When readers first meet Ben, he is a sweet, intelligent, seemingly
well-adjusted youngster. Fast forward to his teenage years, though,
and Ben's life has spun out of control. Ben is swept along by an
illness over which he has no control_one that results in runaway
episodes, periods of homelessness, seven psychotic breaks, seven
hospitalizations, and finally a diagnosis and treatment plan that
begins to work. Schizophrenia strikes an estimated 1 in 100 people
worldwide by some estimates, and yet understanding of the illness
is lacking. Through Ben's experiences, and those of his mother and
sister, who supported Ben through every stage of his illness and
treatment, readers gain a better understanding of schizophrenia, as
well as mental illness in general, and the way it affects
individuals and families. Ben Behind His Voices encourages families
to stay together and find strength while accepting the reality of a
loved one's illness; it illustrates the delicate balance between
letting go and staying involved. It honors the courage of anyone
who suffers with mental illness and is trying to improve his life
and participate in his own recovery. Ben Behind His Voices also
reminds professionals in the psychiatric field that every patient
who comes through their doors has a life, one that he has lost
through no fault of his own. It shows what goes right when
professionals treat the family as part of the recovery process, and
help them find support, education, and acceptance. And it reminds
readers that those who suffer from mental illness, and their
families, deserve respect, concern, and dignity.
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