Matthew Smith, The First Resort. The History of Social Psychiatry in the United States

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Social psychiatry has influenced mental health policy significantly in the United States over the years.
The book provides a comprehensive historical perspective on social psychiatry and its societal impacts.
Published by Columbia University Press, it serves as a critical resource for understanding mental health evolution.
Understanding the history of social psychiatry can provide insights into current public health initiatives.

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Journal Article Matthew Smith, The First Resort. The History of Social Psychiatry in the United States Get access Matthew Smith, The First Resort. The History of Social Psychiatry in the United States, New York, NY: Columbia University Press, 2023. Pp. xii + 410. 30. Pbk. ISBN 978-0-2312-0393-7. Nicolas Henckes Nicolas Henckes Centre de Recherche Médecine, Sciences, Santé, Santé Mentale et Société (CERMES3), France email protected Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Social History of Medicine, hkaf075, https: //doi. org/10. 1093/shm/hkaf075 Published: 02 September 2025

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