American Psychosis

Fifty years after President John F. Kennedy's historic speech on mental health, E. Fuller Torrey offers an inside look at the development and impact of the federal mental health program, drawing from his firsthand experience, research, and rare interviews. The audiobook explores the origins of deinstitutionalization, its connection to Kennedy's personal history, and the continuing challenges faced by mental health care today. By examining this critical period, Torrey highlights the importance of understanding the past to improve support for the most vulnerable populations.