Joanna Moncrieff is a British psychiatrist and academic, serving as a Professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London. She is recognized as a leading figure in the Critical Psychiatry Network, which advocates for a re-evaluation of psychiatric practices and the understanding of mental health disorders.
Moncrieff's contributions to the field include her influential books, such as 'The Myth of the Chemical Cure' and 'The Bitterest Pills,' which are considered central texts in the critical psychiatry movement. Her work challenges conventional views on psychiatric medication and emphasizes the importance of understanding the social and political contexts of mental health.
