Wed.Apr 24, 2024

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Context and Care vs. Isolate and Control: An Interview on the Dilemmas of Global Mental Heath with Arthur Kleinman

Mad in America

A rthur Kleinman is a towering figure in psychiatry and medical anthropology. He has made substantial contributions to both fields over his illustrious career spanning more than five decades. As a Professor of Medical Anthropology at Harvard University’s Department of Global Health and Social Medicine and a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Kleinman has profoundly influenced how medical professionals understand the interplay between culture, illness, and healing.