Coping with / advice about mental health issues or topics Books

Book SynopsisMatch Fit takes an in-depth look at mental health in football, from the Premier League down to five-a-side, in the hope of destigmatising this much-neglected topic, with candid contributions from the likes of Chris Kirkland, Paul Lambert and Marcus Bent. Subjects such as the issues facing footballers after retirement and the rise of social media are placed under the microscope, and we discover how being a football fan can benefit your mental health. Seasoned pros discuss the challenges they’ve faced in football, speaking openly about personal experiences most of us wouldn’t associate with the glamour of the beautiful game. From a grassroots perspective, there are uplifting stories of how people have learnt to manage their mental health, with football as a key tool to help them get through their day-to-day lives. If the interviewees – involved in a sport that has traditionally lauded masculinity and the absence of so-called weakness – can open up about their mental health, then so can anyone.

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Book SynopsisLiturgical and practical resources from Iona Community members, friends and others designed to create more awareness and understanding about mental health. I have never known anyone who hasn't experienced a mental health problem at one time or another. So to me this book is simply about being human. There are worship resources for services on mental health here, but I think a lot of the resources could, should be used in any worship service. And I hope some of it the beautiful gutsy poems and powerful reflections is used well beyond church. Much of it comes from the edge anyway 'From the IntroductionRedeeming Our Cracks is a book about seeing beauty in brokenness and strength in vulnerability.You come,walking amongthe brittle fragmentsof our broken lives,gathering up every sharp shard,to fashiona new and beautifulmosaic. Sandra Sears, from Redeeming Our Cracks

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Book Synopsis"I was driven by the belief that if I wanted to go somewhere I'd need to be something other than Black."LaTonya Summers was only six years old the first time she unconsciously tried to be "more white". Recollecting experiences from her childhood in foster care through to her life today as an Assistant Professor and mother, LaTonya examines how her perception of self was affected by internalized racism and led her to adopt white norms - influencing everything from her music and clothing choices to her speech and values. Join LaTonya in her journey of realization - how all those years assimilating, stretching and pressing for whiteness harmed her, and how, in a world that sees her as Black, it's about time she did too. Discover how LaTonya has truly "made it" by embracing and endorsing the Afrocentric norms and values that have sustained her and her family better than any white picket fence ever could.Trade ReviewWho am I? Dr. LaTonya Summers' book, Black Again, is a searing and moving memoir that walks us through the panoply of ancestors and her personal life experiences gloriously, painfully, and resiliently forged her into who she is today. Her powerful and eloquent insights take the reader on an ongoing journey that adds to understanding self in multiple and often conflicting societal and family contexts. It is a must read. -- Dr. Rhonda Bryant, National Board for Certified Counselors"Black Again" is a significant contribution to the literature on racial identity. It serves as an indispensable resource for individuals seeking to understand better their racial identity, as well as for educators, counselors, and anyone committed to fostering a more inclusive and empathetic society. This book is compelling, inviting readers to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and heightened racial consciousness. -- NetGalley reviewerBeing one generation removed from the civil rights movement and growing up in the same era as LaTonya, I resonated with the book "Black Again." From her traumatic upbringing, the neighborhood of family, the desire to escape the harshness of realities, to believing that "whiteness" could deliver a route to freedom, she brings home the fact that life's circumstances can contort our views...She gives us a peek of her thoughts and lenses starting at age 4 till the present day. Her desire to "be free" in life over time became her "entrapment" of escapism. We all desire to be free. The revelation LaTonya reveals, by allowing us to see behind the veil of her life, is the emancipation to be free to be authentically ourselves! Black and proud! -- NetGalley reviewerBlack Again is a deeply moving and thought-provoking exploration of Black identity development, framed through the lens of an individual who embarked on a transformative, life-long journey of self-discovery. The narrative is honest and vulnerable, as Summers describes the challenges of navigating a world that often tried to erase her Blackness. Anyone who has a desire to embark on their own journey of racial identity development or seek to understand the lived experience of another will find this book riveting, informative, heart breaking, and inspiring. What sets Black Again apart is Summers' willingness to confront her own journey with unflinching self-reflection, holding back none of the challenges and triumphs that shaped her. She explores both pivotal moments in her life when she felt disconnected from her Black identity, delving bravely into the reasons behind her detachment. Throughout the book, Summers' rediscovery of her Black identity is portrayed as a gradual and complex process. She seamlessly weaves in topics of power, privilege, religion, trauma, education, marriage, and parenting, each of which influenced and were impacted by her racial identity development. This emotional depth adds layers of authenticity to the narrative, making it profoundly relatable to readers from various backgrounds. "Black Again" is a poignant and illuminating must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of racial identity and the transformative power of self-discovery. The author's ability to navigate this complex terrain with honesty, empathy, and resilience is truly inspiring. This book is a testament to Summers own faith and power, the enduring nature of identity, and the strength it takes to reclaim one's roots. -- NetGalley ReviewerLaTonya Summers powerfully delivers a deep and insightful look into her own life while making us face some hard truths about ours. This introspective deep dive makes us all consider our own blackness. With such a poignant look at her story, it is revealed that we are more similar than different. After reading this book, it is evident that we all want the same thing....to be accepted for who we are. With such raw admissions, Summers gives us a detailed road map of how freeing letting go can be and how reclaiming what is ours ensures the world knows that being Black is indeed a beautiful thing. -- NetGalley ReviewerBecoming self-aware is an important part of counselling and psychotherapy training - however, until recently race and racism were rarely acknowledged. This accessible book can help everyone in the helping professions to become aware of how our socialisation can lead to (perhaps unwitting) complicity in ongoing racism. It is a welcome addition to the growing literature on decolonisation. -- Dr Els van Ooijen, Therapy Today

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Book SynopsisDo you ever struggle with self-confidence? Or find it difficult to speak about yourself kindly? Finding the self-esteem to navigate high-stress situations and achieve your goals can often feel like an impossible feat, but The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit is the perfect aid to change that.Written by a therapist with many years' experience supporting people to build their confidence, this book provides re-affirming, practical tools and creative exercises to encourage you in developing a healthy sense of self-esteem. With 25 different techniques based on CBT, positive psychology, mindfulness, and narrative therapy, find out which strategies work best for you in developing your resiliency and confidence and transform the way you view yourself.Trade ReviewReading The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit was like covering myself in a 'Kindness Blanket' (one of Risa Williams' many compassionate esteem-boosting strategies in this book). With her signature wisdom and her ability to distill neuroscience into the most powerful and accessible tools, Williams has created the handbook for anyone looking to boost their self-esteem. This is an important and much needed book that will empower individuals to feel better about themselves right now and I've already started implementing it with myself and my clients with tremendous results! Another fantastic book from Risa Williams! -- Dr Tamara Soles, psychologist, podcast host, and founder of The Secure Child Centre, MontrealThis book is such a lovely read. Risa Williams' third book adds even more original and creative tools to boost our confidence, achieve our goals, and help us appreciate who we truly are. If you are looking for new ways to feel more kindness toward yourself, read this book! -- Eden Byrne, licensed therapist and EMDR practitionerRisa Williams does an amazing job at breaking down the complexities of self-esteem. The tools she uses are clear and concise, with relatable examples that make it easy for anyone to connect with. As a psychotherapist myself, I was interested in the section entitled, "The Evidence Investigator", because people often accept their thinking as fact and fail to evaluate it to see if it is logical and rational based on the evidence they have. This book teaches people how to engage in the metacognitive process, or thinking about their own thinking, which is crucial to shaping our perceptions of ourselves. -- Stevon Lewis, licensed therapist, author, and host of How to Talk to High Achievers About Anything

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Book Synopsis"I can't do that until I've lost a bit of weight". "I need to slim down first". "When I'm thinner I'll..."What if you didn't feel held back by your body? This guide helps you to free yourself from harmful social attitudes about weight and to start living now.Break the Binds of Weight Stigma draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a positive, action-based form of therapy that works by accepting your natural emotions and using your own personal values to build a path to the life you want to live. Stories, worksheets, reflection questions, and guided exercises show you how to embrace yourself and fight back against the social structures that tie value to size. This is not a book about changing your body or losing weight. It's a guide to help you connect with the things that are important to you regardless of your weight. It's a step towards countering the harmful messages in society about our bodies. It's a movement. It's radical. It's freedom.Trade ReviewIf you are struggling with weight stigma and feel like you are trapped in forest of pain, self-judgment, and cultural bias, this book provides a roadmap to freedom. -- Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D. Originator of Acceptance and Commitment TherapyIf you've struggled with negative thoughts and feelings about your body (who hasn't?), Break the Binds of Weight Stigma gives you a roadmap to help you move forward to a place of acceptance and peace. With beautiful metaphors, personal stories, and loads of practical tools and reflection inquiries, Break the Binds of Weight Stigma will give you a clear way of unravelling where your negative thoughts come from and guidance on how to work through them in order to strengthen compassion and acceptance. This will give you a clear path forward to truly change the way you feel about yourself. -- Summer Innanen, Body Image Coach and host of podcast Eat The RulesThe shame we feel about our bodies can be a challenging topic to explore, yet it's as if this warm and thoughtful book holds you by the hand, easing you through a journey of gentle self-discovery. In each activity, Dr. Pegrum nudges you a little closer to self-acceptance; building clarity and holding you by the hand along a pathway in what could feel like an impenetrable forest of shame and struggle. Read this book to navigate your way toward a kinder, more generous, and more compassionate relationship with your body and yourself. -- Jennifer Kemp, Clinical Psychologist and author of The ACT Workbook for PerfectionismIf you've experienced weight stigma or self-criticism about body size, read this book! It will help you understand your history in new ways, feel less alone, be kinder toward yourself, and live the life you want, at any size. -- Debbie Sorensen, PhD, Psychologist, co-host of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, and author of ACT for Burnout and ACT Daily Journal

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Book SynopsisLittle Guy is a series of 25 images and poems that emerged over a period of two weeks, with a sense of urgency. Then, less than a month later, coronavirus appeared in the UK. We had to distance from each other; isolate, alone at home in a situation none of us has ever faced before. The rush to get Little Guy onto paper started to make sense. Many people battle with anxiety even in the best of circumstances; it is part of being a sensitive, fragile human being in a world that can be both frightening and full of wonder. Little Guy starts off anxious and depressed, before moving through hope and trust to a point where he is able to relate to the world and thrive again. Little Guy journeys with us. Emma Major is a mum, wife, friend, pioneer lay minister, blind wheelchair user and poet. She has recorded audio descriptions of every picture in the Little Guy book to ensure that everyone can access it.

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Book Synopsis"Does for PTSD what Slaughterhouse 5 did for survivor guilt.” – Robert Morace. Returning from active service in Afghanistan, Archie’s life has fallen apart. Suffering from severe PTSD, he’s lost his job and his family and now he’s on the streets – desperately trying to cope in a hostile, austerity-strapped world that doesn’t understand the horror of war and the devastating effect it has on the mind. Archie has a chance to rebuild his life with his new exercise class, ironically called ‘Slim for Jesus’, until a friend goes missing and Archie, being the ‘local nut job’, is the prime suspect. This unforgettable book offers an utterly convincing (and often frightening) take on contemporary life, from the dislocated viewpoint of someone whose life is unravelling. With a dazzling portrayal of a deeply troubled man, this novel gets to the true nub of a condition often talked about but rarely considered in any great depth.Trade Review“Unsentimental and unsparing, Last Tour does for PTSD what Slaughterhouse 5 did for survivor guilt.” * Robert Morace, Professor of English, Daemen College, Amherst, NY *"Her compassionate understanding for the condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder marks her out not just as an exceptional writer but also as a sympathetic observer of the human condition." * Trevor Royle, former Trustee of Combat Stress *Her depiction of PTSD avoids the clichés and embraces not only the complexity of the post-war experience, but also the absurdity of it all. * Rodge Glass *"One of the most engaging, powerful, original, heart-breaking books I've ever read." * Manda Scott *"Victoria Hendry brings us a novel for our time in which a yawning austerity culture threatens to swallow up even the brave. From front line to food bank, Archie Forbes leads us on a journey through the reality of Bedroom-tax Britain." * Dr Robin Hill, former editor of Life and Work magazine *

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Book Synopsis***As recommended by Josh Widdicombe on the PARENTING HELL podcast"It's staggeringly honest but also really funny - I laughed out loud several times. It felt like hearing from a friend. A book that will make a difference, I am sure of it" - Sarah Turner, author of The Unmumsy Mum"Her memoir is brave, honest and shows how friends, family and the NHS got her back from the brink." - The Sun"Something To Live For vividly, brilliantly depicts a descent into mental illness, and what it feels like. It's funny, brutally honest - but uplifting too, because it shows how, with the right treatment, she recovered." - The Telegraph____What readers are saying:***** "What a tremendous read. A big-hearted, painfully honest and utterly joyful story."****** "Cannot put this book down. A rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish but even in the darkest moments Laura manages to find an uplifting way to talk about them...An incredible read no matter what your circumstances are."***** "Such a moving and important read bringing light to a topic that is not spoken about enough. Laura writes so candidly and emotively...I have recommended this inspiring and brave account to so many people!"____Laura Canty is a new mum. She has a beautiful baby boy, Arthur, and a wonderful husband. She has new mum friends on the local WhatsApp group, and everyone in her life is supportive and happy for her. But Laura doesn't see it this way.In the weeks since her baby was born, like 1 in 5 women, Laura has developed Postnatal Depression. In fact, she has decided that the only way out of her current situation is for her to kill herself, or her baby...A moving and refreshingly honest memoir to finally lift the lid on PND and the mental health problems so many mums face. Full of truth and hope, Something to Live For is a special book about the little discussed realities of the illness - and how Laura overcame it.Trade ReviewIt's staggeringly honest but also really funny - I laughed out loud several times. It felt like hearing from a friend. A book that will make a difference, I am sure of it. * Sarah Turner, @TheUnmumsyMum *Her memoir is brave, honest and shows how friends, family and the NHS got her back from the brink. * The Sun *Something To Live For vividly, brilliantly depicts a descent into mental illness, and what it feels like. It's funny, brutally honest - but uplifting too, because it shows how, with the right treatment, she recovered. * The Telegraph *A very candid memoir... you are drawn into her story. * JUNO *

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Book SynopsisA ground-breaking guide that provides men with tools to improve their mental health and well-being. Masculinity requires a redesign. Men exhibit higher rates of suicide, lower rates of help-seeking, higher rates of substance use and abuse, and higher rates of anger and violence. How can this change? In Man Kind, counseling psychologist Zachary Gerdes, PhD, provides a framework for improving men's mental health and well-being while redefining what it means to be masculine. Rather than following a traditional view of masculinity focused on stoicism, patriarchy, and self-reliance, Gerdes provides his LIFT modela road map to help men foster collaboration, understand when and how to utilize resources, and build mental resilience and flexibility. In this empowering book, Gerdes: helps men understand their thoughts and behaviors from a psychological perspective provides steps to help men change behaviors that are detrimental to their health and relationships outlines a model for healthy Table of ContentsForeword by Ronald Levant, PhDIntroductionPart I: LeverageChapter 1. The Lay of the LandChapter 2. Working Harder and SmarterChapter 3. Expanding the Wolfpack Part II: Intelligence and InsightChapter 4. EmotionalityChapter 5. Fight-or-Flight ClubPart III: FreedomChapter 6. Freedom from AddictionChapter 7. Sex, Relationships, and FreedomChapter 8. #MeToo and Manning UpChapter 9. Freedom from Implicit Bias and Identity DissonancePart IV: TruthChapter 10. Mental Health is Real HealthChapter 11. Biology and BeyondAcknowledgmentsNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisReveals proven solutions for bettering the lives of people with serious mental illness, their families, and their communities. Leading scientist and gifted storyteller Rachel A. Pruchno, PhD, was shocked to encounter misinformation, ignorance, and intolerance when she sought to help her daughter, newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Turning to the scientific literature, Dr. Pruchno eventually found solutions, but she realized many others would need help to understand the highly technical writing and conflicting findings. In Beyond Madnesspart memoir, part history, and part empathetic guideDr. Pruchno draws on her decades as a mental health professional, her own family's experiences with mental illness, and extensive interviews with people with serious mental illness to discuss how individuals live with these illnesses, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depression. The book presents real-world vignettes that vividly describe what it is like to experience some of tTrade ReviewAt every turn, [Pruchno] puts human faces on maladies that experts sometimes reduce to abstractions. . . . A heartfelt and extremely informative overview of serious mental illness.—Kirkus ReviewsTable of ContentsPrologueChapter 1. Preliminary PointsChapter 2. Breaking BrainsChapter 3. Crisis CareChapter 4. New NormalChapter 5. Ongoing ObstaclesChapter 6. Senseless SufferingChapter 7. Remarkable ResilienceEpilogueAcknowledgmentsNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisA wealth of information, now in one comprehensive sourcebook. Completely updated, this edition contains more information than ever before, including a new separate section on disability groups, from blind & deaf to dexterity to speech and language. Plus, this edition offers thousands of new entries, enhancements to existing entries, as well as hundreds more web sites and e-mail addresses than ever before. This resource guide is the most comprehensive resource available for people with disabilities, detailing important information sources for: Independent Living Centers, Rehabilitation Facilities, State & Federal Agencies, Associations and Support Groups. This one-stop resource also provides immediate access to the latest products and services available for people with disabilities, such as Periodicals & Books, Assistive Devices, Employment & Education Programs, Camps and Travel Groups. Each year, more libraries, schools, colleges, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and individuals add The Comple

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Book SynopsisKaterina Bryant’s debut Hysteria is an astounding hybrid memoir exploring chronic mental illness and the treatment of women’s health throughout history.When Katerina Bryant suddenly began experiencing chronic seizures, she was plunged into a foreign world of doctors and psychiatrists, who understood her condition as little as she did. Reacting the only way she knew how, she immersed herself in books, reading her way through her own complicated diagnosis and finding a community of women who shared similar experiences.In the tradition of Siri Hustvedt’s The Shaking Woman, Bryant blends memoir with literary and historical analysis to explore women’s medical treatment. Hysteria retells the stories of silenced women, from the ‘Queen of Hysterics’ Blanche Wittmann to Mary Glover’s illness termed ‘hysterica passio’ – a panic attack caused by the movement of the uterus – in London in 1602 and more. By centring these stories of women who had no voice in their own diagnosis and treatment, Bryant finds her own voice: powerful, brave and resonant.

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Book Synopsis* Can I break free from my eating disorder? * Why do I struggle with such anxiety? * Where can I go with my shame and despair? * Does my life have to be like this? 'I'm controlling and insecure and desperate to prove my own worth,' admits Emma Scrivener, and then goes on, 'I'm a Christian, but I don't always feel like it.' There are lots of how-to books out there. In terms of the practicalities of recovery, they're brilliant. What they don't address is the spiritual dimension. However, even when writing about 'spiritual recovery', the author confesses that it's tempting to offer some sort of programme or strategy. 'But I don't think I've got one,' she says. What she does offer are practical suggestions for how to apply core gospel truths to practical circumstances. With honesty and examples from real life (including her own), Emma connects with her reader. She shows how the gospel can speak to every heart and every addiction, equipping readers with confidence in Christ's sufficiency and the power of his Word and Spirit to bring change where change seems impossible.Trade ReviewBrilliant. Packed with wise thoughts and advice. * Evangelicals Now *An invaluable resource. * Inspire Magazine *A remarkable and unique book… Emma has shown great courage yet again in writing about her own pain and brokenness in order to speak into a huge range of personal crises, but she does so with creativity, deep pastoral sensitivity and clear gospel conviction. This is a rare book that can truly speak into the darkness of our pain without any judgements, at the same time as holding out the genuine hope of lasting change. -- Mark Meynell * Blogger, author and Langham Partnership *Emma’s humility, gentleness and confidence in God weave through every page as she encourages fellow strugglers to move from darkness to light. -- Helen Thorne * Biblical Counselling UK *Emma shares her scars… And if we groan "me too", then we need to take time not only to see our chains, but also rejoice in the real, grounded, hard-won, tear-stained, Christ-centred answers Emma so wonderfully holds out to us. -- Rico Tice * Minister for Evangelism, All Souls Langham Place, London *Shows the ability of the gospel to connect gloriously with raw life, pain and need. -- Joel Virgo * Senior Pastor, Church of Christ the King, Brighton *

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Book SynopsisA simple, accessible tool for learning core manifestation techniques, improving the effectiveness of your manifestation practice, and living your dream life.Achieve life goals and increase your happiness through the power of manifestation.Super-charge your manifesting power with this beautiful guided journal designed to help you achieve a life filled with abundance, purpose, and happiness. Full of information and practical tips, it also provides space for you to structure your own practice to suit your needs. To guide you through your manifestation journey, different sections focus on key techniques including scripting; 369, 55x5, and 33x3; goal setting and intentions; and visualization exercises. Train your mind to embrace positivity with gratitude lists for writing down the good things that happen and use affirmations to help you break out of negative thought patterns and increase your sense of self-worth. Create a life list by writing down your goals fo

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Book SynopsisDid you know that meditation can help you feel better - both mentally and physically - starting right now?No matter how busy you are, wherever you are, your age, or what you are going through, meditation offers simple, fast relief and can support you in your day-to-day life. Through science-backed, practical and accessible guidance, this book will show you how meditation can work for you.Balm your soul and body with over 75 can-do meditation techniques to build into your daily routine. Whether you want to practise on a mat or take your experience elsewhere – when walking, running and swimming; using sound and music; with art and creativity – discover which method works best for you.Meditation for the Real World will also address specific moments of need, such as how to find calm before a stressful situation such as a flight; to enhance focus before a big presentation; to reduce inflammation and pain; and much more, each with the science

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Book SynopsisNew York Times best-selling author presents a radical alternative to psychotropic meds: discerning the meaning in your symptoms and your struggle as a way to reclaim your health and your self.For years, we've been telling ourselves that our difficult feelings-sadness, rage, shame, intensity, worry-are somehow not okay. And, all too often, we've relied on the promise of pharmaceuticals to tamp them down. The fact is, though, that these feelings are a vital part of our experience. They are real. And those of us who feel them most strongly are the canaries in the coalmine-sensitive to things that are seriously wrong in the world today. In a book that's both provocative and promising, holistic psychiatrist Kelly Brogan, M.D., author of A Mind of Your Own, shows us that we don't have to medicate our mental, emotional, and physical pain away-that the best way out is through. She explodes the mistaken belief that our symptoms-from mood changTrade Review"Kelly Brogan engages us in a courageous conversation about the epidemic of mental health issues in our society. Her work is an important part of the understanding that will set us free, at a time when an increasingly narrow interpretation of why such issues exist--and what we need to do to heal them--is as much a part of the problem as part of the solution."- Marianne Williamson, New York Times best-selling author of A Return to Love"We are in an age where mental, emotional, and physical balance has become our highest value. Own Your Selfgives you the best possible solution on how to change your mind, your body, and your life. Kelly Brogan, M.D., does an amazing job combining cutting-edge information along with the practical tools for you to live a healthier personal reality. Her clinical and holistic approach from years of experience in doing independent research as a successful psychiatrist will teach as well as inspire you to get real, get well, and get free."- Dr. Joe Dispenza, New York Times best-selling author of You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter "Kelly Brogan calls you to make a change more profound than you ever thought possible--and gives you a supportive, insightful road map to guide you every step of the way."- Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., New York Times best-selling author of The Conscious Parent "Dr. Kelly Brogan is a voice of sanity and compassion for our healing crises. She sings into the heart of our buried wisdom, makes clear what's broken in the culture. And backing it with science, Kelly gives us the path to genuine healing and sovereignty."- Danielle LaPorte, creator of The Desire Map series"If you want to work on releasing suppressed emotions, Dr. Brogan has given you the perfect guide in Own Your Self. She encourages you to listen to and honor your emotions--and any related physical symptoms--fully and deeply, so that you may find a permanent, healing solution that gets to the root of the problem." - Kelly Turner, Ph.D., New York Times best-selling author of Radical Remission"A road map of relief for those yearning for authentic self-acceptance and long-lasting emotional freedom."- Matt Kahn, author of Everything Is Here to Help You"A potent instrument of intellectual liberation and practical healing."- Charles Eisenstein, author of The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible"Kelly Brogan is a true psychiatrist, a doctor of the soul, and a guide back home to your authentic self. Her synthesis of science, deep humanity, and practical tools for well-being are crystal clear and right on target."- Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., New York Times best-selling author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind"Kelly Brogan has, once again, boldly, dangerously, and clearly pushed the conversation forward on how we individually and collectively heal. . . . I am elated to have this work to refer to from here forward."- Kimberly Ann Johnson, author of The Fourth Trimester

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Book SynopsisThe author anticipated building an ordinary family. And that’s what happened. But mental illness and grief also happened, undermining the security of home and changing the familial experience from ordinary to extraordinary. A hard story to live, a hard story to read, this book describes the day to day life in a family navigating their increasingly fraught lives. A must read for any family who has experienced this and a must read for anyone wanting to know about this.Trade ReviewIn spare, tensile, and perfectly calibrated fragments, Falling together: a family's story of mental illness and grief bears witness to the shame, rage, grief, and wrenching loneliness of losing a child to mental illness. But more than that, it resurrects the loved one in all her vulnerability and contradictions—joyful dancer, patient bird-whisperer, generous friend, desperate leaper from high places. Heartbreaking and beautifully written, woven with equal parts love and pain, this book will leave you with renewed respect for anyone who lives with mental illness, and renewed appreciation for the power of language to express what may seem beyond the reach of words.- Susan Olding, author of Pathologies: A Life in Essays // Nothing can invade a home with greater force than mental illness. In Falling together: a family's story of mental illness and grief, Donna McCart Sharkey explores love and anguish with equal passion. This book is mandatory reading for anyone who has lost a family member to mental illness. - Lynne Van Luven, professor emerita, Department of Writing, University of Victoria // Falling Together is gripping. Like a mystery novel, her daughter’s death is immediately signaled, but the accruing “whys,” from pre-adoption trauma to the medical system’s failures, draw us in. As we read, hope haunts us. Delight in her daughter wrestles with Sharkey’s increasing despair, then profound grief, but it’s her mother’s delight that endures. Beautifully written—it’s a keeper. - Betsy Warland, Author of Lost Lagoon/lost in thought

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