Great Reads about Mental Illness and Health

Resources listed in "Ben Behind His Voices" - and more since the book was published last fall.
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i am not sick, i don't need help
I am not Sick, I don't Need Help!
This is one of recommended resources in my book Ben Behind His Voices. Want to understand why your relative "denies" his illness? Combines science (it's called anosognosia) and personal Experience (author's brother had schizophrenia)
– identical twins each write the story from unique points of view: the “well” twin who is now a psychiatrist, and the “ill” twin who is an award-winning poet and describes periods of psychosis in remarkable detail; Mental Health Books, Ship Of Fools, Mental Health Month, Dancing On The Edge, Good Books To Read, Memoir Writing, Freshman Year College, Frederick Douglass, Harvard Medical School
Divided Minds: Twin Sisters and Their Journey Through S…
– identical twins each write the story from unique points of view: the “well” twin who is now a psychiatrist, and the “ill” twin who is an award-winning poet and describes periods of psychosis in remarkable detail;
Defying Mental Illness brings the techniques of mental illness recovery to general audiences. A strengths-based planning approach that makes mental health disorders and treatment understandable. Non Profit Ideas, Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health Facts, Travel Architecture, Parenting Techniques, Mental Health Crisis, Positive Things, Community Outreach
Defying Mental Illness brings the techniques of mental illness recovery to general audiences. A strengths-based planning approach that makes mental health disorders and treatment understandable.
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One reviewer called this "A memoir that reads like a riveting novel." Publishers Weekly calls it a "must-read" - in hardcover or (must-listen) audiobook versions.
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Crazy: A Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness - Pete Earley
Earley looks at his son’s schizophrenia, and the system of mental health care in the United States, through the eyes of an investigative reporter. Prepare to be shocked.
Terrific Practical Advice Book About Love, End The Stigma, Mental Health Disorders, Health Info, Coping Skills, Caregiver, Social Work, Mental Health Awareness
Terrific Practical Advice
Guilt, Blame Linger in Many Families of Those With Schizophrenia Child Behavior Problems, Alcoholic Parents, Emotional Damage, Alcohol Use Disorder, Counseling Kids, Mental Health Resources, Behavior Problems, Foster Care, Toxic Relationships
Guilt, Blame Linger in Many Families of Those With Schizophrenia
Guilt, Blame Linger in Many Families of Those With Schizophrenia
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Childhood Onset Schizophrenia. First, You have to believe it's real - then you have to convince others, and you need to find help. Not easy
everything you ever wanted to know about schizophrenia – and some things you never knew you needed to know – but didn’t know where to ask; Books Study, A Beautiful Mind, Peaceful Mind, Integrative Health, Man Child
everything you ever wanted to know about schizophrenia – and some things you never knew you needed to know – but didn’t know where to ask;
the day the voice stopped by ken steele
Steele’s insider view of schizophrenia, truthfully told; includes his pain about his family’s rejection of him, and helped me to vow to never abandon Ben.
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the book how to live with a mentally ill person
exactly what the subtitle says it is; full of practical suggestions, from how to recognize symptoms to what to do plan for your relative’s future; very empowering and positive in tone, while extremely realistic
the movie poster for my sister's keeper, featuring two people in front of trees
the sibling point of view from the author’s own experience.
Useful and realistic information to go with the catchy title.The authors also write a Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid blog , and I highly recommend that as well. I could have used this book when Ben was going through frightening changes that shook my parenting confidence to the core. Children With Special Needs, Special Kids, Emergency Room, Raising Kids, Special Needs, Great Books, Special Education, Massachusetts, Book Worth Reading
Home - Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid
Useful and realistic information to go with the catchy title.The authors also write a Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid blog , and I highly recommend that as well. I could have used this book when Ben was going through frightening changes that shook my parenting confidence to the core.