"The focus of this book is the institution of professional mental health as it operates in America today, specifically addressing how the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSMMD), the primary resource used in the mental health profession, has influenced much larger social issues."--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-196) and index.
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Contents
Making the case against diagnostic labeling -- What we believe about helping professionals -- The therapist always knows best -- What we mean by mental health -- The medical model -- The world of secrecy -- Twin sisters of different mothers: disability or disorder? -- Humpty Dumpty's guide to the DSMMD: critical issues in the diagnostic approach -- About fitting the square peg into the round hole -- Looking deeper into the pond: continuing the case against diagnostic labeling -- The mental health paradox: helping or harming -- Special forever: a kid's worst nightmare! -- Everyone needs a label, don't they? -- Looking beyond the label to serve every client -- The acknowledgment approach -- Assessment approaches -- The role of the therapist -- Case: Joey -- Case: Sally -- Case: Barry -- Case: Tammy -- Case: Max -- Understanding the origins of labeling -- Defining what we mean by serious mental illness -- Facing the ultimate challenge -- Afterthoughts.