The Loss Of Sadness by Allan V. Horwitz
How Psychiatry Transformed Normal Sorrow into Depressive Disorder
This insightful work delves into the evolving perception of sadness in modern society, arguing that the medicalization of normal emotional responses has led to the over-diagnosis of depression. It critiques the current psychiatric framework that often fails to distinguish between natural human emotions and clinical disorders, emphasizing the need to understand sadness as a vital, adaptive response to life's challenges. By exploring historical, cultural, and social contexts, the book advocates for a more nuanced approach to mental health that respects the complexity of human emotions.
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- 2007
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- 272
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- English
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