Unveiling Madness: Exploring the Global Impact of Cultural Psychiatry

Chapter 1:Summary of Full Book Crazy Like Us<br> <br> "Crazy Like Us" by Ethan Watters is an insightful exploration of how culture shapes mental illness. The book argues that Western ideals of mental health have been exported globally, leading to the homogenization and standardization of diagnoses and treatments for mental disorders.<br> <br> Watters begins by detailing his experiences in post-tsunami Sri Lanka, where he observed the impact of Western psychological interventions on the local population. He argues that the efforts to provide trauma counseling created new disorders and altered the social fabric of the community.<br> <br> The...