S. Nassir Ghaemi Knihy

The book offers a comprehensive historical critique of the biopsychosocial (BPS) model, which has dominated mainstream psychiatry. It explores the development and implications of this ideology, questioning its validity and effectiveness in understanding mental health. By examining the interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors, the author challenges conventional perspectives and invites readers to reconsider the foundations of psychiatric practice. This critical analysis aims to provoke thought and discussion about the future of mental health treatment.

The book presents a pluralistic perspective on psychiatry, emphasizing the complexity of psychiatric illnesses that cannot be fully explained by a single approach. S. Nassir Ghaemi, M.D., critiques various methods, including biological, psychoanalytic, and biopsychosocial models, while highlighting the philosophical underpinnings of a pluralistic framework. By referencing notable thinkers in the field, Ghaemi advocates for a more comprehensive understanding of mental health that recognizes the multifaceted nature of psychiatric conditions and the experiences of those affected.

This guide to statistics for busy mental health professionals describes and applies concepts without mathematics, and includes examples from standard clinical practice. Fully revised and updated in a new edition and covering observational bias, randomization, clinical trials, the overuse of p-values, understanding effect sizes, meta-analysis.