The scope of this book is to provide a clear account of clinical psychology and in doing so to critically analyse how our mind is being subjected to external forces by illuminating examples from fieldwork in Sweden, China, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and the Philippines. The book also provides a vibrant insight into humanistic psychology and this disposition is more in tune with postmodern philosophical disposition that is calling for deconstructing some of the existing knowledge to bring forth a new awareness that is conducive to present day realities.
It also suggests alternative ways in which clinical psychology can improve when treating people with psychological setbacks. The writing can work as a handbook for: students, researchers and teachers as well as doctors who treat mental illnesses. Not the least this book also gives school psychologists, and educators who work in a plural and multicultural milieu a valuable insight. Not only can this book also serve special teachers who work with children with different needs with valuable psychological hints to develop a better cognitive-social-emotional teacher-pupil relationship.
To expand psychology by bringing knowledge from various disciplines such as pedagogy, sociology, culture, political economy, human geography and the field of neuroscience will certainly be a valuable project worth pursuing and that explains the rationale of writing a scholarship of this kind. This interdisciplinary academic background that I gained throughout my academic years was the stepping-stone towards that direction; that is to analyse the present day clinical practices using a multidisciplinary approach.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgement
- Chapter 1 – Introduction: An Opening Up of Major Arguments
- Challenges to the Current System
- The Scope of the Book
- Chapter 2 - Challenges to the Current System of Categorising the Human Mind
- State of Psychology Practice Today
- Chapter 3 - Postmodern Humanistic Philosophical Disposition and Deconstruction of Clinical Psychology
- Realism after Modernism
- Plural Epistemology in Psychology
- Chapter 4 - Psychological Paradigms Good and Evil
- Deconstruction of One-Fits All Models
- Chapter 5 - Medicalization of the Mind
- The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-Psychiatrists Bible
- DSM and Absence of Root-cause Analysis
- Development Psychological Models Pros and Cons
- Chapter 6 - Western Domination in Clinical Psychology Pros and Cons
- Observation Made in Four Developing Nations
- Pathology of borderline-between market and citizens
- Chapter 7 – Psychotherapist, Psychiatrics and Psychologists
- Passivity Attached to the Mental Ailing
- Seeing a Therapist and Self Efficacy
- Therapeutic Process and Here and Now Experience
- Rigid Frameworks, Theory and Practice
- The Mind Cannot be treated as One Piece
- Helping Our Clients
- Chapter 8 Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Therapeutical Approach With Freud
- Understanding the Mystical Mind
- Deconstructing Freud
- Neuroscience and Freud
- Critically Analysing Psychodynamic Perspective
- Chapter 9 - Environment vs Genes and Challenges in Therapy
- Cognitive-Behaviourism
- What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
- How CBT Therapists Function
- Internet Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Chapter 10 - Humanistic and Gestalt Psychological Perspectives
- Gestalt Therapeutic Situation
- Therapy and Client Alliance
- Chapter 11 Hospitals
- Mental Disorders and Overt and Covert Research in Mental
- Perception of Mental Illness
- Rights of Mentally Impaired
- What Are We Calling Madness?
- Insight into 'Madness'
- Neurotic and Psychotic
- Genetic Causes and Environmental Causes of Mental Pathology
- Emotions and Emotional Disorders
- Chapter 12 - Closer Look at the Psychiatry Through Ethnographic
- ECT and My Covert Research as Mentally Sick
- Suicide and Other Affects Related Challenges
- Violent Brain and Deconstruction of Pathology
- Chapter 13 - Social Psychiatry and Social Neurology
- School Psychologists
- Behaviours Do Not Take Place in a Social Vacuum
- Changing Social Fabrics in the West and Mental Health: Swedish Context
- Chapter 14 - Why Higher Rates of Mental Illness Among Swedes With Immigrant Background?
- Fundamentalism is a Mental Sickness
- Culture in Psychopathological Term?
- Inclusive Clinical Practice and Ethics
- Lack of Place Given to Individual Intra-psychic Strengths in the Treatment Process
- Culture Sensitive Mental Health Care
- Chapter 15 - The Health Folklore
- The Concept of the Body is Duo of Nature and Culture
- Chapter 16 - Women and Men and Mental Wellbeing
- Psychomythologies of Men and Women from Mars and Jupiter
- Social and Political Deconstruction of Men and Women's Role
- Intersectional Challenges and Mental Health
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This book aims to critically examine the medicalization of the human mind, challenging traditional approaches to categorizing and treating mental illness. It explores the limitations of current psychological paradigms and investigates the influence of cultural and social factors on mental wellbeing.
- Deconstruction of current mental health paradigms
- Medicalization of the mind and its impact on individual experiences
- Influence of cultural and social factors on mental health
- The role of psychotherapy in promoting individual well-being
- Critical analysis of the therapeutic process
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1 introduces the central arguments of the book, emphasizing the need for a critical re-evaluation of existing mental health frameworks. It highlights the shortcomings of current systems in addressing the complexity of the human mind.
Chapter 2 delves into the challenges posed by the current system of categorizing mental illness. It critiques the limitations of existing models and proposes a more nuanced understanding of mental health.
Chapter 3 explores the potential of postmodern humanistic philosophy to deconstruct clinical psychology and provide a more inclusive perspective on mental health. It argues for a plural epistemology in psychology, embracing multiple perspectives and recognizing the diverse experiences of individuals.
Chapter 4 examines the limitations of one-size-fits-all models in psychology, arguing for a more nuanced understanding of individual experiences. It challenges the simplistic categorization of good and evil within psychological paradigms.
Chapter 5 critically analyzes the medicalization of the mind, highlighting the potential drawbacks of relying solely on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) for diagnosis. It emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of the root causes of mental illness.
Chapter 6 investigates the influence of Western dominance in clinical psychology, analyzing its impact on mental health practices in developing nations. It examines the tensions between market forces and individual well-being.
Chapter 7 explores the roles and responsibilities of therapists, psychiatrists, and psychologists in the mental health field. It examines the therapeutic process, emphasizing the importance of individual agency and self-efficacy.
Chapter 8 delves into psychoanalytic and psychodynamic approaches to therapy, examining the contributions of Freud. It critically analyzes the psychodynamic perspective, exploring its strengths and limitations.
Chapter 9 examines the complex interplay between genetics, environment, and challenges in therapy. It introduces cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) as a therapeutic approach and explores its effectiveness.
Chapter 10 explores humanistic and Gestalt psychological perspectives, highlighting their emphasis on individual experience and the therapeutic relationship. It examines the role of the therapist in facilitating personal growth and self-awareness.
Chapter 11 focuses on the role of hospitals in mental health care, examining the perception of mental illness and the rights of individuals with mental impairments. It explores the complexities of defining and understanding “madness.”
Chapter 12 delves into the field of psychiatry through an ethnographic lens, providing personal insights into the experience of mental illness. It examines the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and the challenges associated with suicide and other related issues.
Chapter 13 explores the interconnectedness of mental health, social factors, and neurological processes. It highlights the influence of social contexts on individual behaviors and explores the changing social fabrics in the West.
Chapter 14 examines the higher rates of mental illness among immigrants in Sweden. It explores the role of fundamentalism, cultural factors, and the importance of culturally sensitive mental health care.
Chapter 15 discusses the concept of health folklore, highlighting the interplay of nature and culture in shaping the body and its well-being.
Chapter 16 explores gender differences in mental health, examining the psychomythologies of men and women. It analyzes the social and political construction of gender roles and their impact on mental wellbeing.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This book explores a range of key themes and concepts, including medicalization of the mind, mental illness, cultural influences, psychological paradigms, therapeutic approaches, social contexts, and gender disparities in mental health. It delves into specific practices and perspectives, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, Gestalt therapy, and humanistic psychology. Key figures like Freud and the DSM play a significant role in the discussion, highlighting the evolving landscape of mental health practices and their impact on individuals and society.
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- Nilani Ljunggren De Silva (Author), 2015, Medicalisation of the Human Mind. Challenges to the Current System and Suggestions for Future Direction, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/306274
