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Breaking the Silence: Mental Health Professionals Disclose Their Personal and Family Experiences of Mental Illness 1st Edition 9780195320268

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Publisher : Oxford University Press; 1st edition (January 8, 2008)
Language : English
Binding : Hardcover
Hardcover : 370 pages
ISBN-10 : 0195320263
ISBN-13 : 9780195320268
Weight : 1.45 pounds
Dimensions : 9.3 x 6.1 x 1 inches

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9780195320268 / Breaking the Silence: Mental Health Professionals Disclose Their Personal and Family Experiences of Mental Illness 1st Edition

by  Oxford University Press; 1st edition (January 8, 2008)  (Author)

People with mental illness are far too often subjected to discrimination and unfair treatment. It is particularly unfortunate that much of this stigmatization comes from the very people they depend upon for help–those in the mental health professions. Too many practitioners and scientists maintain “us-versus-them” attitudes and are extremely reluctant to admit any personal or family experiences of mental illness. This culture of concealment must change, and this book will change it. A groundbreaking collection of moving and inspiring stories of serious mental disorder from trainees, clinicians, and scientists in the mental-health professionals, IBreaking the Silence$ is the first book to reveal the deep commonalities between patients and professionals. With an unprecedented level of honesty and disclosure, the contributors tell their own and their families’ stories of mental disorder. Renowned psychologist Steve Hinshaw–who previously disclosed his own family’s struggles with misdiagnosed bipolar disorder and who has synthesized the world literature on the stigma of mental illness–integrates, synthesizes, and provides perspective on these revealing stories. As they relate their personal and family histories, the contributors also describe the serious impairments that can accrue, the strength and courage that can be derived, and the influence these experiences have had on their own decisions to enter the mental health field. Moving in its honesty, frank in its disclosures, and sensitive in its portrayals, IBreaking the Silence$ will be a beacon for those in the mental health professions, trainees across the many related fields, family members, and anyone who is dealing with mental illness. Its stark stories of pain, denial, and impairment, along with its clear messages of hope, courage, and resilience, will inspire for years to come.