Deconstructing Psychopathology Book

This accessible volume provides a critical perspective on the institutions, practices and presuppositions that underlie the study of `psychopathology'.The authors - who come from backgrounds in clinical psychology, psychiatric social work, psychoanalysis, psychology teaching and action research - challenge the traditions of the field. Directing their study to three key areas, they:· analyze the notion of `psychopathology' as a conventional term in psychology and psychiatry through the language and institutions that hold it in place · explore the implications of deconstructive ideas for the theories and practices that sustain clinical treatments · offer an alternative way of seeing `psychopathology' and provide accounts of critical professional work and good practice. Practical and clearly written, Deconstructing Psychopathology will be invaluable reading for students and practitioners across a range of disciplines who are working to understand mental health and distress.Read More