Horwitz, Allan V.
The Loss of Sadness
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199921577
- author:
- Horwitz, Allan V.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Health Issues, Illnesses & Conditions
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Depression has become the most commonly treated mental disorder, with alarming rates of diagnosis and treatment. However, the authors of The Loss of Sadness argue that the current understanding of depression is flawed. They contend that the psychiatric profession has reclassified normal human sadness as an abnormal experience, leading to a mistaken diagnosis of depressive disorder. The authors stress the importance of distinguishing between abnormal reactions due to internal dysfunction and normal sadness brought on by external circumstances. They highlight the problem with the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) classification system, which fails to take into account the context in which symptoms occur. This can lead to a mistaken diagnosis, as expected emotional distress caused by life events can be misinterpreted as a sign of depression. By challenging the current understanding of depression, The Loss of Sadness aims to promote a more nuanced approach to mental health. This book provides a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of human emotion and the need for a more accurate diagnosis.
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