Post World War II scene in American psychiatry -- A pathway to psychiatry -- Implicit preparation for a leadership role in psychiatry -- Reflections during the search -- Clarifying the mission -- En route to equity -- International affairs -- Psychoanalysis -- Forensic psychiatry -- Evidence-based diagnosis and treatment -- Psychiatric research -- Psychiatric education -- A changing membership -- Annual meetings -- Publications -- Governance and leadership relationships -- Management of external relationships -- Social and community psychiatry -- Conclusions.
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As Medical Director of the American Psychiatric Association from 1974 to 1997, Melvin Sabshin, M.D., brings a unique perspective on the history of post?World War II psychiatry to Changing American Psychiatry: A Personal Perspective.
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MIL
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206774
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Title
Changing American psychiatry.
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1585623075
PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Sabshin, Melvin,1925-2011.
Sabshin, Melvin,1925-2011.
CORPORATE BODY NAME USED AS SUBJECT
American Psychiatric Association-- History-- 20th century.
American Psychiatric Association.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Psychiatrists-- United States, Biography.
Psychiatry-- United States-- History-- 20th century.