Snowflake: Breaking Through Mental Health Stereotypes and Stigma by Lucy Nichol

Description: Snowflake by Lucy Nichol Mental health advocate Lucy Nichol takes a deep dive into 10 of the most harmful mental health stereotypes. She examines where they come from and how they are fed, drawing heavily on the impact of social media, the press and popular culture. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sensitively and seriously exploring mental health stereotypes StylistThis is NOT a book of rules or statistics. It will NOT tell you what you can and cant say to someone with a mental health problem or to anyone for that matter. It WILL increase your understanding and empower you to stop stigma in its tracks.Take a deep-dive into some of the most harmful mental health stereotypes with mental health advocate and author Lucy Nichol. Lucy exposes 10 of the most harmful mental health stereotypes and explores the impact of social media, the power of the press and how mental health is represented in popular culture. With the help of experts and the voices of those affected by these harmful perspectives, Lucy makes a case for how we can dismantle stigma once and for all.Foreword by Sue Baker OBE. Contributors include: Natasha Devon MBE, Jonny Benjamin MBE, Hope Virgo, Cara Lisette and Dr Craig Malkin. Author Biography Lucy is a writer with a passion for mental health awareness, music, comedy and nostalgia. Shes written extensively in the media, her words appearing in the Independent, the i Paper, NME, Red Magazine, Metro, Den of Geek, Huff Post and many more. She is also a former columnist with Sarah Millicans Standard Issue magazine. She is passionate about challenging mental health stigma particularly addiction stigma and has worked with a wide range of mental health charities including: Recovery Connections, Mind, Time to Change, Student Minds, Action on Postpartum Psychosis, Road to Recovery Trust, St Andrews Healthcare and Newcastle United Foundation. She is, unfortunately, a bit of an expert when it comes to living with anxiety, and speaks openly about growing up with panic attacks and health anxiety. Lucy has also worked on behalf of Mind and Recovery Connections providing script advice for TV soaps and dramas regarding mental health (including addiction) portrayals. Lucy has also written two novels about mental health: The Twenty Seven Club and Parklife. Review Sensitively and seriously exploring mental health stereotypes * Stylist *Exploring the role of pop culture, the press and social media, [Lucy Nichol] breaks down stereotypes and champions the bravery of people who speak about their emotions * Womans Own *A much-needed, no-nonsense guide to tackling mental health stigma -- Denise WelchPunchy and kind – a great mix. Like a steely snowflake -- Andrea McLeanEducational, funny, eye-opening and very readable. It should be read by everyone * Narc Magazine *A breezy book that nevertheless travels through turbulent waters. Incisive and funny and very useful for anyone who has found themselves caught up in the hyperbole of the culture wars -- Robin Ince Promotional Mental health advocate Lucy Nichol takes a deep dive into 10 of the most harmful mental health stereotypes. She examines where they come from and how they are fed, drawing heavily on the impact of social media, the press and popular culture. Long Description Mental health advocate Lucy Nichol takes a deep dive into 10 of the most harmful mental health stereotypes. She examines where they come from and how they are fed, drawing heavily on the impact of social media, the press and popular culture. Ever been called a snowflake for sharing your emotions? Or told to man up when youre struggling? Labelled a skiver for taking a mental health day? Misconceptions and negativity surrounding mental health are still alive and well (and breeding). In this stigma-busting book Lucy Nichol exposes 10 of the most harmful mental health stereotypes. She examines where they come from and how they are perpetuated, exploring the impact of social media, the power of the press and how mental health is represented in popular culture. With the help of experts and the voices of those affected by these harmful perspectives, Lucy proposes how we can dismantle stigma once and for all. Snowflake is a call to reclaim this over-sensitive slur as someone who is brave and authentic. To stand up to the harmful rhetoric and to show strength in vulnerability and honesty. Foreword by Sue Baker OBE, International Mental Health Consultant, Changing Minds Globally. The 10 Stereotypes: 1 Attention Seeker (OR ... being honest and open) 2 Snowflake (OR ... building resilience) 3 Miserable (OR ... dealing with depression) 4 Workshy (OR ... managing mental health) 5 Psycho (OR ... experiencing psychosis) 6 Neurotic (OR ... OCD and debilitating anxiety) 7 Wino (OR ... the illness of addiction) 8 Vain (OR ... living with an eating disorder) 9 Flawed (OR ... diagnosed with a personality disorder) 10 Bad (OR ... locked up due to mental health problems) Promotional "Headline" Mental health advocate Lucy Nichol takes a deep dive into 10 of the most harmful mental health stereotypes. She examines where they come from and how they are fed, drawing heavily on the impact of social media, the press and popular culture. Feature Mental health stereotypes are daily reinforced in the press and on social media, hampering the conversation. Description for Sales People This book examines where these entrenched stigmas and stereotypes have come from, what is feeding them - and how they are totally wrong and dangerous. Engaging and humorous, leaning on popular culture to put stereotypes into context. Mental health consultant Lucy Nichol works with charities including Mind, advising on content and strategy. Includes insight from psychologists, coaches and influencers, with a foreword by Sue Baker OBE. Details ISBN1801292175 Author Lucy Nichol ISBN-10 1801292175 ISBN-13 9781801292177 Year 2023 Publication Date 2023-01-05 UK Release Date 2023-01-05 Country of Publication United Kingdom Format Paperback Subtitle Breaking Through Mental Health Stereotypes and Stigma Pages 240 Alternative 9781801292184 DEWEY 616.89 Audience General NZ Release Date 2023-01-30 Narrator Sadie Frost Publisher Headline Publishing Group Imprint Welbeck AU Release Date 2023-01-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139507368;

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