Contesting Psychiatry

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Focusing on the history of resistance to psychiatry in the UK from 1950 to 2000, this book offers an empirical account of social movements that have influenced mental health practices. It delves into significant events, key figures, and the evolution of ideas that challenged traditional psychiatric approaches. By examining various forms of activism and their impact on mental health policy, the work highlights the ongoing struggle for reform and the voices advocating for change within the psychiatric system.