From Hurt to Hope
stories of mental health, mental illness and being autistic
$46.20
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
20 December 2021
Summary
From Hurt to Hope: Autistic Voices on Mental Health
Almost 80% of autistic people have a co-occurring mental health condition, and this powerful book puts their voices front and centre, showcasing the human experience beyond the medicalised 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,…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781787755857 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1787755851 |
| Author: | Mair Elliott, Yenn Purkis, Suzy Rowland, Emma Cobb, Emma Wishart, Paul Statham, Robert Joyce, Casey Chonily, Jessica White, Morénike Giwa Onaiwu |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 20 December 2021 |
| Weight: | 300g |
| Dimensions: | 228mm x 152mm x 26mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
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
About The Author
Mair Elliott
Mair Elliott is a young patient activist working as a self-employed consultant and with various third sector/public organisations to improve awareness of mental health and autism. She was diagnosed at 15 with autism after having entered the psychiatric system due to mental health difficulties.
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