mental health

International authority on manic-depression tells the story of her own battle with the illness which revealed itself through episodes of violence, bouts of madness and attempts of suicide.

Elizabeth Wurtzel chronicles her addiction to the drug Ritalin, discussing how her dependency almost ruined her life and family.

The author describes his experiences with depression and his resulting suicidal tendencies beginning in 1985.

Actress Patty Duke recounts her experiences as a manic-depressive. Gloria Hockman reports on latest findings on the probable causes and treatments of the illness.

In his early twenties, David Fitzpatrick became so consumed by mental illness that he began to cut himself. With therapy he emerged from his self-destructiveness with a knowledge that eventually led to his own emotional resurrection.

From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Manic: A Memoir" comes a gripping and eloquent account of the awakening and unfolding of Cheney's bipolar disorder.

Zeman recounts his struggle with clinical depression in this high-octane, brutally funny memoir about mood disorders, memory, shock treatment therapy and the quest to get back to normal.

Teri Cheney had been battling debilitating bipolar disorder for the better part of her life. She was also concealing prescription drugs meant to stabilize her moods and make her "normal".

Rae had constant panic attacks growing up. By the time she reached ninth grade she became convinced that everyone was mocking her, judging her, and picking her apart, bit by little bit. She knew she needed help with her fear, anxiety, and social phobia.