Changing American psychiatry : a personal perspective / Melvin Sabshin.

Washington, DC ; London : American Psychiatric Publishing, [2008], ©2008.

xxi, 397 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.