Lifting the Veil of Mental Illness

Author: William Bento
Publisher: SteinerBooks
ISBN: 9780880105309
Category : Anthroposophical therapy
Languages : en
Pages : 124

Book Description
Mental illnesses are too often seen only in abstract terms. In keeping with this, mainstream psychology, which seldom acknowledges the psyche or soul, relies increasingly on pharmaceutical treatment. In his unique approach to anthroposophical psychology (or "psychosophy"), William Bento views imbalances of the human soul in an experiential and human way. Basing his views on the work of Rudolf Steiner, Bento looks not only at the human body, soul, and spirit, but also at the way the whole environment of physical phenomena, life forces, and spirit beings affects us as individuals. Going well beyond our immediate, earthly surroundings, the author considers the cosmic effects of sun, planets and stars, offering a holistic view of the human soul. This book is a valuable and accessible addition to the field of anthroposophical psychology and to the study of Spiritual Science in general.

Lifting the Veil of Mental Illness

Author: William Bento
Publisher: SteinerBooks
ISBN: 1621511677
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 124

Behind the Veil

Author: Glory Olamide
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781650115887
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description
Over the years, people have learned more about mental illness and the various treatments available. They have concluded that in many cases, therapy can be effective. However, currently the narrative and tone in some countries is still negative and maybe even getting worse, as individuals with mental health issues are still seen as both a menace to society and unpredictable. This book shows how education, empathy, compassion, and positive faith can combine with therapeutic interventions, by professionals to alleviate many forms of mental illnesses.

Lifting the Veil

Author: Princess Wahletka
Publisher: Health Research Books
ISBN: 9780787309169
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
The author says how you yourself may acquire mystic power and develop mind, body, and spirit. World renowned Indian Seeress and Psychologist. Content: My Life Story, What is This Mysterious Power?, in Every Person There is Something of the Psychic, Cul.

Lifting the Veil

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mental health services
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description

Stigma and Mental Illness

Author: Paul Jay Fink
Publisher: American Psychiatric Pub
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description
One of the strongest deterrents to seeking mental health care is the stigma associated with mental illness in our society. Stigma affects not only those seeking treatment but also their families and caregivers. The aim of this book is to educate both professionals and the lay public on the pervasiveness of the stigmatization of mental illness, with the hope that education will inspire understanding. The book opens with firsthand accounts of stigma that poignantly portray what it is like to experience stigma and mental illness in our society--the pain of rejection by friends, the loss of individual rights, the closed door at every turn. These personal stories, one by a senior resident physician suffering from bipolar disorder and alcoholism, are powerful reminders of stigma's debilitating effects on all those touched by mental illness. Stigma is not a new problem. It can be traced as far back as ancient Greece. A historical overview examines selected periods in history and how perceptions toward mentally ill persons and toward stigma itself have changed over time. A review of stigma from a religious perspective reveals a historical association of mental illness with sin. Stereotypic caricatures as portrayed in the media and on film reinforce society's attitudes toward mentally ill individuals. The book examines societal issues from the points of view of the patient, the homeless mentally ill, and the families of both patients and caregivers. A fascinating look at how psychiatrists have been portrayed in films illustrates the problem of the stigmatized physician. Society's image of the psychiatric institution is the subject of a discussion on stigma in the psychiatric hospital--what it means for those who work with persons who are chronically mentally ill, the stigma surrounding ECT, and attitudes toward the deinstitutionalized patient. A note of encouragement is offered in the closing chapter on the effectiveness of educational theater in reducing stigma in one communication. It is hoped that this collection of diversified perspectives on stigma and mental illness will draw significant attention to a long-standing and serious problem.

Bipolar Disorder

Author: J L Douglas
Publisher: eBook Worm Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A journey from darkness to acceptance is a raw and compelling memoir chronicling one woman's harrowing personal struggle with mental illness. When a severe psychotic break abruptly derails Elisa's stable life as a wife and mother, she finds herself plunged into an unpredictable world ruled by the terrifying whims of her mind. This powerful personal account traces Elisa's odyssey through the fragmented mental health system, oscillating from psychiatric holds to outpatient programs and back again as doctors struggle to control her volatile mood cycles. Her newly diagnosed bipolar disorder fuels erratic highs catapulting into profound suicidal lows, compounded by crippling insomnia and paranoia. Each tentative step towards stability is repeatedly shattered by yet another gutting relapse, trapping her in a purgatorial limbo between sanity and madness. Amidst the punishing impact on her family, Elisa grapples with the lifelong implications of chronic mental illness and grieves the loss of her identity. Raw and lyrical prose captures crushing shame, transforming into defiant acceptance as she slowly acknowledges the permanence of her condition. Yet each breakdown ultimately forges reservoirs of resilience against steep costs accrued through scarring personal ordeals. While the unpredictable illness persists despite medical interventions, pivotal breakthroughs teach Elisa that wellness transcends the absence of symptoms. Through meticulous self-care and lifting the veil on internal stigma, she embraces living meaningfully with bipolar rather than allowing it to eclipse her humanity. By illuminating the beauty of persevering even in darkness, Elisa's hard-won manifesto offers fellow warriors and caretakers universal reassurance that there is light beyond the struggle. Unflinching in its honesty yet brimming with hard-earned hope, My Journey with Bipolar Disorder adds a vital dispatch from the front lines of mental illness. Elisa's unrelenting memoir inspires those still battling their demons that the precipice of despair can give way to healing horizons. Her touching message reminds us that even after the most violent storms, the indestructible human spirit can emerge whole, weathered but beautifully unbroken.

What Is Normal?

Author: Christine George
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780646832821
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Depression? Everyone knows someone who has it, whether with family, friends or yourself. Often the first step opens a whole new world of medical titles, medications, services and major life adjustments. The experience of going through this illness is profound. This book shares this lived experience journey: from a young person to an adult and with a successful career in community and youth services over a span of 20 plus years. Join me on this journey of lifting the veil hiding depression, the reality and the triumphs. Bring in some understanding and take the first step to breaking down stigma.

Lifting the Veil

Author: Priscilla Griffin
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 9781452585635
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In May 2005, I'd been a psychotherapist for over twenty-five years when a forty-two-year-old woman entered my office, seeking counseling to cope with her husband's death. This evolved into treatment with someone who was extremely depressed, actively suicidal, and had a secret she wanted no one to discover: Francine had multiple personalities. This book is a gripping account of her deepest, darkest thoughts and feelings, and how her multiple personalities clashed and ruled her world. It's also an intimate portrait of my own journey and how my religious beliefs, originally as a devout Roman Catholic, and approach to spirituality and psychotherapy evolved over five years. This book explores the battle we all have within us between the dark and the light--the battle for our souls.

Why Did She Jump? (My Daughter's Battle with Bipolar Disorder)

Author: Joan E. Childs
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781960397478
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
15-story building to her death. In this vivid memoir, Childs (herself a psychotherapist) explains how her daughter's life was taken by the most unforgiving of executioners: bipolar disorder. It was the delusions, not her daughter, who made the final decision to end her life.Why Did She Jump? provides an intimate, uncompromising look into one mother's search for peace, understanding, and clarity amid the chaos surrounding her daughter's tragic death, and a masterful recounting of the events leading up to the fateful day, lifting the veil of shame and secrecy to forge a path toward understanding bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses.Ironically, even though Pam and Joan were both noted and skilled psychotherapists, Pam still could not be saved. In heartrending prose, Joan recounts vivid memories of Pam's life - the extreme highs and lows; the many red flags; how her daughter toggled both worlds as a brilliant therapist who healed unreachable patients while at the same time she herself unraveled; and how she fooled everyone into thinking she was stable.With searing honesty and great insight, Childs offers a rallying cry of support for anyone going through a similar struggle.