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Ethan Watters

The globalization of the American psyche

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Author: Ethan Watters

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9781416587088

Language: English

Publish Date: 07/12/2009

Audiobook length: 31min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2Anorexia
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Chapter 3Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Chapter 4Schizophrenia
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Chapter 5Depression
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Chapter 6Summary & Review
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Who should listen Crazy Like Us

"Crazy Like Us" by Ethan Watters is ideal for listeners interested in the intersection of culture and mental health, particularly those who want to explore how Western notions of psychological disorders influence global perceptions and treatments of mental illness. Mental health professionals, students in psychology or cultural studies, and anyone curious about the globalization of mental health narratives will find value in this audiobook. It offers an engaging examination of the ways cultural contexts shape our understanding of sanity and insanity, making it a thought-provoking listen for anyone looking to deepen their awareness of these critical issues.

3 quotes from Crazy Like Us

  • "The way we think about mental illness is shaped by our culture, and when that culture shifts, so do our perceptions and experiences of mental health."
  • "By understanding that our mental health issues are deeply embedded in cultural context, we can begin to appreciate the variability in how people experience and express suffering around the world."
  • "The phenomenon of culture-bound syndromes reveals that what we call 'mental illness' is not universally defined; it evolves with the social and cultural landscape."

Author : Ethan Watters

Ethan Watters, a well-known American writer and journalist has long been devoted to writing about psychiatry and social psychology. His representative works are “Urban Tribes: A Generation Redefines Friendship, Family, and Commitment” and “Making Monsters: False Memories, Psychotherapy, And Sexual Hysteria.” His work has been featured in the Best American Science and Nature Writing series. As a journalist, Watters investigated mental illnesses in four countries and regions. In the form of an interview report, he presents stories about anorexia, PTSD, schizophrenia, and depression that are very distinct in different cultures.