Allan V. Horwitz

O Autorze

Allan V. Horwitz is a prominent figure in the field of psychiatry and mental health, known for his critical examination of the definitions and classifications of mental illness. He has authored several influential works, including "DSM: A History of Psychiatry's Bible," which explores the evolution of psychiatric diagnoses and the impact of the DSM on mental health practice. His other notable books, such as "Creating Mental Illness" and "Between Sanity and Madness: Mental Illness from Ancient Greece to the Neuroscientific Era," delve into the societal and historical contexts of mental health, challenging conventional notions and offering a broader understanding of what constitutes mental illness.