A Beginner's Guide to Being Mental: An A-Z

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Synopsis

Am I normal?

What's an anxiety disorder?

Does therapy work?

These are just a few of the questions Natasha Devon is asked as she travels the UK campaigning for better mental health awareness and provision. Here, Natasha calls upon experts in the fields of psychology, neuroscience and anthropology to debunk and demystify the full spectrum of mental health. From A (Anxiety) to Z (Zero F**ks Given - or the art of having high self-esteem) via everything from body image and gender to differentiating sadness from depression.

Statistically, one in three of us will experience symptoms of a mental illness during our lifetimes. Yet all of us have a brain, and so we ALL have mental health - regardless of age, sexuality, race or background.

The past few years have seen an explosion in awareness, yet it seems there is still widespread confusion. A Beginner's Guide to Being Mental is for anyone who wants to have this essential conversation, written as only Natasha - with her combination of expertise, personal experience and humour - knows how.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Pan Macmillan
  • ISBN: 9781509882229
  • Number of pages: 272
  • Dimensions: 235 x 154 x 21 mm
  • Weight: 340g
  • Languages: English

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A Beginner's Guide to Being Mental
A to Z
When it comes to mental health we tend to wait perhaps too long before giving it much thought. This clever book has been created to raise awareness. With d... READ MORE
Helena
A Beginner's Guide to Being Mental
Essential reading
As humans we are all capable of talking about our physical health. If we stub our toe, if we fall and graze our knees, if we break a bone; we have somethin... READ MORE
Catherine Renton
A Beginner's Guide to Being Mental
5/5
As someone who has dealt with many mental health issues including anxiety and depression I found I related to this book instantly. Definitely recommend giv... READ MORE
Abi Davies
A Beginner's Guide to Being Mental
A great guide - particularly useful for educators!
I really don’t know what took me so long to read this, should have read it years ago. A great book about Mental Health with interesting insight, facts, hon... READ MORE
Stacie