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Move Over Manic Depression

Author : A. Brocklesby
Publisher : Chipmunkapublishing ltd
ISBN 13 : 1904697143
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Move Over Manic Depression written by A. Brocklesby and published by Chipmunkapublishing ltd. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By Anne Brocklesby ISBN: 9781847471017 Published: 2007 Pages: 165 Key Themes: manic depression, bi-polar disorder, medication, empowerment Description A sincere and moving autobiography about a mother of two whose life is turned upside down by post natal depression and bi-polar. Anne suffered severe side effects from taking prozac but fought back through CBT, studying, poetry and writing about her condition. Anne's personal transformation from sufferer to empowered and confident woman gives new hope to fellow sufferers. Anne's bravery is an example to us all, this book is an inspiration to sufferers, carers and professionals alike. About the Author Anne Brocklesby was born in 1951 in Epsom, Surrey. She was educated in Wimbledon and Scotland before studying social sciences at Edinburgh University. She has now returned to live in Wimbledon where she has worked for many years in the voluntary sector. She is involved in the Make Poverty History campaign and takes an active interest in mental health issues, trying to promote a more positive image and challenging discrimination and stigma. Book Extract "I think I developed a separation anxiety at a very early age, and had the enduring feeling that in fact I was an orphan. My mother told me that I was sent for 3 weeks to my aunt and uncle's house, with two of their children, to spend time being looked after by them when my mother was giving birth to my sister Kay, her second child. Of course I do not remember any of this, but I am conscious of a feeling of separation, which I can only trace to this time. My mother said that when I returned, I looked like a neglected orphan, because my hair seemed a tangled mass, as though it had not been brushed or combed.

Chemotherapy in Psychiatry

Author : Ross J. Baldessarini
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461437091
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)

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Book Synopsis Chemotherapy in Psychiatry by : Ross J. Baldessarini

Download or read book Chemotherapy in Psychiatry written by Ross J. Baldessarini and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-09-28 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use of psychotropic drugs has come to dominate clinical practice in psychiatry worldwide—perhaps owing largely to perceived simplicity, ease of use, and apparent efficiency, as well as apparent cost-effectiveness of such treatments. Nevertheless, medicinal treatments for patients with psychiatric disorders are but one component of comprehensive clinical care of complex human problems. Extensively updated since its second edition in 1985, Chemotherapy in Psychiatry, Third Edition, again addresses basic aspects of modern psychopharmacology and clinical applications of drugs used in the treatment of major psychiatric disorders, with major emphasis on psychotic, bipolar, and depressive disorders. The presentation covers descriptions of the main classes of psychotropic drugs, selected information concerning their known action mechanisms and metabolic disposition, and their clinical applications for acute illnesses and to prevent recurrences and long-term morbidity. Also covered are limitations and adverse effects of each type of agent, with emphasis on the fact that all psychotropic medicines have adverse effects that range from annoying to potentially lethal. Chemotherapy in Psychiatry, Third Edition, outlines the need to balance benefits and risks at the level of individual persons. Authoritative, and an important contribution to the literature, Chemotherapy in Psychiatry, Third Edition is an invaluable resource for physicians, scientists, trainees, and policymakers.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)

Author : American Psychiatric Association
Publisher : American Psychiatric Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781955245180
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (451 download)

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Download or read book Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) written by American Psychiatric Association and published by American Psychiatric Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-24 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Moving on from Depression

Author : Anne Brocklesby
Publisher : Chipmunkapublishing ltd
ISBN 13 : 184747148X
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (474 download)

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Book Synopsis Moving on from Depression by : Anne Brocklesby

Download or read book Moving on from Depression written by Anne Brocklesby and published by Chipmunkapublishing ltd. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description'Move Over Manic Depression - Here I Am' is Anne's sincere and moving autobiography about a mother of two whose life is turned upside down by post natal depression and bi-polar. This, the sequel, charts Anne's life as she moves away from depression and explains how she has made her recovery. This authorative and readable book provides help and support to people who are experiencing what Anne has been through, it provides much practical instruction and great advice as Anne shares the benefit of her experiences. The fact that the author is a survivor of mental illness makes this book all the more important as a self-help aid for those suffering with mental ill-health. About the AuthorAnne Brocklesby was born in 1951 in Epsom, Surrey. She was educated in Wimbledon and Scotland before studying social sciences at Edinburgh University. She has now returned to live in Wimbledon where she has worked for many years in the voluntary sector. She is involved in the Make Poverty History campaign and takes an active interest in mental health issues, trying to promote a more positive image and challenging discrimination and stigma.

Social Cognition in Psychosis

Author : Kathryn Eve Lewandowski
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128153156
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Social Cognition in Psychosis written by Kathryn Eve Lewandowski and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-04-13 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Cognition in Psychosis combines current research on phenotypes, neurobiology, and existing evidence on the assessment and treatment of various forms of psychoses. The book presents various treatment options, including assessment approaches, tools and training methods that aid in the rehabilitation of patients with psychotic disorders. Social cognition is a set of psychological processes related to understanding, recognizing, processing and appropriately using social stimuli in one's environment. Individuals with psychotic disorders consistently exhibit impairments in social cognition. As a result, social cognition has been an important target for intervention, with recent efforts trying to enhance early recovery among individuals with psychotic disorders.

Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Bipolar Disorder (revision)

Author : American Psychiatric Association
Publisher : American Psychiatric Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780890423226
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (232 download)

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Book Synopsis Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Bipolar Disorder (revision) by : American Psychiatric Association

Download or read book Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Bipolar Disorder (revision) written by American Psychiatric Association and published by American Psychiatric Pub. This book was released on 2002 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book provides treatment recommendations for bipolar patients, a review of evidence about bipolar disorder, and states research needs

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Scripted Protocols

Author : Marilyn Luber, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826122388
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Scripted Protocols by : Marilyn Luber, PhD

Download or read book Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Scripted Protocols written by Marilyn Luber, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-05-18 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This excellent book contains many different scripts, applicable to a number of special populations. It takes a practical approach and walks therapists step-by-step through the EMDR therapeutic process. [Readers] will not be disappointed." Score: 93, 4 stars --Doody's Praise from a practicing EMDR therapist and user of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Scripted Protocols: "Kudos to...everyone who contributed to this important volume....[It] is an indispensable resource. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" --Andrea B. Goldberg, LCSW EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist EMDRIA Consultant-in-training Bloomfield and Newark, NJ This book serves as a one-stop resource where therapists can access a wide range of word-for-word scripted protocols for EMDR practice, including the past, present, and future templates. These scripts are conveniently outlined in an easy-to-use, manual style template for therapists, allowing them to have a reliable, consistent form and procedure when using EMDR with clients. The book contains an entire section on the development of resources and on clinician self-care. There is a self-awareness questionnaire to assist clinicians in identifying potential problems that often arise in treatment, allowing for strategies to deal with them. Also included are helpful past memory, current triggers and future template worksheet scripts. Key topics include: Client history taking that will inform the treatment process of patients Resource development to help clients identify and target their problems to regain control when issues appear overwhelming Scripts for the 6 basic EMDR Protocols for traumatic events, current anxieties and behaviors, recent traumatic events, phobias, excessive grief, and illness and somatic disorders Early intervention procedures for man-made and natural catastrophes EMDR and early interventions for groups, including work with children, adolescents, and adults Written workbook format for individual or group EMDR EMDR to enhance performance and positive emotion

The Social Determinants of Mental Health

Author : Michael T. Compton
Publisher : American Psychiatric Pub
ISBN 13 : 1585625175
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (856 download)

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Download or read book The Social Determinants of Mental Health written by Michael T. Compton and published by American Psychiatric Pub. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Social Determinants of Mental Health aims to fill the gap that exists in the psychiatric, scholarly, and policy-related literature on the social determinants of mental health: those factors stemming from where we learn, play, live, work, and age that impact our overall mental health and well-being. The editors and an impressive roster of chapter authors from diverse scholarly backgrounds provide detailed information on topics such as discrimination and social exclusion; adverse early life experiences; poor education; unemployment, underemployment, and job insecurity; income inequality, poverty, and neighborhood deprivation; food insecurity; poor housing quality and housing instability; adverse features of the built environment; and poor access to mental health care. This thought-provoking book offers many beneficial features for clinicians and public health professionals: Clinical vignettes are included, designed to make the content accessible to readers who are primarily clinicians and also to demonstrate the practical, individual-level applicability of the subject matter for those who typically work at the public health, population, and/or policy level. Policy implications are discussed throughout, designed to make the content accessible to readers who work primarily at the public health or population level and also to demonstrate the policy relevance of the subject matter for those who typically work at the clinical level. All chapters include five to six key points that focus on the most important content, helping to both prepare the reader with a brief overview of the chapter's main points and reinforce the "take-away" messages afterward. In addition to the main body of the book, which focuses on selected individual social determinants of mental health, the volume includes an in-depth overview that summarizes the editors' and their colleagues' conceptualization, as well as a final chapter coauthored by Dr. David Satcher, 16th Surgeon General of the United States, that serves as a "Call to Action," offering specific actions that can be taken by both clinicians and policymakers to address the social determinants of mental health. The editors have succeeded in the difficult task of balancing the individual/clinical/patient perspective and the population/public health/community point of view, while underscoring the need for both groups to work in a unified way to address the inequities in twenty-first century America. The Social Determinants of Mental Health gives readers the tools to understand and act to improve mental health and reduce risk for mental illnesses for individuals and communities. Students preparing for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) will also benefit from this book, as the MCAT in 2015 will test applicants' knowledge of social determinants of health. The social determinants of mental health are not distinct from the social determinants of physical health, although they deserve special emphasis given the prevalence and burden of poor mental health.

What Goes Up--surviving the Manic Episode of a Loved One

Author : Judy Eron
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781569802854
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book What Goes Up--surviving the Manic Episode of a Loved One written by Judy Eron and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1987, Judy Eron married a brilliant man. Her husband, Jim, was bipolar but remained stable until a vacation the couple took in June 1996, when he forgot to bring his prescribed lithium and quickly launched into a year-long manic phase. His mania culminated, inevitably, in severe depression that led to his suicide in October 1997. During those confusing and frightening months, Jim became a stranger to Judy. Even she, a mental health counselor, and he, a psychologist, could not prevent Jim's downward spiral, although as she now knows, there were many "wrong" choices that Judy could have avoided making. During Jim's prolonged manic phase, Judy was unable to find any literature focused on the manic element of bipolar disorder. After his death, she set out to write the kind of book she had sought. What Goes Up... is more than just Judy's story of loving and living with someone in the manic phase. Drawing on her experience as a mental health counselor, Eron offers advice and coping strategies for readers with loved ones or friends who also suffer from this illness. She provides advice on what they should expect from someone in the midst of a manic episode, how to engage with that person, how to get help for that person, and how to maintain their own sanity and strength in the face of such unpredictable and intense behavior. Book jacket.

Living with Bipolar Disorder

Author : Michael W. Otto
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199843740
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book Living with Bipolar Disorder written by Michael W. Otto and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-03-30 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living with Bipolar Disorder is designed to help patients and their families develop the skills they need to be good consumers of treatment and to become expert partners in the management of this challenging disorder. Drawing on research documenting the strength of combining drug treatments with behavioral interventions for fighting bipolar disorder, the authors of this book take a skill-based, family-and-friends approach to managing the ups and downs commonly experienced with bipolar disorder. Readers will learn how to better recognize mood shifts before they happen, minimize their impact, and move on with their lives. Family members will learn how to recognize potential problems, provide encouragement, practice new coping skills, and understand what a loved one is going through. Living with Bipolar Disorder provides worksheets and forms to help readers reinforce skills and practices learned in therapy, as well as useful information about the details of living with bipolar disorder, advice on the best ways to avoid relapses, and strategies for anticipating problems. In this new edition, the authors have expanded the text to reflect the newest advances in research on the management of bipolar disorder, adding the latest in drug information, advice on selecting a therapist, a discussion of the challenges of transitioning from adolescence to adulthood with bipolar, managing stress, improving relationship and communication skills both with the family and with one's clinician, and more. Living with Bipolar Disorder offers a wealth of effective strategies to reduce the likelihood of episodes of depression or mania and maximize the enjoyment of life.

Skywriting

Author : Jane Pauley
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1588364283
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)

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Download or read book Skywriting written by Jane Pauley and published by Random House. This book was released on 2004-08-24 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Truth arrives in microscopic increments, and when enough has accumulated–in a moment of recognition, you just know. You know because the truth fits. I was the only member of my family to lack the gene for numbers, but I do need things to add up. Approaching midlife, I became aware of a darkening feeling–was it something heavy on my heart, or was something missing? Grateful as I am for the opportunities I’ve had, and especially for the people who came into my life as a result, I couldn’t ignore this feeling. I had the impulse to begin a conversation with myself, through writing, as if to see if my fingers could get to the bottom of it. It was a Saturday morning eight or ten years ago when I began following this impulse to find the answers to unformed questions. Skywriting is what I call my personal process of discovery.” And so begins this beautiful and surprising memoir, in which beloved broadcast journalist Jane Pauley tells a remarkable story of self-discovery and an extraordinary life, from her childhood in the American heartland to her three decades in television. Encompassing her beginnings at the local Indianapolis station and her bright debut–at age twenty-five on NBC’s Today and later on Dateline–Pauley forthrightly delves into the ups and downs of a fantastic career. But there is much more to Jane Pauley than just the famous face on TVs. In this memoir, she reveals herself to be a brilliant woman with singular insights. She explores her roots growing up in Indiana and discusses the resiliency of the American family, and addresses with humor and depth a subject very close to her heart: discovering yourself and redefining your strengths at midlife. Striking, moving, candid, and unique, Skywriting explores firsthand the difficulty and the rewards of self-reinvention.

Living With Someone Who's Living With Bipolar Disorder

Author : Chelsea Lowe
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470475668
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Living With Someone Who's Living With Bipolar Disorder written by Chelsea Lowe and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-01-26 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential resource for anyone who has a close relationship with a person who is bipolar This book provides a much-needed resource for family and friends of the more than 5 million American adults suffering from bipolar disorder. From psychotic behavior that requires medication to milder mood swings with disturbing ups and down, this book offers a warm and often humorous user-friend guide for coping with bipolar loved ones, colleagues, and friends. The book includes Guidance for identifying bipolar disorder symptoms and how to get the diagnosis confirmed Strategies for dealing with rants, attacks, blame, depression, mania and other behaviors Crucial information on medication and its effectiveness and potential side-effects Techniques for dealing with attempts to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol How many people with bipolar disorders can care for themselves, get help, feel supported and go on with their own lives This important book contains real-life illustrative examples and a wealth of helpful strategies and coping mechanisms that can be put into action immediately.

Healing Depression & Bipolar Disorder Without Drugs

Author : Gracelyn Guyol
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0802718299
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book Healing Depression & Bipolar Disorder Without Drugs written by Gracelyn Guyol and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Gracelyn Guyol was diagnosed in 1993 with a mild form of bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, she was prescribed a commonly used antidepressant. Soon she developed breast cysts and benign tumors, a possible side effect of the antidepressant. She went off the drug and within two months, her tumors disappeared. Under the care of a naturopath, Guyol embarked on a quest to educate herself about the underlying genetic, hormonal, and other causes of depression and bipolar disorder. She investigated many natural therapies-including diet, vitamins, herbal treatments, and energy healing-before finding the solutions that have kept her free of depression and bipolar symptoms since 2002. Healing Depression & Bipolar Disorder Without Drugs features Gracelyn Guyol's own story and those of thirteen other people around the country who have cured their depression and bipolar disorder using only natural therapies. In-depth research and the expertise of alternative health-care professionals are included in this landmark guide for patients and caregivers seeking responsible, safe alternatives to psychiatric drugs.

Daddy Issues

Author : Carrie Cantwell
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (715 download)

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Download or read book Daddy Issues written by Carrie Cantwell and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-09-05 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carrie Cantwell grew up with an unstable father who suffered from manic depression. His emotional absence left her wounded and yearning for his affection. To make matters worse, she struggled with unexplainable mood swings of her own. As a child, she was hyperactive and attention-seeking. By her twenties she was engaging in reckless behavior to quiet her inner demons. When Carrie was 24, her father died by suicide, and she was hit with her first major depressive episode. When she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, her heart sank. It felt like a death sentence. At age 38 and in a failing, abusive marriage, she tried to end her own life. Once discharged from an inpatient institution, she promised herself she'd never go back. Carrie made the same mistake her father had, but she'd gotten a second chance at life. She vowed not to squander it. She began a long journey of recovery by finally coming to terms with her daddy issues and the severity of her own mental illness. Carrie exposes a runaway roller coaster of emotions through brutally honest, raw recounting of soaring highs and crushing lows. Through powerful scenes of self-destruction and recovery, she invites readers into her turbulent and fragile inner world. Daddy Issues: A Memoir is a story of forgiveness and absolution, about how mental illness tore apart a father and daughter but was ultimately the very thing that brought them together.

Bipolar and Pregnant

Author : Kristin K. Finn
Publisher : Health Communications, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0757306837
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (573 download)

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Download or read book Bipolar and Pregnant written by Kristin K. Finn and published by Health Communications, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-08-15 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to tackle one of the leading concerns of women with manic depression and related disorders You have bipolar disorder and want to start a family. There is so much to know and manage when thinking about becoming pregnant and having an optimal pregnancy and postpartum period. What are the risks? Can I go off my meds? How will my partner react? Will my child also become bipolar? How do I navigate through the often confusing and ever-changing research on mental disorders and pregnancy? Kristin K. Finn was diagnosed with manic depression as a teenager. Upon deciding to become pregnant, she and her husband also had questions, concerns, and fears. Recognizing that there was no go-to guide that helps women with manic depression navigate pre-natal, pregnancy, and postpartum issues, Finn collaborated with geneticists, obstetricians, psychologists, and psychiatrists to bring you this ultimate support-group-in-a-book and pregnancy resource. In Bipolar and Pregnant, Finn shares her insights and techniques that she developed through two pregnancies, as well as the advice of her esteemed team of experts. In addition, Bipolar and Pregnant: Provides information on medical aspects of pregnancy and gives advice on minimizing the risks of psychiatric flare-ups, avoiding episodes, monitoring behavior, and preparing to go off mediation as pregnancy looms. Discusses medical aspects of pregnancy, preparing for pregnancy, and optimizing the chances of getting pregnant Provides the latest research on medications used to treat bipolar disorder and their effect on developing babies. You and your entire support team will be armed with the knowledge necessary to help you optimize your pregnancy, subside anxiety, and feel confident that you are doing the very best for you and your new family.

Our Seven Senses

Author : Anne Brocklesby
Publisher : Chipmunkapublishing ltd
ISBN 13 : 1849913757
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (499 download)

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Download or read book Our Seven Senses written by Anne Brocklesby and published by Chipmunkapublishing ltd. This book was released on with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Let's Hang on to Mental Health

Author : Anne Brocklesby
Publisher : Chipmunkapublishing ltd
ISBN 13 : 1904697798
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Let's Hang on to Mental Health written by Anne Brocklesby and published by Chipmunkapublishing ltd. This book was released on 2011-06-14 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""Anne Brocklesby bravely uses her own experience of the reality of being mentally ill to promote strategies for mental wellbeing. This book has a strong yet simple message - look after your mental health"" - Jason Edgington, Director of Wandsworth Care AllianceISBN: 978-1-904697-79-4Published: 2005Pages: Key Themes: mental health services, empowerment, manic depression, bi-polar disorder, recovery DescriptionI have put a great deal of my own experiences into this book, which I hope will be helpful to professionals and others who do not know much about mental health problems. It can also be helpful for those who have experienced mental distress, in the same way that I have, to know that they are not alone. I would like to dedicate this book to those people in the professional and voluntary sectors who work for and with people with mental health difficulties. Together, I know we can make a difference. Mental health promotion and prevention of mental distress is the way forward.Anne Brocklesby About the AuthorAnne Brocklesby was born in 1951 in Epsom, Surrey. She was educated in Wimbledon and Scotland before studying social sciences at Edinburgh University. She has now returned to live in Wimbledon where she has worked for many years in the voluntary sector. She is involved in the Make Poverty History campaign and takes an active interest in mental health issues, trying to promote a more positive image and challenging discrimination and stigma.