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Real Life Diaries: Living with Mental Illness Paperback – June 9, 2017
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In Living with Mental Illness, ordinary people who live with different mental illnesses invite readers inside their world and open up to give honest—and sometimes profound—answers to common questions. Confessing firsthand struggles, fears, and hopes, the collection of heartfelt stories offers refreshing insight into the diversity of mental illness from nonclinical perspectives, and highlights the unexpected ways ordinary people find strength, courage, and hope even when bound by societal stigma.
- Print length302 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJune 9, 2017
- Dimensions6 x 0.76 x 9 inches
- ISBN-101944328505
- ISBN-13978-1944328504
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CARRIE WORTHINGTON became a mental illness advocate after her husband and her son were both diagnosed with a mental illness. Carrie herself was diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and trichotillomania. A tireless advocate dedicated to raising awareness about mental illness, Carrie became passionately involved with the National Alliance on Mental Illness and helped to grow the NAMI-Will Grundy chapter. Learn more at www.carrieworthington.com
Product details
- Publisher : AlyBlue Media (June 9, 2017)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 302 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1944328505
- ISBN-13 : 978-1944328504
- Item Weight : 15.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.76 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #12,099,753 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,100 in Schizophrenia (Books)
- #3,770 in Coping with Bipolar Disorder
- #4,315 in Mood Disorders (Books)
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Lynda Cheldelin Fell is founding partner of the International Grief Institute, CEO of AlyBlue Media, and bestselling author of over 35 books including the award-winning Grief Diaries series. Certified in critical incident stress management, retired EMT, and bereaved mother, Lynda is a national educator who has curated the largest collection of grief experiences in the world. Dedicated to setting the gold standard for quality and ethical practices in aftercare and supporting resilience through best practice strategies, Lynda has earned five national literary awards and five national advocacy award nominations for her work.
www.LyndaFell.com | www.InternationalGriefInstitute.com | www.GriefDiaries.com
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“CRITICALLY IMPORTANT... I want to say to Lynda that what you are doing is so critically important.” –DR. BERNICE A. KING, Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King
“INSPIRATIONAL... Grief Diaries is the result of heartfelt testimonials from a dedicated and loving group of people. By sharing their stories, the reader will find inspiration and a renewed sense of comfort as they move through their own journey.” -CANDACE LIGHTNER, Founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving
“DEEPLY INTIMATE... I so appreciate the vulnerability and truth embedded in these stories.”
-DR. ERICA GOLDBLATT HYATT, Chair of Psychology, Bryn Athyn College
“BRAVE... The brave individuals who share their truth in this book do it for the benefit of all.”
-CAROLYN COSTIN - Founder, Monte Nido Treatment Centers
“VITAL... Grief Diaries gives voice to the thousands who face this painful journey every day. Often alone in their time of need, these stories will play a vital role in surrounding each reader with warmth and comfort as they seek healing in the aftermath of their own loss.” -JENNIFER CLARKE, obstetrical R.N., Perinatal Bereavement Committee at AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center
“HOPE . . . These stories reflect the authentic voices of individuals at the unexpected moment their lives were shattered and altered forever. Moments of strength in the midst of indescribable pain, resilience in the midst of rage; hope while mired in despair.” —SHERIFF SADIE DARNELL, Alachua County, Florida; Chair, Florida Cold Case Advisory Commission
“ACCURATE . . . These accounts portray an accurate picture of just what full-force repercussions follow the taking of a life.” JAY HOWELL, U.S. Senate Investigator, Former Florida State Prosecutor, Co-founder - National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
“WONDERFUL . . .Grief Diaries is a wonderful computation of stories written by the best of experts, the bereaved themselves. Thank you for building awareness about a topic so near and dear to my heart.” -DR. HEIDI HORSLEY, Adjunct Professor, School of Social Work, Columbia University, Author, Co-Founder of Open to Hope Organization
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2017Seeing from the perspective of those affected by mental illness is an incredible look into how to deal with it. I commend all contributors, and Lynda for giving them the opportunity to shed even an ounce of light on mental illness - stop the stigma!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2017Fantastic read