Madness Reimagined: Envisioning a Better System of Mental Health in
America provides a comprehensive analysis of the current mental health
system in the United States. Presented from a sociological rather than a
psychological perspective, this book seeks to provide readers with an
extensive but accessible look at its history, the current mental health
treatment modalities, the various mental health practitioners, the
different conditions known as mental health disorders, as well as
strategies for improving the system.
Trained both in clinical and applied therapy and sociology, the author
aims to provide a balance to the work that other books on mental health
often lack. As a result, this book proposes a dual approach to the study
of mental health. Dr. Steverson acknowledges that while disorders and
treatment modalities require a micro-level (intrapsychic) approach, the
overall analysis of the mental health system demands a macro-level
(sociological) approach.
Due to the recent changes in the American healthcare system and the
concerns this has raised, this book is a necessary and important
contribution to its field. It also reflects a growing desire from the
public to better understand this subject as mental health issues
continue to gain visibility in the public eye. Free of psychological
jargon and in an accessible format, this book will not only appeal to
academics and students, but also to mental health consumers, their
families, and people who are interested in advocacy.
