The Laingian School

The Laingian School, based on the ideas of psychiatrist R.D. Laing, views mental health issues as understandable responses to difficult life experiences and social environments. Instead of seeing conditions like schizophrenia as purely biological or individual faults, it emphasizes understanding a person's subjective experience and the importance of social and relational factors. The approach encourages empathy, dialogue, and exploring the person's personal story to promote healing, often challenging traditional psychiatric practices and advocating for more humane and person-centered treatment methods.