Description
Overcoming the label of learning disability may be an
achievement but also triumphing over the obstacles caused by
prejudice at being labeled with schizophrenia is highly unusual.
Philip Hill uses his auto-biographical account to describe the ways
in which he overcame the rejection of his peer group at
school\neighbourhood and how he used his experiences of mental
illness to help others like himself before going on to train as a
social worker.
This amazing account of triumph over adversity should be an
inspiration to other people who find themselves labeled with severe
mental illness. The honest and thought provoking way Philip
describes his symptoms should enable the layperson to gain an
'insiders' insight on what it like to suffer from the active
symptoms of Schizophrenia. This book will hopefully challenge the
stereotypes surrounding Schizophrenia.
About the Author
Philip Hill has spent most of his life living in various parts
of Birmingham. Philip is a twin and his twin brother Paul is a
neighbour. Furthermore Philip has an elder sister and an elder
brother he has not seen recently.
Being brought up with his twin brother and adopted sister Lynn
by foster parents gave him much needed stability after living in a
children's home.
Experiencing neglect in a children's home at the early stages of
development led to him being sent to a special school at the age of
five. He learned to read by the age of ten and eventually went on
to Leicester University to study Economics.
At Leicester University Philip struggled with mixing with his
peer group and despite reasonable academic progress had a nervous
breakdown after passing his finals. His diagnosis of Schizophrenia
would be a label he will now have to endure for the rest of his
life.
After having a relapse Philip eventually found long term work.
Then at the age of 32 Philip went to Birmingham University where he
gained a masters degree in Economic Development and Policy. He then
went on to study for a doctorate but ended up with the consolation
prize of a Masters of Philosophy research degree. Finally drawing
on his skills as a support worker working with those diagnosed with
mental health issues, he applied to go on a social work course.
Philip is now a professional social worker working with adults with
learning disabilities.
He is also happily married to Geraldine.
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