Lucy Johnstone Boeken

Focusing on the interplay of power and personal experiences, the Power Threat Meaning Framework offers a fresh lens on distress and troubling behaviors, moving away from conventional psychiatric diagnoses. Developed with service users, it emphasizes the impact of power dynamics and societal messages on individuals' lives. By exploring how threats from power influence responses often labeled as 'symptoms,' the Framework encourages deeper understanding and compassion for those navigating difficult experiences, inviting reflection on personal and collective narratives of suffering.

The current mainstream way of describing psychological and emotional distress assumes it is the result of medical illnesses that need diagnosing and treating. This book summarises the Power Threat Meaning Framework as an alternative to psychiatric diagnosis - an alternative that asks not 'What's wrong with you?' but 'What's happened to you?'

Do you need your psychiatric diagnosis? This book will help you decide. In this second, updated edition of her best-selling title, Lucy Johnstone revisits the revolution that is underway in mental health. Challenging the evidence for the diagnostic model, we need to change the question from 'What's wrong with you?' to 'What's happened to you?'.

This updated edition explores the theme of formulation through diverse perspectives, utilizing case studies to provide a comprehensive understanding. By revising the original content, it offers fresh insights and approaches, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in the complexities of formulation in various contexts.

The Power Threat Meaning Framework offers a fresh perspective on understanding human distress and behavior, moving away from traditional psychiatric diagnoses. Co-produced with service users, it emphasizes the impact of power dynamics and the threats they pose to individuals. This framework addresses how society's messages can exacerbate feelings of shame and isolation, reframing what are often labeled as 'symptoms' into understandable responses to life's challenges. It is applicable to everyone, not just those in mental health or criminal justice systems.

Offering a critical perspective on the daily operations of psychiatry, this book explores the dynamics between practitioners and patients. It delves into the complexities of mental health treatment, highlighting the experiences of those who navigate the psychiatric system. By examining the roles of both users and providers, it challenges conventional views and encourages a reevaluation of psychiatric practices and their implications for mental health care.