This text examines the fads and fallacies, both past and present, that have plagued psychiatric diagnosis, treatments and research. It argues that such practice

Examines fads and fallacies in psychiatry, both past and present, in relation to diagnosis, treatment and research.

Fair, witty appraisal of cranks, quacks, and quackeries of science and pseudoscience: hollow earth, Velikovsky, orgone energy, Dianetics, flying saucers, Bridey

"This book, now revised in a section edition, examines the problem of over-diagnosis in psychiatry, focusing on problems with current diagnostic systems. It wil

A clear and concise guide to help recognise the signs and symptoms of psychiatric illness in clinical care.