Alternatives to the medical model

In his key research, Szasz (2011) rejects the medical model of mental health and instead argues that mental illness is a ‘metaphor’.

Explain what Szasz means by describing mental illness as a ‘metaphor’.

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In his key research, Szasz (2011) rejects the medical model of mental health and instead argues that mental illness is a ‘metaphor’.

Explain what Szasz means by describing mental illness as a ‘metaphor’.

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Alternatives to the medical model Questions