We've escaped this primordial muck of attribution, learning that mental illnesses are biological disorders, complete with chemical and structural abnormalities in the brain, and with risk factors ranging from genes, hormones and fetal life to socioeconomic status. "It used to be obvious what caused mental illness-depravity, a rotten soul, being in cahoots with the Devil. "An impressive array of technical research is presented in a readable style in Infectious Madness.".
"A fascinating exploration of how common infections can affect mental illness." Infectious Madness will inspire healthy debate and.bold new strategies for prevention and treatment."- Priscilla Gilman, More Magazine "Terrifying and comforting in equal measure. Packed with cutting-edge research and tantalizing mysteries, Infectious Madness is rich in science, characters, and practical advice on how to protect yourself and your children from exposure to infectious threats that could sabotage your mental and physical health. In Infectious Madness, Washington presents the new germ theory, which posits not only that many instances of Alzheimer’s, OCD, and schizophrenia are caused by viruses, prions, and bacteria, but also that with antibiotics, vaccinations, and other strategies, these cases can be easily prevented or treated. Is it possible to catch autism or OCD the same way we catch the flu? Can a child’s contact with cat litter lead to schizophrenia? In her eye-opening new book, National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author Harriet Washington reveals that we can in fact “catch” mental illness. A groundbreaking look at the connection between germs and mental illness, and how we can protect ourselves.
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