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Why Me?: The Brain on Tilt

By: David Kent
Narrated by: Johnathan Welsh
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This audiobook provides a comprehensive overview of mental illness, emphasizing that these conditions are biological and medical in nature, not signs of weakness or moral failings. It focuses heavily on evidence-based treatment, detailing how recovery is possible for conditions ranging from depression and OCD to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, often through a combination of medication, psychotherapy (such as CBT, DBT, and ERP), and innovative biological interventions like TMS and ECT. A critical theme is the essential role of family support and education in improving outcomes and reducing relapse rates, alongside the need to combat stigma which remains a major barrier to seeking timely and effective help. The audiobook illustrates these concepts through detailed case studies of individuals managing chronic illnesses successfully, redefining recovery as functional improvement rather than chasing a complete cure.

©2025 DAVID A KENT, MD (P)2025 DAVID A KENT, MD
Medicine & Health Care Industry Mental Health Physician & Patient Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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