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Alternative approaches to psychosis : qualitative interviews of practitioner opinions and observations

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  • The present essay discusses themes of dehumanization and reliance on a biomedical model of care within U.S. psychiatric systems in treating individuals diagnosed with psychosis. This model is contrasted with alternative treatment approaches that are person-centered rather than disease-centered. These include Open Dialogue, Soteria, and Hearing Voices Movement. In the present study, a qualitative analysis was conducted among professionals who possess extensive experience with individuals diagnosed as psychotic. They were interviewed using a semi-structured approach to gather their views on treatment methods for altered mental states, the utilization of antipsychotic medications, their experiences in working with individuals with psychosis, and their personal encounters with mental health. It was found that there are polarizing variances among practitioners’ opinions in regard to beliefs about medication, the biomedical treatment model, causes of psychotic experiences, and language and terminology impacts. This dichotomy of responses reflects the conflicting viewpoints within the broader mental health treatment system.
  • Keywords: psychosis, open dialogue, soteria, hearing voices, practitioner opinions, polarity in mental health treatment approaches
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