David Smail (psychologist)
David Smail (psychologist)
David Smail (pronounced /ˈdeɪvɪd ˈsmeɪl/) was a distinguished British clinical psychologist known for his contributions to the field of psychotherapy and critical psychology.
Etymology
The name David is of Hebrew origin, meaning "beloved". Smail is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Old English 'smael', meaning 'small' or 'thin'.
Career
David Smail spent most of his career in the NHS in Nottingham. He was appointed as a consultant clinical psychologist in 1979 and retired in 2000. He was also a visiting professor at the University of Nottingham from 1990 to 2000.
Contributions to Psychology
Smail is known for his critical stance towards mainstream psychology and psychiatry. He argued that mental distress is largely a result of social, economic, and political factors, rather than individual pathology. This perspective is known as the Social Materialist approach to psychology.
Publications
Smail authored several influential books, including "The Origins of Unhappiness" and "How to Survive Without Psychotherapy". His works have been widely recognized for their critical examination of the psychological profession and its practices.
Related Terms
- Clinical psychology
- Psychotherapy
- Critical psychology
- Social Materialist
- National Health Service
- University of Nottingham
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on David Smail (psychologist)
- Wikipedia's article - David Smail (psychologist)
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