Beyond Crazy: Journeys Through Mental Illness
In any given year, one in five Canadians will experience symptoms of mental disorder. So why do we still have such a long way to go towards true understanding and acceptance? Because people are afraid to talk.

Beyond Crazy takes us beyond the barriers of fear and stigma to meet real Canadians from all walks of life who have encountered mental illness. They tell stories of what it is like to journey to the edge of the abyss and back again, of what it is like to suffer deep psychosis or depression, a misdiagnosis, a life-threatening eating disorder, the suicide of a loved one. And they tell stories of hope recovered, of finding the road back to wellness, of families made stronger than ever.

Using the most honest and compelling language – and often a good dose of humour – brave celebrities and unsung heroes tell it like it is. By doing so, they make it easier for those who follow, easier to get past the fear, to move beyond crazy.
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Beyond Crazy: Journeys Through Mental Illness
In any given year, one in five Canadians will experience symptoms of mental disorder. So why do we still have such a long way to go towards true understanding and acceptance? Because people are afraid to talk.

Beyond Crazy takes us beyond the barriers of fear and stigma to meet real Canadians from all walks of life who have encountered mental illness. They tell stories of what it is like to journey to the edge of the abyss and back again, of what it is like to suffer deep psychosis or depression, a misdiagnosis, a life-threatening eating disorder, the suicide of a loved one. And they tell stories of hope recovered, of finding the road back to wellness, of families made stronger than ever.

Using the most honest and compelling language – and often a good dose of humour – brave celebrities and unsung heroes tell it like it is. By doing so, they make it easier for those who follow, easier to get past the fear, to move beyond crazy.
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Beyond Crazy: Journeys Through Mental Illness

Beyond Crazy: Journeys Through Mental Illness

Beyond Crazy: Journeys Through Mental Illness

Beyond Crazy: Journeys Through Mental Illness

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Overview

In any given year, one in five Canadians will experience symptoms of mental disorder. So why do we still have such a long way to go towards true understanding and acceptance? Because people are afraid to talk.

Beyond Crazy takes us beyond the barriers of fear and stigma to meet real Canadians from all walks of life who have encountered mental illness. They tell stories of what it is like to journey to the edge of the abyss and back again, of what it is like to suffer deep psychosis or depression, a misdiagnosis, a life-threatening eating disorder, the suicide of a loved one. And they tell stories of hope recovered, of finding the road back to wellness, of families made stronger than ever.

Using the most honest and compelling language – and often a good dose of humour – brave celebrities and unsung heroes tell it like it is. By doing so, they make it easier for those who follow, easier to get past the fear, to move beyond crazy.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780771080692
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Publication date: 02/17/2004
Pages: 304
Product dimensions: 5.19(w) x 7.96(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Julia Nunes has worked in journalism for 14 years, as an arts reporter for the Globe and Mail, a news reporter and writer/editor for CBC Television, and as a radio producer and reporter.
 
Scott Simmie is a feature writer for the Toronto Star with more than 20 years’ experience as a journalist in radio, print, and television. He co-authored the critically acclaimed book Tiananmen Square, and his research on mental health resulted in the award-winning Toronto Star series “Out of Mind” (October 1998).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgementsvii
Introduction1
Chapter 1Who's Affected5
Elizabeth Manley
David Reville
Patricia Van Tighem
Michael Wilson
Katherine Best
Edmond Yu
Chapter 2What It Feels Like64
Andrea Woodside
Kim Honey
Lynda Wong
Diane F.
Reverend Isabella Ross
Jane Lowry
Karen Bond
Sue Goodwin
Chapter 3Where the Heart Is108
Scott Thompson
Eufemia F.
Heather Riley
Tom Morris
Ronnie and Wanda Hawkins
Tara and Terry-Lee Marttinen
Chapter 4Why It Happens158
Carling Bassett-Seguso
Allan Strong
Donna Morrissey
Rod Albrecht
Colleen McDonagh
Andy Barrie
Sandy Naiman
Chapter 5When (And How) People Move On211
Derek Wilken and Melanie Grace (The Cheers Project)
Rona Maynard
Sarah Hamid
Margot Kidder
Leslie Cote
Ian Chovil
Joan Hay
Dr. Graeme Cunningham
Barb and Darryl Haley
A Call to Arms283
A Call to Arms: Part Two290
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