​   This novella, “The Flight of the Bumblebee”, by Catherine Neish is a narrative story based on the author’s lived experience with a severe mental illness, Bipolar Disorder.

​Startling.  Graphic.  Emotional.  Candid.
  “Donovan” The Movie is based on the true story of Jason Bees’s lived experience with Bipolar Disorder.

​  Amy Gamble, the author, had it all; she worked for a large pharmaceutical company, had many friends, a loving supportive family, and was an Olympic basketball player.

​   Although many books on Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) separately cover the topics of diagnostic tools, treatments, self-help, and memoirs, the author, Shirley J. Davis, provides not only her lived experiences with DID but her wide scope of knowledge on the topic.  

​   Does your Mental Health and Addiction system need change?  Are there aspects to your system that requires improvement?

​   Mental illness was no stranger in Tom Roberts’ lineage.  Tom, at an early age, was exposed to domestic abuse, substance abuse, and suicides.

​   Note:  The author, Jeremy Bronaugh, has placed a trigger warning on his book, “When You Bleed to Death: A Novel”, as it contains graphic depictions of self-mutilation.

​   Molly McHugh, the author, has been through a lot in her life.  From being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder 1, a chronic daily pain illness, fibromyalgia, and hypothyroidism, all while being a single mom.

​   Fred Von Gunten’s book, “Power of Positivity:  For Bipolar & Anyone Else”, goes into great detail about the author’s 40 years with Bipolar Disorder 1 and how a continual positive approach changed his life.

   Nancy Pizzo Boucher’s first book, “Getting My Night Vision”, relates to her family’s love and support for her son, who has a serious mental illness, and how their teamwork and strategies helped Clem to become accountable for his own mental wellness and gain his own sense of independence.
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   “Replanting Lives Uprooted by Mental Illness: a practical guide for families”, Nancy shares those tips and strategies for those who love and care for someone with a mental illness and for those who work in the treatment and research of mental health.