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Am I the Only One?: An Uncensored Look inside the Mind of Mental Illness
Am I the Only One An Uncensored Look inside the Mind of Mental Illness Author:Tom Ryan Tom Ryan believes "Mental illness is the biggest challenge in the world". 1. Every year in the U.S. records show that approx. 35,000 commit suicide. Chew on this, in 10+ years the Afghan and Iraq war less than 7,000 troops have been killed. In that same period over 300,000 have committed suicide in the United States. It is reported in 2012 more... more » military personnel died from suicide than the battlefield. 2. 70% of people who see a mental health professional never report it the insurance carrier for fear of the stigma of being labeled mentally ill. 3. The majority of the mentally ill rarely seek professional help, and live an isolated life of pain and suffering. His book is a cutting edge, honest, uncensored look inside the world of mental illness and the stigma attached to it. As an author with bi-polar disorder and depression, "Am I the Only One" is a first-hand look at these mental illness challenges that can sometimes lead to suicide. The chapters within the book explore how mental illness can affect, and ultimately destroy your own life and the lives around you. In it's conclusion, Tom offers four "how-to" steps to greatly reduce mental illness. "Am I the Only One" is an uncensored look inside the mind of mental illness and a MUST read for families and friends who cope with those who suffer from mental illness.« less