Critical psychiatry: a landmark exploration in contemporary thought: Conversations in critical psychiatry, by Awais Aftab, Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2024, 384 pp., $50 (Hardback), ISBN 9780192870322.
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| Title: | Critical psychiatry: a landmark exploration in contemporary thought: Conversations in critical psychiatry, by Awais Aftab, Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2024, 384 pp., $50 (Hardback), ISBN 9780192870322. |
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| Authors: | Kind, Adrian (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Philosophical Psychology. May2026, Vol. 39 Issue 4, p1672-1675. 4p. |
| Subjects: | Psychiatry, Activism, Psychopharmacology, Biological psychiatry, Psychiatric diagnosis, Psychiatric hospitals, Philosophy of medicine |
| Abstract: | The main focus of the article is a review of *Conversations in Critical Psychiatry*, a 2024 book that compiles and contextualizes interviews with philosophers, clinicians, and researchers engaged in contemporary debates within Critical Psychiatry. Critical Psychiatry is described as a reflective and pluralistic branch of psychiatry that critically examines its own practices and diverse perspectives, including evidence-based medicine, Mad Activism, Anti-Psychiatry, and Biological Psychiatry. The book is structured into thematic sections covering topics such as psychiatric diagnosis, history and philosophy of psychiatry, social and ethical issues, and the role of psychiatric institutions, featuring interviews with prominent figures in the field. While the volume offers accessible insights and encourages further exploration, the review notes some gaps, such as limited coverage of psychotherapy diversity and emerging psychopharmacological topics like psychedelics. Overall, the book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and philosophers interested in the evolving landscape of psychiatry. [Extracted from the article] |
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