Perspectives in Cross-cultural Psychiatry

Perspectives in Cross-cultural Psychiatry
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Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages : 388
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ISBN-10 : 0781757940
ISBN-13 : 9780781757942
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Book Synopsis Perspectives in Cross-cultural Psychiatry by : Anna M. Georgiopoulos

Download or read book Perspectives in Cross-cultural Psychiatry written by Anna M. Georgiopoulos and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2005 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents cutting-edge work in cross-cultural psychiatry by an international group of clinicians, researchers, and leaders in mental health policy. The book grew out of a recent lecture series at the Massachusetts General Hospital and features contributions from diverse fields including psychiatry, psychology, anthropology, social work, social medicine, and public policy. The first section highlights the implications of biological and cultural diversity for psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. Subsequent sections focus on psychotherapy in cross-cultural contexts and international mental health policy. Chapters examine a variety of patient populations, including Asian, African, and Hispanic Americans and populations in Europe and developing countries.


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