Feminist Mental Health Activism in England, C. 1968-95

This book provides the first in-depth examination of feminist mental health activism in England from c.1968-1995. It explores how feminist activists initially rejected Freud before using psychoanalysis to enhance their politics; examines the development of feminist therapy; and charts the influence of feminism on national mental health charities.

About the author

Kate Mahoney is a Research Manager at Healthwatch Essex and a Community Fellow at the University of Essex

Summary

This book provides the first in-depth examination of feminist mental health activism in England from c.1968-1995. It explores how feminist activists initially rejected Freud before using psychoanalysis to enhance their politics; examines the development of feminist therapy; and charts the influence of feminism on national mental health charities. -- .

Product details

• Authors: Kate Mahoney, Mahoney Kate
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.12.2023
• EAN: 9781526162267
• ISBN: 978-1-5261-6226-7
• No. of pages: 280
• Series: Gender in History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Contemporary history (1945 to 1989); Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; England, MEDICAL / Mental Health, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Advocacy, MEDICAL / History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Feminism & Feminist Theory, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / European, Political activism, History of Medicine, Mental health services, Feminism & feminist theory, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, Feminism and feminist theory, c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period), Political activism / Political engagement