Pathographies of Mental Illness

This Element is a foundational survey of the field of pathographies of mental illness, exploring classic texts in the field.

Nathan Carlin (Author)

9781009073660, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 20 October 2022

75 pages
22.8 x 15.2 x 0.4 cm, 0.11 kg

This Element is a survey of the field of pathographies of mental illness. It explores classic texts in the field as well as other selected contemporary memoirs. In doing so, the reader is introduced to psychiatric information about various mental illnesses through a narrative lens, emphasizing experience. Because clinical research is evidenced-based and aims to produce generalizable knowledge (i.e., trends), the reading of pathographies can complement these findings with practical experiential insights. By pairing psychiatric information with pathographies, certain personal themes become apparent that are different from the empirical trends identified by scientific and medical researchers. Based on the survey presented here, this Element identifies seven such themes, laying the foundation for future research, inquiry, practice, and policy.

1. Introduction
2. What is Pathography?
3. Depression
4. Bipolar Disorder
5. Schizophrenia
6. Addiction
7. Borderline Personality Disorder
8. Conduct Disorder
9. Anti-Social Personality Disorder
10. Autism Spectrum Disorder
11. Eating Disorders
12. Key Personal Themes in Pathographies of Mental Illness
Appendix: Further Reading
Notes
References.

Subject Areas: Bio-ethics [PSAD], Mental health services [MBPK], Medical ethics & professional conduct [MBDC]