Mental

Discover a transformative journey with 'Mental', the essential guide to understanding mental health. This trade paperback, published by Black Inc in 2021, features insights from Dr. Steve Ellen, a seasoned psychiatrist, and Catherine Deveny, a well-known comedian. Together, they challenge the stigma surrounding mental illness and offer practical strategies for recovery. With 352 pages of engaging content, 'Mental' explains mental illness in a relatable manner, covering topics from anxiety and depression to schizophrenia and substance abuse. This updated edition also addresses the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic with a new chapter dedicated to emerging therapies and coping mechanisms. Ideal for individuals navigating their own mental health journey or those supporting a loved one, 'Mental' equips readers with effective techniques and empowering knowledge. Enhance your understanding of diagnoses, treatment options, and the importance of seeking help. Invest in your mental wellbeing today with 'Mental' – your comprehensive resource for resilience and recovery in mental health.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760643294
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 352


Description:
Mental illness is too often portrayed with a sense of despair, as if it's a life sentence. Nothing could be further from the truth. Virtually everyone improves with help, and most of the help is relatively easy to access.

How do we define mental illness? What does a diagnosis mean? What should you ask your doctor before you begin treatment? Are there alternatives to medication? What does the research show actually works?

Practitioner and professor of psychiatry Dr Steve Ellen and popular comedian Catherine Deveny combine forces to demystify the world of mental health. Sharing their personal experiences of mental illness and an insider perspective on psychiatry, they unpack the current knowledge about conditions and treatments. Punctuated with anecdotes and real-life stories, Mental covers everything from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia, personality disorders and substance abuse.

This updated edition includes a new chapter on coping with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as updates on new drugs and therapies.

Whether you have a mental illness or support someone who does, Mental offers clear practical help, empowering you with an arsenal of tips and techniques to help build your resilience.