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In his collection of short stories, M.D. Confidential (It's All Very Hush-Hush), Dr. Lawrence Matrick explores the topic of mental illness and how it is perceived in society. Our mental health is just as important as our physical well-being; so why, then, don't we want to talk about it? Why is it kept so very ""hush-hush""? Dr. Matrick's stories examine this phenomenon and how it affects those whose mental health is in jeopardy. From common maladies like anxiety and depression, to greater challenges such as schizophrenia and manic-depressive disorder, contained within this collection are a sequence of stories about mental illness that are designed to both illustrate and educate. Experience the uncertainty of a family facing their father's progression into Alzheimer's, the terror of a young man combating PTSD while surrounded by those who have no patience or understanding for his struggles, and the redemption to be found by a young woman given the care and resources she needs to overcome a substance abuse disorder. After each tale, learn the medical/psychiatric facts of each condition, the challenges they and their loved ones face, and the recourses available to them from a professional in the psychiatric industry, Dr. Lawrence E. Matrick. Join the author in dispelling the stigma surrounding mental illness and the ""hush-hush"" attitude.

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Dr. Lawrence E. Matrick received his M.D. degree in Medicine from the Manitoba Medical College. He subsequently worked at the Provincial Mental Hospital as a resident in psychiatry. He continued his studies in London, England and received his British degrees in Psychiatry. As a Fellow of the Canadian Royal College of Physicians and Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Matrick maintained a full-time private practice in Vancouver for almost 50 years. He also frequently served as a court-appointed expert witness in British Columbia. A previously published fiction and non-fiction writer, he lives in West Vancouver.

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