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1University of Heidelberg, Germany. Maria.Syska@med.uni-heidelberg.de
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
|March 25, 2004
Summary
This series features psychiatrists selecting influential books that shaped their careers and clinical practice. It highlights the value of curated reading for professional development in psychiatry.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- A new series invites distinguished psychiatrists to share influential books.
- This initiative is inspired by a previous '10 books' series in the British Journal of Psychiatry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To launch a new column featuring psychiatrists' selected readings.
- To explore the impact of specific books on psychiatric thought and practice.
Main Methods:
- Distinguished psychiatrists are invited to contribute.
- Contributors select 12 books valuable to their professional development.
Main Results:
- The first essay features Helm Stierlin, a German psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and family therapist.
- Stierlin's contribution includes psychiatric history and insights into adapting to new knowledge.
Conclusions:
- The series aims to inspire readers through the reflections of eminent psychiatrists.
- The editor welcomes reader suggestions for future contributors.