Deconstructing ADHD : Mental Disorder or Social Construct? / edited by Eric Maisel.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Maisel, Eric, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Antipsychiatry.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Psychiatry.

Psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (452 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Ethics International Press Ltd, [2022]

Summary:

This book, edited by Eric Maisel, critically examines the classification of ADHD as a mental disorder. It explores the ethical implications and social constructs surrounding ADHD, questioning its legitimacy as a disease. Contributors provide diverse perspectives, highlighting the influence of the pharmaceutical industry and societal factors in shaping ADHD diagnoses. The book aims to alert readers to the potential dangers of labeling children with ADHD and the consequences of medicating them at a young age. It is intended for professionals and parents interested in the ethical debates within the fields of psychology and psychiatry. Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: Maisel, Eric Deconstructing ADHD

ISBN:

9781804410851