use of these medications over time. Through a detailed analysis of historical events and medical research, Moncrieff challenges prevailing assumptions about the benefits and risks of antipsychotics, offering a thought-provoking critique of the current state of mental health treatment.
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