{"product_id":"breakthrough-a-story-of-hope-resilience-and-mental-health-recovery-paperback-softback-9780857089724","title":"Breakthrough; A Story of Hope, Resilience and Mental Health Recovery (Paperback \/ softback) 9780857089724","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBreakthrough\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Story of Hope, Resilience and Mental Health Recovery\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An honest, engaging and most of all, hopeful book.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Adam Kay\u003c\/b\u003e, BAFTA-winning, multi-million-bestselling author, TV writer and performer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Warm, funny and devastatingly honest. An incredibly insightful story full of hope and resilience.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Dr Amir Khan, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/i\u003eBestselling Author and Resident Doctor for ITV’s \u003ci\u003eLorraine \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGood Morning Britain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The commonly held view that the widespread stigma attached to mental illness is the result of misinformation in the population has spawned a wave of well-meaning, but largely ineffective, public education campaigns. The fact is that stigma is largely the result of the reality of the lived experience of persons with mental illness, characterised by exclusion and violence, not least in the health care system. The battle against stigma must begin with placing the lives of humans at the heart of all conversations about mental illness and this book is an exemplar of such an endeavour. Professor Hankir offers an inspiring rebuke to the nihilism which prevails in society about mental illness through the courage, resilience and hope of his personal journey.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Vikram Patel, \u003c\/b\u003ePaul Farmer Professor and Chair of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, USA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Professor Hankir's incredible story describing his extraordinary experiences is an important contribution to the mental health literature. Essential reading especially for persons living with a mental health condition, their loved ones and carers and mental health practitioners.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Professor Tamsin Ford\u003c\/b\u003e, Head of the Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Embracing a world of life challenges, and guided by his expertise, both personal and professional, Professor Ahmed Hankir has given us a gift – a true Breakthrough. This timely book reminds us that mental health \"flaws\" can be tools: that vulnerability and shared humanity can be deployed to heal our fellow wounded travellers.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Andrés Martin\u003c\/b\u003e, MD, PhD, Riva Ariella Ritvo Professor, Yale Child Study Center and Medical Director, Children's Psychiatric Inpatient Service at Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital, Connecticut USA. Editor Emeritus, Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A story of an extraordinary, challenged, and packed life in which Ahmed bravely recounts, with every humility and grace, the life journey which has made him a unique and powerful role model for all who face adversity in their lives. This book is a toolkit for turning hopelessness into success, sadness into deep joy and stigmatisation into fuel for positively transforming others’ lives. Please, please, please read Professor Hankir’s inspirational book, it will change your life.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Professor Ged Byrne MBE\u003c\/b\u003e, Director Global Health, Consultant Surgeon, NHS England\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I was present at the 75th World Health Organization World Health Assembly in Geneva when Dr Ahmed Hankir delivered his acceptance speech for the WHO Director General Award for Global Health. Just as this book is written from the heart, he spoke from the heart, and I was moved to tears as a Health Minister [of Malaysia] confronted with the immense pressure of handling the pandemic in my country.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBreakthrough \u003c\/i\u003eis a delightful recollection of Ahmed's journey from a happy childhood to his mental health challenges as a medical student and finally to professional recognition and international acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBreakthrough\u003c\/i\u003e demolishes the stigma associated with mental illness through Ahmed's own personal struggles and triumphs and is told with great empathy, humility and a liberal dose of humor. A must read for anyone who believes in compassion and kindness in helping others and themselves.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Khairy Jamaluddin\u003c\/b\u003e, Vice President of the 75th WHO World Health Assembly and Former Minister of Health of Malaysia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAhmed Hankir (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780857089724, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 18 April 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.1 x 13.7 x 2 cm, 0.318 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An honest, engaging and most of all, hopeful book.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Adam Kay, BAFTA-winning, multi-million-bestselling author, TV writer and performer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Warm, funny and devastatingly honest. An incredibly insightful story full of hope and resilience.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Dr Amir Khan, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and Resident Doctor for ITV's Lorraine and Good Morning Britain\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An inspiring rebuke to the nihilism which prevails in society about persons living with mental illness due to myths, misinformation and stigma.... Professor Hankir's personal journey bursts with courage, resilience and hope.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Vikram Patel, Paul Farmer Professor and Chair of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, USA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore mental health, wellness, and illness in this engaging and insightful discussion from a practicing psychiatrist who himself lives with a mental health condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBreakthrough: A Story of Hope, Resilience and Mental Health Recovery\u003c\/i\u003e, World Health Organization Award Winning psychiatrist, former psychiatric patient and mental health advocate Dr. Ahmed Hankir delivers a unique and powerful insight into mental health and wellness, mental illness, mental health treatment, and the culture surrounding mental health by tracing his own personal recovery journey from impoverished and shunned psychiatric patient, to becoming an NHS Consultant psychiatrist. In the book you'll explore many of the issues currently dominating the discussion of mental health and illness, including the impacts of poverty, unemployment, the cost of living crisis, homelessness, addictions, the use of medication to treat mental illness, the widespread prevalence of stigma, discrimination and racism in mental health and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll also find:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive discussions about how to overcome shame and stigma to seek help if you're suffering from a mental illness.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplorations of how mental health practitioners and family members of people living with mental health conditions can themselves remain healthy as they care for others.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExaminations of why mental health related stigma remains so stubbornly common in our societies and what we can do to combat it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBreakthrough\u003c\/i\u003e is a resource of hope and a companion for people suffering in silence who feel isolated and disconnected from society. It will also be of interest to mental health practitioners, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counsellors, addictions specialists, carers and clients. The take home messages are clear: living with a mental health condition is nothing to be ashamed about and, with the right support, recovery is a reality for the many and not the few.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction and Mission Statement xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Seeking Sanctuary 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Identity Formation and Fragmentation 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Disillusionment 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Breaking Point 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Recovery and Discovery 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Bittersweet 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The Wounded Healer 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Canaries in a Coal Mine 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Dancing in the Dark 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Reframing 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Firefighting 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Sorrow in the Holy Land 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 245\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Other branches of medicine [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Other branches of medicine\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Other%20branches%20of%20medicine%20%5BMM%5D%22\"\u003eMM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Capstone","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453495308568,"sku":"9780857089724","price":11.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780857089724.jpg?v=1785285122","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/breakthrough-a-story-of-hope-resilience-and-mental-health-recovery-paperback-softback-9780857089724","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}