At any one time hundreds of thousands of people experience some form of mental illness and millions of people around them are affected by it. This guide gives you the facts, and helps you cope.

What does it include?

• What is severe mental illness?
• Facts about mental illness
• Chris’ story
• What causes mental illness?
• Psychosis explained
• Schizophrenia
• Schizo-affective disorder
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Personality disorder
• Self harm
• Medication
• Psychological therapies
• Employment, community and spirituality

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