Global Perspectives on Psychotic Disorders: Addressing the Knowledge Gap

Psychotic disorders pose a significant public health challenge, with substantial individual, familial, and societal costs. Despite the severity of these conditions, our understanding is limited due to the geographical bias in research, which primarily focuses on North America, Europe, and Australasia, representing only 16% of the global population.

This knowledge gap highlights the need for a global perspective on psychoses, ensuring that research is inclusive and representative of diverse cultural contexts, treatment systems, and social backgrounds.

A Comprehensive Review of Psychoses Worldwide

The book “Psychosis: Global Perspectives” addresses the existing disparities in our understanding of psychoses by reviewing the current evidence base globally, thematically exploring epidemiology, human rights, and other critical aspects. This comprehensive review highlights both commonalities and differences between settings, underlining the knowledge gaps that require attention.

Global South Research Programmes and Cultural Contexts

The book presents in-depth accounts of ongoing research programmes, local treatment systems, and cultural contexts in nine countries from the Global South. These perspectives are contrasted with theories and data generated from the Global North, illustrating the significance of social context in shaping experiences of psychosis.

By synthesizing existing research, this book emphasizes the importance of diversifying research settings to ensure a more comprehensive understanding of psychotic disorders.

Academically rigorous and accessibly written, “Psychosis: Global Perspectives” bridges the substantial inequalities in literature and attention in the global understanding of psychotic disorders, providing a crucial step towards addressing this pressing public health challenge.

Product Details:

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication Date: October 13, 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780198735588, 9780191054488