This review discusses the book "Social Class and Mental Illness" by A. B. Hollingshead and F. C. Redlich, which examines the relationship between social class and mental illness in New Haven, Connecticut, during a six-month period in 1950. The study categorizes patients into social classes based on occupation, education, and home address, revealing significant disparities in the types of mental illnesses, treatments, and costs across different social classes. The book highlights that psychoanalysis is primarily available to those who can afford it, while electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for affective disorders is the only treatment with consistent success across all social classes. The authors also note cultural differences and financial barriers as reasons for the lack of access to analytical psychotherapy for lower social class patients. Despite its focus on a specific community, the book offers valuable insights for those interested in mental health and the broader implications for society.This review discusses the book "Social Class and Mental Illness" by A. B. Hollingshead and F. C. Redlich, which examines the relationship between social class and mental illness in New Haven, Connecticut, during a six-month period in 1950. The study categorizes patients into social classes based on occupation, education, and home address, revealing significant disparities in the types of mental illnesses, treatments, and costs across different social classes. The book highlights that psychoanalysis is primarily available to those who can afford it, while electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for affective disorders is the only treatment with consistent success across all social classes. The authors also note cultural differences and financial barriers as reasons for the lack of access to analytical psychotherapy for lower social class patients. Despite its focus on a specific community, the book offers valuable insights for those interested in mental health and the broader implications for society.