Routledge - Psychosis, Psychoanalysis and Psychiatry in USA

Explore the unwritten history of the tension between psychoanalysis and psychiatry in postwar USA. This book covers the final four decades of the 20th century, examining how the neosomatic revolution changed the landscape of mental health treatment. Through a detailed analysis of major developments in this clinical field, Orna Ophir investigates how leading theories redefined the understanding of schizophrenia and its treatment methods. This work offers a fresh perspective on the challenges faced by the psychoanalytic profession. By synthesizing historical and clinical developments, the text provides a clear look at the internal dynamics and shifts that shaped how psychotic patients were treated during a transformative era. It is an essential resource for those studying the evolution of psychological and social approaches to psychosis and the history of American psychiatry.