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American Psychosis: How the Federal Government Destroyed the Mental Illness Treatment System
E. Fuller Torrey
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Description for American Psychosis: How the Federal Government Destroyed the Mental Illness Treatment System
Hardcover. E. Fuller Torrey's book provides an insider's perspective on the birth of the federal mental health program. Num Pages: 224 pages, photographs (black and white). BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; 3JM; MBPK; MBX; MMH; MMJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 470.
In 1963, President John F. Kennedy delivered an historic speech on mental illness and retardation. He described sweeping new programs to replace "the shabby treatment of the many millions of the mentally disabled in custodial institutions" with treatment in community mental health centers. This movement, later referred to as "deinstitutionalization," continues to impact mental health care. Though he never publicly acknowledged it, the program was a tribute to Kennedy's sister Rosemary, who was born mildly retarded and developed a schizophrenia-like illness. Terrified she'd become pregnant, Joseph Kennedy arranged for his daughter to receive a lobotomy, which was a disaster and ... Read more
In 1963, President John F. Kennedy delivered an historic speech on mental illness and retardation. He described sweeping new programs to replace "the shabby treatment of the many millions of the mentally disabled in custodial institutions" with treatment in community mental health centers. This movement, later referred to as "deinstitutionalization," continues to impact mental health care. Though he never publicly acknowledged it, the program was a tribute to Kennedy's sister Rosemary, who was born mildly retarded and developed a schizophrenia-like illness. Terrified she'd become pregnant, Joseph Kennedy arranged for his daughter to receive a lobotomy, which was a disaster and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780199988716
SKU
V9780199988716
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About E. Fuller Torrey
E. Fuller Torrey is Executive Director of the Stanley Medical Research Institute in Chevy Chase, MD, and Professor of Psychiatry at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
Reviews for American Psychosis: How the Federal Government Destroyed the Mental Illness Treatment System
The author successfully weaves in political, social, and medical influences of the time, permitting readers to comprehend the challenges faced during this period. It is clear the author has a passion for this subject, and he provides solid conclusions that should leave readers wondering when, if not know, is the appropriate time to overhaul the system once again.
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