Breaking the Silence: Mental Health Professionals Disclose Their Personal and Family Experiences of Mental Illness
Breaking the Silence: Mental Health Professionals Disclose Their Personal and Family Experiences of Mental Illness
- ISBN13: 9780195320268
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People with mental illness are far too often subjected to discrimination and unfair treatment. It is particularly unfortunate that much of this stigmatization comes from the very people they depend upon for help–those in the mental health professions. Too many practitioners and scientists maintain “us-versus-them” attitudes and are extremely reluctant to admit any personal or family experiences of mental illness. This culture of concealment must change, and this book will change it. A groundbreaking collection of moving and inspiring stories of serious mental disorder from trainees, clinicians, and scientists in the mental-health professionals, Breaking the Silence is the first book to reveal the deep commonalities between patients and professionals. With an unprecedented level of honesty and disclosure, the contributors tell their own and their families’ stories of mental disorder. Renowned psychologist Steve Hinshaw–who previously disclosed his own family’s struggles with misdiagnosed bipolar disorder and who has synthesized the world literature on the stigma of mental illness–integrates, synthesizes, and provides perspective on these revealing stories. As they relate their personal and family histories, the contributors also describe the serious impairments that can accrue, the strength and courage that can be derived, and the influence these experiences have had on their own decisions to enter the mental health field. Moving in its honesty, frank in its disclosures, and sensitive in its portrayals, Breaking the Silence will be a beacon for those in the mental health professions, trainees across the many related fields, family members, and anyone who is dealing with mental illness. Its stark stories of pain, denial, and impairment, along with its clear messages of hope, courage, and resilience, will inspire for years to come.
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B.P. said,
Wrote on May 15, 2011 @ 6:31 pm
Long-overdue destigmatization,
This is a fantastic book. Dr. Borelli’s chapter on sibling mental illness is especially noteworthy. It is (at once) gripping, frightening, and illuminating. It is also extraordinarily brave.
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|Anonymous said,
Wrote on May 15, 2011 @ 7:29 pm
Stigma,
This is the most powerful book I have read on stigma in mental illness. The power of personal disclosure by professionals who work in the field was stirring. I have worked in this field for over for 38 years and I was amazed at how much it affected me. I had to take my time to read each story. Sometimes , I had to take a break because it was so intense. But I always went back to find out the endof the story. It is difficult to learn emotionally from cognitive formats, but I learned a lot from my own responses. Profound!
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