Mitchell, W J T

Mental Traveler: A Father, a Son, and a Journey Through Schizophrenia

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ISBN 13:
9780226695938
author:
Mitchell, W J T
format:
Hardback
publisher:
University of Chicago Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
21.6 x 14 centimetres
Genre:
Biography, Medical, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£23.64

Description

W. J. T. Mitchell's memoir is a deeply personal account of his son Gabriel's struggles with schizophrenia and their complex relationship as father and caregiver. Gabriel, diagnosed at 21, left behind a remarkable archive of creative work before taking his own life at 39. Through this poignant story, Mitchell explores the challenges of caring for a loved one with mental illness, while navigating the stigma surrounding madness and the limits of psychiatry. The book is a testament to Gabriel's determination to transform schizophrenia from a death sentence to a learning experience. Shot through with love and pain, Mental Traveler offers a unique perspective on mental illness and its impact on families. It will resonate with anyone struggling to cope with mental health issues, particularly parents and caregivers who are caught in the midst of it all.

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