Mental illness is highly treatable with professional help and good support. It is important to understand your mental health or what your loved ones may be going through. To learn more about the common conditions, you may download our educational brochures.
When Mahita was 15, her teacher said she could see the devil in her eyes. While growing up, then raising a family of her own, she constantly fought to understand and control this ‘devil’ inside her.
She started out as a flight stewardess with Singapore Airlines and then worked her way up to Group Business Director at a leading international advertising agency. She got married and raised a family. No one suspected she was mentally ill, until the day her sister suggested she had ‘inherited Daddy’s illness’. This revelation led to a bipolar disorder diagnosis at age 42, followed by a suicide attempt where she narrowly escaped death.
Praying to the Goddess of Mercy charts Mahita’s journey from chaos to stability. It offers insights into an illness for which there is no known cause, no cure and no immunity. It will inspire and enlighten people with mental disorders and the loved ones who suffer with them. Ultimately, it is about being true to oneself and having the courage to take charge in the pursuit of happiness.
The book is available at major book shops and online. Details can be found here.
A Philosopher's Madness
Lishan Chan, author of A Philosopher's Madness, suffered from an episode of psychosis in 2008. She is now a mental health advocate with an ambition to stamp out stigma.
This is a personal and philosophical account of schizophrenia that aims to raise awareness of mental health issues. The personal aspect of the book reveals the gritty reality of what it is like to have schizophrenia, and explores issues faced by those with mental illness, such as secrecy and recovery. The philosophical aspect of the book raises questions concerning the nature of mental illness, such as whether or not mental illness is ultimately physical or mental. Referencing contemporary debates, such as whether madness is a disease or a culturally determined label, this book is relevant not only to persons with an interest in a true story of psychosis, but also to those with an interest in the relationship between philosophy and madness.
This is a personal and philosophical account of schizophrenia that aims to raise awareness of mental health issues. The personal aspect of the book reveals the gritty reality of what it is like to have schizophrenia, and explores issues faced by those with mental illness, such as secrecy and recovery. The philosophical aspect of the book raises questions concerning the nature of mental illness, such as whether or not mental illness is ultimately physical or mental. Referencing contemporary debates, such as whether madness is a disease or a culturally determined label, this book is relevant not only to persons with an interest in a true story of psychosis, but also to those with an interest in the relationship between philosophy and madness.
For general, press & sales enquiries, please contact 6846 4771 or email adeleena@pagesetters.com.sg / chanwh@pagesetters.com.sg
Come into my world: 31 stories of Autism in Singapore by Brenda Tan
"This is a powerful book, both moving and informative, heart-wrenching yet full of hope." Lucy Toh, Educator
"[This] book will help many people to better appreciate autistic children and their parents." Goh Chok Tong, Senior Minister
For the first time in Singapore, a book has been written compiling true accounts of Autism, contributed by autistic persons and their family members. Author Brenda Tan hopes that this book can be a source of encouragement and guidance to parents of autistic children. It is also a reader-friendly means for the public to understand Autism better. Brenda is an ex-journalist and mother of a six-year-old autistic boy.
To buy this book, visit www.come-into-my-world.com
Teacher Teacher I Love You - Harris Ng
"Teacher Teacher I Love You" by Harris Ng talks about the educational system in a friendly story-telling way. The book leads ultimately to the need for Mental Wellness in the educated mind.
Harris first wrote about the Mental Mind in his book Recovered Grace: Schizophrenia. The book written in English has been translated into Chinese, Malay and Korean and is also available in Braille.Harris wrote his second book on the Spirit Mind. When I First Walked In is now going through the editing process. His third book Teacher Teacher I Love You, talks about the third component of a wholesome human being: the Educated Mind. Harris says that animals, although they are living things, have no spirit and educated minds; and plants, although they are also living things, do not have all the three minds.
The book is available at the IMH retail pharmacy (located inside IMH Clinic B). It is also available at Life Bookshop at different branches, at FaithSeeds bookshop (Simei Care Centre), at Dr Ang Yong Guan Psychiatry (Paragon) and at Paya Lebar Methodist Gift Bookshop (Boundary Road).
Alternatively, click here to email Mr Harris Ng.
Recovered Grace: Schizophrenia - Harris Ng
The book traces Harris’ inspiring journey from being stricken by schizophrenia to his recovery. Harris is an outpatient of Dr Eu Pui Wai, Senior Consultant and Director of Rehabilitation Psychiatry. He is an advocate of the mental illness movement.
Price: $15.75 (inclusive of GST)
The book is available at the IMH retail pharmacy (located inside IMH Clinic B). It is also available at Life Bookshop at different branches, at FaithSeeds bookshop (Simei Care Centre), at Dr Ang Yong Guan Psychiatry (Paragon) and at Paya Lebar Methodist Gift Bookshop (Boundary Road).
Alternatively, click here to email Mr Harris Ng.
Loving a Schizophrenic
This is a true story written by Raymond Anthony Fernando of his wife, Doris Lau who is coping with depression and Schizophrenia. (*The names have been changed to protect the characters in the story from prejudice and discrimination). A heartwarming story of the healing power of love, this book chronicles the trials and tribulations of their courtship and 30-year marriage. The novel also provides an insightful peek into caring for a loved one stricken with mental illness. This is the first time that a caregiver in Singapore has written such a book and it is intended to raise awareness of mental illness from an Asian perspective.
For online orders http://www.digitalpublishingsingapore.com/lovingaschizophrenic.htm
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