"Schizophrenic Lullabies" is an insightful and revealing collection of dark poetry themed in the realms of mental illness as expressed with such startling clarity and profound depth in the unique style of dark writer, poet and mental health sufferer, Fritz O'Skennick. Now for the first time in one volume, "Schizophrenic Lullabies" past, present and previously unpublished collide in an engaging and captivating anthology.

"Embracing the Darkness and the Light" is a startling collection of new poetry and prose from dark writer and poet, Fritz O'Skennick. This collection features a number of touching tributes and dedications to his idols, his children and friends interspersed with powerful messages to the future and lessons to humanity. This is quickly followed by a new chapter of his chilling and ever popular 'Gothic Tales'. Next we move on to a chapter of humorous poetry as expressed in his outrageous and unique style. Finally, the book finishes up with a chapter of deep, powerful verses of self exploration and inner thoughts that many can relate too.

"Balancing the Darkness & the Light" is a startling collection of new poetry and prose from dark writer and poet, Fritz O'Skennick. This collection features a chapter of 'Dreams, truths and dedications'. This is followed by a new chapter of his chilling and ever popular 'Gothic Tales' and moves into a chapter of new humorous poetry as expressed in his outrageous and unique style. Then smoothly into a chapter of deep, powerful verses of self exploration and inner thoughts, before finally settling on a chapter stunning collaborations with talented poets, Becky Blake, Beth Winter and Amanda J. Norton.

"The book, Women with Serious Mental Illness: Gender-Sensitive and Recovery-Oriented Care, calls attention to a topic and population that has been overlooked in research and psychotherapy - women with serious mental illnesses (i.e., schizophrenia, severe depression, bipolar disorder, and complex posttraumatic stress disorder). Women with Serious Mental Illness focuses on the history of mistreatment, marginalization, and oppression they have encountered in the general public and within the mental health system. This book provides an overview of recovery-oriented care for women with serious mental illness - a process of seeking hope, empowerment, and self-determination beyond the effects of mental illness. Chapters provide a historical overview of the treatment of women with mental illness, their resilience and recovery experiences, as well as issues pertaining to relationships, work, class, culture, trauma, and sexuality. This book also offers the new model of Gender-Sensitive and Recovery Oriented Care (G-ROC) for working with this group from a gender-sensitive framework. The book is a useful tool for mental health educators and providers, with each chapter containing case studies, clinical strategies lists, discussion questions, experiential activities, diagrams, and worksheets that can be completed with clients, students, and peers"--

Schizophrenia is one of the most enigmatic mental disorders, and language is one of its most essential and distinctive traits. Language and Schizophrenia provides a complete overview of schizophrenic language, utilising both psychological and philosophical perspectives to explore the unique way language impacts on this mental disorder. Language and Schizophrenia investigates specific features of schizophrenic language using cognitive psychology alongside the opposing field of phenomenological psychiatry, concluding that neither of these approaches fully succeeds in explaining the linguistic features unique to Schizophrenia. Cardella’s innovative approach of combining psychological perspectives with philosophy offers a direct alternative to traditional cognitive perspectives, emphasising the fundamental role that language plays in the disorder. This book provides a thorough analysis of the deep link between language and schizophrenia and will be of great value to researchers and postgraduates studying schizophrenia, phenomenology, neuropsychology and philosophy of language.

Within the shadows of a secluded manor, a mysterious figure lurks. A gifted psychiatrist grapples with enigmatic patients. A tenacious lawyer unravels the web of secrets. A diligent inspector hunts for clues amidst the chaos. Wives, friends, and patients entangled in a sinister game. Murder! A vanishing act! A rare psychological disorder holds the key. A strange side effect of medication induces sleepwalking. Who emerges as the hero? Who is the true villain? What dark motive drives these intertwined destinies? Testimonials: ‘Clubbing the art of science and the science of art, Dr Sohil is hailed to be the Stephan King of India.’ -Mid-day ‘Absolutely Compelling. Dr Sohil Makwana tells an untold tale.’ -India Today 'Dr Sohil’s knowledge as a doctor lends the immediacy of treating patients to his writing the medical fiction, but it is his richly detailed storytelling and humour captivates his readers.’ -International Business Times ‘Dr Sohil Makwana sets a new benchmark.’ - The Tribune ‘Dr Sohil Makwana! Don’t be surprised if you see this name on the silver screen anytime soon.’ - The New Indian Express