Overview

This book presents personal stories that show how individuals, their friends, families and employers, have found ways to overcome difficulties and cope with the changes in their lives brought about by the onset of various psychiatric conditions. Those covered include: depression, anxiety, dementia, schizophrenia, alcohol or drug addictions and eating disorders. Contributions from the providers of mental health services show the ranges of support and treatment available, as well as how both users and providers are learning from each other to help improve services. This is the third joint publication by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and West London Health Promotion Agency.
  • Unique collection of experiences from a wide range of individuals.
  • Provides new insights into how individuals live with and survive mental health problems.
  • Contributions from both users of mental health services and professionals in the field.
  • Covers six major psychiatric conditions.
  • Signposts to helplines and self-help organisations.
  • Focuses on success stories and what helps people to help themselves.
ISBN-13

9781901242881

ISBN-10

1901242889

Weight

0.76 Pounds

Dimensions

8.27 x 0.39 x 8.27 In

List Price

$20.00

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Pages

160 pages

Publisher

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Published On

2002-01-01


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