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Mental

Everything You Never Knew You Needed to Know About Mental Health
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Mental by Steve Ellen provides an insightful exploration of mental health, aiming to demystify complex concepts. It combines professional expertise with personal anecdotes to offer a compassionate and practical guide. The book addresses various mental health issues and encourages understanding and empathy for those affected.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in gaining a deeper understanding of mental health with the guidance of an experienced professional. The author sheds light on the complexities and challenges surrounding mental health in a relatable and accessible manner, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in this vital topic.

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Become your own mental health expert.

Mental illness is too often portrayed with a sense of despair, as if it's a life sentence. Nothing could be further from the truth. Virtually everyone improves with help, and most of the help is relatively easy to access.

How do we define mental illness? What does a diagnosis mean? What should you ask your doctor before you begin treatment? Are there alternatives to medication? What does the research show actually works?

Practitioner and professor of psychiatry Dr Steve Ellen and popular comedian Catherine Deveny combine forces to demystify the world of mental health. Sharing their personal experiences of mental illness and an insider perspective on psychiatry, they unpack the current knowledge about conditions and treatments. Punctuated with anecdotes and real-life stories, Mental covers everything from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia, personality disorders and substance abuse.

This updated edition includes a new chapter on coping with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as updates on new drugs and therapies.

Whether you have a mental illness or support someone who does, Mental offers clear practical help, empowering you with an arsenal of tips and techniques to help build your resilience.

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Mental by Steve Ellen is praised for its accessible and compassionate approach to mental health issues. Reviews highlight its clarity and the practical advice provided, making it a valuable resource for both individuals seeking to understand their mental health and those supporting others. The combination of personal anecdotes, professional insights, and humour contributes to its engaging and educative nature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760643294

Publisher: Black Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 July 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Black Inc.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 362g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Dr Steve Ellen is a professor of psychiatry at the University of Melbourne and the Director of Psychosocial Oncology at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. He is a broadcaster on 3RRR and a weekly regular on ABC Melbourne. As well as Mental, he has written for medical journals, textbooks and print media. Catherine Deveny is a writer, commentator and comedian. She is the author of eight books, including Use Your Words, The Happiness Show, Free to a Good Home, Say When, It's Not My Fault They Print Them and Mental.

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