Richard Bentall

Richard Bentall is a British psychologist and researcher known for challenging traditional views of mental illness. He believes conditions like schizophrenia and depression are influenced by complex social, psychological, and biological factors, rather than solely by biological imbalances. Bentall emphasizes the importance of understanding individual experiences and environmental contexts, advocating for more compassionate and holistic approaches to mental health treatment. His work has helped shift perspectives from purely biological explanations to broader, more nuanced understandings of mental illness.