The Unfragile Mind
Making Sense of Mental Health
(Author) Gavin Francis'Francis combines the precision of science with a profound insight into the human condition' GUARDIAN FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ADVENTURES IN HUMAN BEING AND RECOVERY Between a quarter and a fifth of young people in the UK now suffer a mental disorder. One in four adults are prescribed psychiatric medication. These numbers represent a huge and recent expansion in mental health labelling, but reveal nothing of the experience of those seeking help.In The Unfragile Mind, Gavin draws on conversations with patients, colleagues, and his thirty years of practice to explore the chequered history of psychiatry, the nature of mental health and ill-health, and the problems - including mood disorders, trauma, anxiety and addiction - that he addresses daily.The mind, he argues, is dynamic and adaptive - better addressed not with rigid labels and protocols, but with curiosity, kindness, humility and hope.
Gavin Francis
Gavin Francis is a Scottish writer and physician known for his insightful explorations of the human body, medicine, and the natural world. He has authored several acclaimed works, including "Empire Antarctica," a memoir of his experiences as a doctor at a research station in Antarctica. Francis's writing is characterized by its lyrical prose, deep empathy, and keen observation of the world around him. His works often blend personal narrative with scientific inquiry, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of medicine and literature. Francis's contributions to literature have helped to redefine the genre of medical memoir, inspiring readers to reflect on the complexities of the human experience.
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