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From Hurt to Hope
Stories of mental health, mental illness and being autistic
Edited by:
Mair Elliott
Contributions by:
Yenn Purkis
Contributions by:
Suzy Rowland
Contributions by:
Emma Cobb
Contributions by:
Emma Wishart
Contributions by:
Paul Statham
Contributions by:
Robert Joyce
Contributions by:
Casey Chonily
Contributions by:
Jessica White
Contributions by:
Morénike Giwa Onaiwu
Contributions by:
Nura Aabe
Edited by :
Mair Elliott ,Contributions by :
Yenn Purkis ,Contributions by :
Suzy Rowland ,Contributions by :
Emma Cobb ,Contributions by :
Emma Wishart ,Contributions by :
Paul Statham ,Contributions by :
Robert Joyce ,Contributions by :
Casey Chonily ,Contributions by :
Jessica White ,Contributions by :
Morénike Giwa Onaiwu ,Contributions by :
Nura AabeISBN:
9781787755857Product Form:
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English
Audience:
General/trade
Dec 21, 2021
$26.95 CAD
Forthcoming
Dimensions:
226 x 152 x 20 mm | 280 grPage Count:
240 pages
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Children with Special Needs
Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome|Coping with anxiety and phobias
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Collected essays from autistic people who have overcome a range of mental health issues. At turns heart-breaking, enlightening, frank and inspiring.
Almost 80% of autistic people have a co-occurring mental health condition, and this powerful book puts their voices front and center, showcasing the human experience beyond the medicalized language and diagnoses. This poignant essay collection shines a light on voices that often go unheard in our society. Covering a range of experiences from multiple ages, genders and backgrounds, discussions include trauma, relationships, masking, healthcare, intersectionality and more.
The essays are structured along the topics of hurt (personal experiences and how they shaped the contributor), help (the tools and tips which have helped on their personal journeys), and hope (looking forward to the future). At times touching, humorous, and also enraging, this book offers a frank and honest depiction of the challenges autistic people face and the knock-on effect on their mental health. A challenge to change how our society treats and values one another.
Market size: 80% of autistic people also have a diagnosis of a mental health condition
Representation: Showcases a diverse range of voices that usually go unheard in wider society, including those in the UK, US, Australia and Spain
Empathy: It emphasises the human nuances of their experiences, to counter the dominant clinical view of autism
Takeaway strategies: Provides the reader with useful tools to aid their recovery journeys and offers a positive outlook on the future
From Hurt to Hope shines a light on the prism of neurodiverse experiences of mental health and wellbeing. Providing a compelling constellation of stories about what harms and what helps. A must read for everyone passionate about making things better for future generations. - Kirsty Dempster-Rivett, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
