Shrinks
The Untold Story of Psychiatry
What's it about
Ever wondered what really goes on inside the world of psychiatry? Get ready to uncover the controversial and fascinating history of mental health treatment, from lobotomies and snake pits to the life-changing medications and therapies we have today. You'll discover the untold story of psychiatry's turbulent past and its hard-won scientific triumphs. Learn how brave innovators transformed the field, understand the breakthroughs that revolutionized patient care, and see what the future holds for treating the human mind.
Meet the author
Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman is the former president of the American Psychiatric Association and chair of psychiatry at Columbia University, one of the world's leading experts on mental illness. His extensive clinical and research experience provides an unparalleled insider's perspective on the evolution of his field. This unique vantage point, combined with co-author Ogi Ogas's narrative skill, allowed them to chronicle psychiatry's dramatic and often turbulent history, revealing the human stories behind the science in Shrinks.
What's it about
Ever wondered what really goes on inside the world of psychiatry? Get ready to uncover the controversial and fascinating history of mental health treatment, from lobotomies and snake pits to the life-changing medications and therapies we have today. You'll discover the untold story of psychiatry's turbulent past and its hard-won scientific triumphs. Learn how brave innovators transformed the field, understand the breakthroughs that revolutionized patient care, and see what the future holds for treating the human mind.
Meet the author
Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman is the former president of the American Psychiatric Association and chair of psychiatry at Columbia University, one of the world's leading experts on mental illness. His extensive clinical and research experience provides an unparalleled insider's perspective on the evolution of his field. This unique vantage point, combined with co-author Ogi Ogas's narrative skill, allowed them to chronicle psychiatry's dramatic and often turbulent history, revealing the human stories behind the science in Shrinks.
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