Harry Yi-Jui Wu

About the Author

Harry Yi-Jui Wu is a distinguished historian and scholar specializing in the intersections of culture, psychiatry, and global health. With a keen eye for the socio-political dimensions of mental health, Wu explores how international organizations shaped understandings of psychological disorders in the post-World War II era. His groundbreaking research draws on archival sources to illuminate the human stories behind institutional policies, challenging conventional narratives of progress in mental health care. As an associate professor at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Wu's work bridges Eastern and Western perspectives, advocating for a more inclusive approach to global psychiatric history. Through his incisive analysis, he reveals the profound impacts of colonialism, migration, and bureaucracy on the lives of millions affected by mental illness.