“Each of us has experienced one or several of the various forms of emotional distress described in this enormously helpful book—and who has not sometimes wondered whether, or how, to seek treatment? Finally, here is the book that answers every question lucidly, directly and authoritatively. Dr. Hicks deserves the thanks of every reader, for his remarkable contribution to mental health.”—Sherwin B. Nuland, M.D., author of Lost in America: A Journey with My Father and How We Die
“Dr. Hicks has done what many doctors are afraid to do: tossed aside the jargon and described in everyday terms what mental illness looks and feels like. This is an important and wonderfully accessible book!”—Charles Barber, project director, Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health
“Concrete stories, a wide range of information, helpful advice—a most useful book for the general reader.”—Michael Rowe, Yale School of Medicine
"Tackling psychological problems begins when we notice their signs. Dr. James Hicks has used this fact to devise an exceptionally practical guide for anyone struggling with the questions of mental illness."—Anand Pandya, M.D., NYU School of Medicine, Bellevue Hospital Center, and NAMI Board of Directors
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“Dr. Hicks has done what many doctors are afraid to do: tossed aside the jargon and described in everyday terms what mental illness looks and feels like. This is an important and wonderfully accessible book!”—Charles Barber, project director, Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health and Author of Songs from the Black Chair: A Memoir of Mental Interiors
(Charles Barber )
"The direct address, the concrete examples, and the quality of the writing give a dramatic, page-turning quality to the text."—Michael Rowe, Yale School of Medicine
(Michael Rowe )
“Concrete stories, a wide range of information, helpful advice—a most useful book for the general reader.”—Michael Rowe, Yale School of Medicine
(Michael Rowe )
"Each of us has experienced one or several of the various forms of emotional distress described in this enormously helpful book—and who has not worried about their meaning and sometimes wondered whether, or how, to seek treatment? Finally, here is the book that answers every question lucidly, directly and authoritatively. Dr. Hicks deserves the thanks of every reader, for his remarkable contribution to mental health."— Sherwin B. Nuland, M.D., author of Lost In America: A Journey With My Father and How We Die okay to edit for space but has to be cleared with SBN first--
(Sherwin B. Nuland )
Anger, fatigue, obsessions, memory loss, sexual performance problems, suicidal thoughts. Are these signs of mental illness? How can you tell? Should you consult your physician? This reassuring book is for anyone seeking to understand their own symptoms or those of a loved one. Organized for easy use, the highly readable guide offers a wide range of information and advice on mental illness.
