Madness - Stories of Uncertainty and Hope (Paperback)

A leading psychiatrist's professional and personal reflections on mental illness - beautifully written, informative and accessible. 'This book has irrevocably changed my understanding of madness. Through succinct and often poetic accounts Baumann carefully mediates access to glimpses of the brave, fearful, lonely and vulnerable humanities of those suffering from psychiatric disorders, especially schizophrenia. The text, illuminated by extraordinary artwork, compels one to believe that beyond all the distress and despair, there is, and always should be, hope.' - Antjie Krog For many of us, mental illness is often shrouded in mystery, misconception and fear. Baumann spent decades as a psychiatrist at Valkenberg Hospital and, through his personal engagement with patients' various forms of psychosis, he describes the lived experiences of those who suffer from schizophrenia, depression, bipolar and other disorders. Baumann argues cogently for a more inclusive way of making sense of mental health. With sensitivity and empathy, his enquiries into the territories of art, psychology, consciousness, otherness, free will and theories of the self reveal how mental illness raises questions that affect us all.

General

Imprint:	Jonathan Ball Publishers SA
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	September 2021
Authors:	Sean Baumann
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	352
ISBN-13:	978-1-77619-147-5
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Social sciences > Psychology > General Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Psychiatry Books > Biography > General Promotions
LSN:	1-77619-147-1
Barcode:	9781776191475

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Sun, 9 Jul 2023 | Review by: Alan H.

He writes lyrically, with passion and empathy for the misunderstood and feared among us. He has not been numbed to suffering from long exposure to the suffering. Excellent.

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