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Who will I be when I die?
Christine Bryden was 46 when she was diagnosed with dementia, and in this book she describes her remarkable emotional, physical and spiritual journey in the three years immediately following. Originally published in Australia in 1998, the book is brought completely up-to-date with new material and photographs, and is a truly inspirational read. more »
2012, Paperback: £13.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-312-9, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 176pp
Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, autobiography, carers, dementia, families, memoirs, mental health, older people, practical theology, spirituality
Autism All-Stars
How We Use Our Autism and Asperger Traits to Shine in Life
Contributors from across the world share their experiences of creating a successful life on the autism spectrum. The positive and inspiring voices in this book explain how it is possible to draw on autistic strengths not just to make your way in the world, overcoming challenges and obstacles, but also to make your life a real success. more »
2011, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-188-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: adolescence, adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, autobiography, creativity, depression, education, employment, giftedness, high functioning autism, memoirs, mental health, relationships, self esteem
Family Experiences of Bipolar Disorder
The Ups, The Downs and the Bits In Between
Bipolar disorder(BP) can be a devastating illness, seriously affecting not only the person with bipolar but also family and friends. While most people are familiar with the terms 'manic depressive' and 'BP', there remains a lack of real understanding about the illness and many sufferers and their families can feel helpless, alone and misunderstood. more »
2010, Paperback: £13.99/ $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-935-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp
Keywords: adolescence, adults, anxiety, autobiography, bipolar disorder, child development, children, counselling, depression, divorce, emotions, employment, families, health care, memoirs, mental health, mental illness, nursing, parenting, psychiatry, psychology, psychosis, relationships, social care, social work, teenagers, trauma
Living with Emetophobia
Coping with Extreme Fear of Vomiting
Emetophobia, the fear of vomiting, can affect just about every aspect of sufferer's life, from everyday considerations to matters that involve making huge, potentially devastating decisions. The author suggests strategies for coping with the high levels of anxiety that are intrinsic to the phobia, as well as pre-empting and avoiding anxiety attacks more »
2007, Paperback: £15.99/ $23.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-536-7, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 160pp
Keywords: counselling, memoirs, mental health, psychiatry, psychology
Sunbathing in the Rain
A Cheerful Book on Depression
This might well be the Age of Depression. More people than ever now experience the disease directly or see a friend or relative succumb to it. Among their number is Gwyneth Lewis. And she set about writing this book simply because she wished something like it had existed for her when she was in the middle of her depression. more »
2006, Paperback: / $14.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-505-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: counselling, depression, memoirs, mental health
Touch and Go Joe
An Adolescent's Experience of OCD
As many as 2 in every 100 people suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and 16-year-old Joe Wells is one of them. Here, he tells the story of his battle with OCD from its insidious beginnings at age 9 and increasingly intrusive symptoms, to diagnosis at age 12. This book is packed with advice and coping strategies. more »
2006, Paperback: £9.99/ $15.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-391-2, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 128pp
Keywords: adolescence, child psychiatry, child psychology, inclusive classroom, mainstream education, memoirs, mental health, obsessive compulsive disorder, occupational therapy, parenting, pastoral care, psychiatry, psychology, social work, special education
Finding a Different Kind of Normal
Misadventures with Asperger Syndrome
Jeanette Purkis spent her early life reacting violently against feelings of embarrassment, anger and confusion about her 'difference' from other people. She was unaware until adulthood that this could be a result of having Asperger Syndrome. Jeanette's remarkable life and her journey towards finding a different kind of normal is inspiring reading. more »
2006, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-416-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: adults, anger management, Asperger syndrome, challenging behaviour, forensic psychiatry, memoirs, mental health, mental illness, occupational therapy, offenders, probation, self harm, social work, substance abuse
Goodbye, Mr. Wonderful
Alcoholism, Addiction and Early Recovery
Goodbye, Mr. Wonderful gives a detailed account of the early stages of recovery from alcoholism. From his admittance into hospital to his life as a writer in the Netherlands, McCully offers a detailed and often analytical reflection on what it feels like to be a recovering alcoholic. more »
2004, Paperback: £17.99/ $28.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-265-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp
Keywords: addiction, alcohol, counselling, health care, memoirs, mental health, self harm
Bringing Up a Challenging Child at Home
When Love is Not Enough
Jane Gregory's daughter Chrissy exhibits behaviour which people find challenging - screaming fits, stripping off her clothes and violent outbursts. As an adult she was diagnosed with a rare chromosome disorder and autism. Jane offers practical advice for other parents, and explains how she got the right support and effective treatment. more »
2000, Paperback: £15.99/ $26.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-874-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: anger management, autism, challenging behaviour, children, fiction, intellectual disabilities, memoirs, mental health, mental illness, occupational therapy, parenting
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