Mental Illness is An Actual Illness: Thoughts, Stories, and Philosophy of Life From Someone Living With Mental Illness

A riveting memoir, Mental Illness is an Actual Illness, tells the stunningly brave and powerful true account of one man's descent into major depressive and manic episodes and how he found lifesaving therapy and medication to overcome and triumph.

When thirty-five-year-old John Medl is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital, he is sure it is a mistake. A graduate from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, John's life appears ideal. How did he get here?

In th...