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You Are Not Alone: The Nami Guide to Navigating Mental Health--With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families

Ken Duckworth

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Written with authority and compassion, this comprehensive guide is for those with mental health conditions, and the friends and families who love them. Centering the lived experiences of real individuals, You Are Not Alone covers everything you need to know about your journey--from diagnosis to treatment to recovery--and being there for someone who's struggling.

Millions of people are affected by mental illness every year in the United States. The Covid-19 pandemic not only caused new or aggravated symptoms in people, but further exposed the shortcomings of the American mental health system. Despite advances in telehealth, the healthcare industry remains chaotic, underfunded, and often inaccessible, and many people are asking themselves the same questions: What does it mean when different doctors give me different diagnoses? What if my insurance company won't cover my treatment? Will I have to be on medication for my whole life? Will I ever feel better? Too many of us are confused, afraid, and overwhelmed. Families and friends are often left in the dark about how best to help their loved ones, how to deal with financial and logistical issues, and how to handle the emotional challenges of loving someone who is suffering.

You Are Not Alone is here to offer help. Written by Dr. Ken Duckworth with the wisdom and intimate knowledge of an expert psychiatrist, and the understanding and vulnerability of a peer, this essential guide provides

  • Practical guidance on dealing with mental health conditions, and navigating care
  • Research-based evidence on what treatments and approaches work
  • Insight and advice from renowned clinical experts and practitioners
  • Relatable first-person stories that articulate what the facts do not

This is the first and only book fully supported by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, America's largest grassroots organization helping people with mental illness and their families build better lives. Furthermore, all book proceeds will go back to supporting NAMI's mission. This singular resource is a powerful reminder that help is here, and we are not alone.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Zando
  • Publish Date: Sep 20th, 2022
  • Pages: 432
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.50in - 5.60in - 1.30in - 1.65lb
  • EAN: 9781638930006
  • Categories: • Mental Health• Psychopathology - General• Reference

About the Author

Duckworth, Ken: -

Ken Duckworth, MD, is the chief medical officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and has worked with NAMI since 2003. Ken is board certified in adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry, and is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He was previously acting commissioner and medical director at the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. Ken has worked on an assertive community treatment team, at an early psychosis program, at an elementary school, at a health plan, and with people who are unhoused. His passion for this work comes from his loving dad who had bipolar disorder. Ken lives with his family in Boston.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization, dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. nami.org @namicommunicate

Praise for this book

"Powerful and poignant, this book is for anyone who has struggled with mental health challenges. As a therapist myself, I value the bravery with which these people share their personal experiences to help destigmatize mental health for others. Let's talk about it all." --Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

"In this invaluable book, Dr. Duckworth amplifies the voices of real people who have dealt with mental illness, both doctors and patients. His crowd-sourced method will help people facing similar challenges feel connected to a vast community. If you read this book, you cannot feel alone in your struggles." --Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon and Far from the Tree

"Wonderful and necessary. Dr. Duckworth provides excellent clinical information and practical advice, placing it within the deeply human context provided by those who know firsthand the pain of depression, trauma, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia." --Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD, professor of psychiatry, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and author of An Unquiet Mind

"Families dealing with mental illness, which means virtually all families, need a guide that conveys hope, wisdom, and actionable information. You Are Not Alone is that guide. Unlike previous books, this is a practical guide to help all of us navigate the stormy seas of a loved one's mental illness. A must-read." --Thomas Insel, MD, former director of the National Institutes of Mental Health and author of Healing

"A unique, hopeful catalog of first-person lived experience with mental health collated by a humane, experienced clinician. These shared journeys will help others feel less isolated and overwhelmed. Highly recommended as an essential guide for every physician, mental health provider, and program dealing with any aspect of mental health. You Are Not Alone is a treasure." --Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD, author of What Happened to You

"An important book for mental health practitioners and clients alike, You Are Not Alone emphasizes the power of community. This wonderful book poignantly highlights the struggles and successes of individuals with mental health conditions and presents comprehensive, useful information from leading experts. Dr. Duckworth has provided an impressive guide for coping with mental health challenges through connection with others." --Judith S. Beck, PhD, President, Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy