From Psychiatry to Technology: A Diverse Reading List for Curious Minds
Do you want to expand your horizon with books from different disciplines? Look no further. I’m sharing my reading journey with recommendations from an eclectic mix of books.
This month, my reading list covered a wide array of books on topics ranging from psychiatry and technology to neuroscience and nutrition. These reads do not only provide knowledge, but also offered insights that transcend their fields. Without further ado, here is this months selection:
Jules Montague: The Imaginary Patient
“The Imaginary Patient: How Diagnosis Gets Us Wrong” delves into the complex interplay of colonialism, politics, societal biases, and pharmaceutical interests in shaping diagnostic practices. Montague presents a multi-faceted view, recounting the experiences of parents seeking validation for their children’s conditions, individuals marginalised by society due to their physical states, and families of young black men who posthumously receive diagnoses that could vindicate their killers. Through these emotionally charged stories, she scrutinises the fraught landscape of medical diagnosis while probing potential avenues for reform.