Loving Christian: one family's journey through schizophrenia: Schizophrenia: a Journey of Recovery - Brossura

Georgina Wakefield

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1906254303 ISBN 13: 9781906254308

Casa editrice: PCCS Books, 2010

Riassunto

Christian was diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia at the age of 15. His journey, and that of his family, now spans two decades. His mother was inspired to write this book in response to her son's courage, which has given her the determination to get some long overdue respect for those who become part of such a tragic life event.

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The story is a profound one that holds a mirror up to the structures of the society in which we live and just how easy it is to be disenfranchised from those sturctures if one moves away from the usual track of life's ups and downs. The story is also a critique for the mental health system itself. Incisive observations are offered as to what is the very best and worst of the system, telling examples of what needs to be put right in our own 'back yard'. Wakefield makes a plea for greater hope to be offered. I stand by her in making that plea and join with her in asking for recovery to be the theme for mental health care in this country. --Professor Anthony Sheehan, former Director of Social Care for the Department of Health

Schizophrenia causes incalculable suffering to both patients and their families. This book is reflective of a jouney that unfortunately far too many patients and their families have to make. The book encapsulates the hopelessness of the situation, the frustration and finally the glimmer of hope as the whole family slowly move forward on the long road to recovery. --Julia Bileckyj, independent healthcare management consultant

L'autore:

Georgina Wakefield is a media volunteer for 'Rethink' and has helped them with many projects including their recent anti stigma campaign. She teaches and examines on three clinical short courses for Mental Health Nurses at the Institute of Psychiatry, providing both a carer and user perspective of recovering from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. She also works with several NHS Trusts and universities. Georgie runs 'Spotlight on Schizophrenia', a management consultancy offering advice to mental health carers and training to practitioners at all levels from The Carers Perspective.A"

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• Editore: PCCS Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1906254303
• ISBN 13: 9781906254308
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 195