The Information in this book, and other resources I have developed, are based on my years of interviewing people who experienced serious mental health issues in their lives.
I wrote the book living without Depression and Manic Depression (Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 1994). That book was based on a study I did of people with mental health issues, who had gotten well and stayed well for long periods of time. That book remained in publication for over 16 years, a long time for a book. When the rights to this book were returned to me, as they are when a book goes out of publication, I took a close look at it and decided the contents were too important to ignore. Many of the things I learned about recovery from people back then are just as important no. In addition, since then, a lot of new things have come to the scene, like WRAP.
So over the past few months I have been deciding which of the old information needed to be left in (most of it). I have added new information, like Keys to Recovery and Wellness Recovery Acton Planning, to make this book a truly comprehensive resource for people with all kinds of mental health challenges and diagnosis, people who are working on their recovery and wellness. This book alone, or supplemented by the Depression Workbook(Oakland CA New Harbinger Publications, 2007). And the many other resources I have developed, will lead you out of depression and despair and into a rich and rewarding life.


Chapters Include:
Forward
About this Book
Keys to Recovery
WRAP
Wellness and Recovery Strategies
Lifestyle Issues