From Hurt to Hope Stories of mental health, mental illness and being autistic

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Synopsis

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, 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.

Book details

Author:: Yenn Purkis, Suzy Rowland, Emma Cobb, Emma Wishart, Paul Statham, Robert Joyce, Casey Chonily, Jessica White, Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, Nura Aabe
ISBN:: 9781787755864
Related ISBNs:: 9781787755857
Publisher:: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pages:: 240
Reading age:: Not specified
Includes images:: No
Date of addition:: 2021-12-21
Usage restrictions:: Copyright
Copyright by:: Felicity Sedgewick, Laura Hull and Helen Ellis
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Categories:: Disability-Related, Nonfiction, Parenting and Family