Strangers to Ourselves

Strangers to Ourselves is a thoughtful exploration of mental illness, identity and the stories we tell ourselves about who we are.

Rachel Aviv follows the experiences of people living through severe mental distress and examines how psychiatric diagnoses can shape the way we understand ourselves. Through personal stories, journals, memoirs and her own experiences as a child in a psychiatric hospital, she explores the complex relationship between illness, treatment and identity.

Rather than offering simple answers, the book invites us to question how we define mental illness and how much a diagnosis can influence the way we see ourselves and our lives. It approaches these experiences with empathy and curiosity, while highlighting the resilience and complexity of the human mind.

Whether you’re interested in psychology, mental health, identity or the stories behind psychiatric diagnoses, Strangers to Ourselves offers a nuanced and deeply human perspective.

Question what defines you. Understand the stories we tell. See mental health differently.

Paperback ISBN: 9781529111651

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