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You Are Not Alone

Navigating Mental Illness and the Journey to Recovery

Dr Ken Duckworth

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Penguin (Cornerstone)
30 April 2024
A compassionate and accessible guide to navigating mental illness by a world-renowned expert.

'Powerful and poignant, this book is for anyone who has struggled with mental health challenges' Lori Gottlieb ' An

invaluable book' Andrew Solomon 'A unique, hopeful, essential guide. You Are Not Alone is a treasure' Bruce D. Perry

This singular book is a powerful reminder that help is here, and you are never alone.

Millions of people across the world are affected by mental illness every year. Yet the mental healthcare industry remains chaotic, underfunded and often inaccessible, with many people asking themselves the same questions- What does it mean when different doctors give me different diagnoses? Will I be on medication my whole life? Will I ever feel better?

You Are Not Alone is here to offer help and compassion. Written by Dr Ken Duckworth, whose own entry into psychiatry was inspired by his father's lifelong battle with bipolar disorder, this comprehensive guide pairs medical expertise with the empathy of someone who gets it.
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Imprint:   Penguin (Cornerstone)
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 24mm
Weight:   277g
ISBN:   9781529159257
ISBN 10:   1529159253
Pages:   400
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Primary ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dr Ken Duckworth is the Chief Medical Officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and has been the medical director since 2003. He is also Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and has received numerous awards for his work to advance our knowledge and treatment of mental illness

Reviews for You Are Not Alone: Navigating Mental Illness and the Journey to Recovery

Powerful and poignant, this book is for anyone who has struggled with mental health challenges. As a therapist myself, I value the bravery with which these people share their personal experiences to help destigmatize mental health for others. Let's talk about it all. * Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone * In this invaluable book, Dr. Duckworth amplifies the voices of real people who have dealt with mental illness, both doctors and patients. His crowd-sourced method will help people facing similar challenges feel connected to a vast community. If you read this book, you cannot feel alone in your struggles. * Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon and Far From the Tree * A unique, hopeful catalog of first-person lived experience with mental health collated by a humane, experienced clinician. These shared journeys will help others feel less isolated and overwhelmed. Highly recommended as an essential guide for every physician, mental health provider, and program dealing with any aspect of mental health. You Are Not Alone is a treasure. * Bruce D. Perry, author of What Happened to You? * Wonderful and necessary. Dr. Duckworth provides excellent clinical information and practical advice, placing it within the deeply human context provided by those who know firsthand the pain of depression, trauma, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. * Kay Redfield Jamison, author of An Unquiet Mind * Families dealing with mental illness, which means virtually all families, need a guide that conveys hope, wisdom, and actionable information. You Are Not Alone is that guide. Unlike previous books, this is a practical guide to help all of us navigate the stormy seas of a loved one's mental illness. A must-read. * Tom Insel, author of Healing *


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