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Overview"A fascinating look into the world of schizo-affective disorder which, at times, is funny, heartbreaking, but above all uplifting. Dr. Carolyn Dobbins describes the onset and progression of this debilitating disease and gives readers hope. The book breaks through the stigma as mental illness affects us all. Included at the end are facts about serious mental illness, the 6 A's of self help and Dr Dobbins' message to her counseling colleagues who may be surprised, as all readers will be, by the ending. In an advance review, the National Alliance on Mental Illness said this book is told in an unorthodox but very effective manner."" and that ""people are more than their illness"". Dr E Fuller Torrey, author of Surviving Schizophrenia, said ""an inspiration for all who have ever experienced psychosis"" Dr. Thomas G Burish, a professor of psychology and Provost of Notre Dame University said this book is ""powerful and revealing, and provides a unique insight into chronic mental disease"". He added that the book is ""a probing, liberating story""" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Carolyn Dobbins PhDPublisher: Bridgeross Communications Imprint: Bridgeross Communications Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.338kg ISBN: 9780986652226ISBN 10: 0986652229 Pages: 226 Publication Date: 16 October 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |