As someone who suffers from severe anxiety and other mental health issues,this book could have been written by me..raw..honest..and sad.But a great book for someone who has no idea about mental health and how or what it does to peoples everyday lives..I would recommend leaving it about for them to read..It will give them a better understanding of what it is like 'inside' a sufferer's head.Well written and very honest.

Whether you live with mental illness yourself, know someone who does or you're completely new to the topic, Open is an insightful and honest book that would be a beneficial read for anyone. The key aspect I appreciated in this book was Frankie's ability to discuss her past battles with depression, anxiety, OCD and eating disorders, with such honesty and realness. As a mental health student, I really appreciated the input from Frankie's clinical psychologist and her CBT therapist. The descriptions of medication, diagnosis, etc... were clear and easy to understand, even for people who are unfamiliar to the topic. Overall, this is a really important book and I'm glad to see people with a following use their voice to raise awareness of the daily struggles of someone living with mental health issues. -read in exchange for an honest review-