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A Beginner's Guide to Being Mental

By: Natasha Devon
Narrated by: Natasha Devon
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‘Am I normal?’
‘What’s an anxiety disorder?’
‘Does therapy work?’

These are just a few of the questions Natasha Devon is asked as she travels the UK campaigning for better mental health awareness and provision. Here, Natasha calls upon experts in the fields of psychology, neuroscience and anthropology to debunk and demystify the full spectrum of mental health. From A (Anxiety) to Z (Zero F**ks Given – or the art of having high self-esteem) via everything from body image and gender to differentiating ‘sadness’ from ‘depression’.


Statistically, one in three of us will experience symptoms of a mental illness during our lifetimes. Yet all of us have a brain, and so we ALL have mental health – regardless of age, sexuality, race or background. The past few years have seen an explosion in awareness, yet it seems there is still widespread confusion. A Beginner's Guide to Being Mental is for anyone who wants to have this essential conversation, written as only Natasha - with her combination of expertise, personal experience and humour - knows how.

This audiobook contains a bonus interview between Natasha Devon and Jonny Benjamin, author of The Stranger on the Bridge.

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Critic reviews

What a book! Insightful and compassionate A Beginner's Guide to Being Mental is a masterpiece on mental health. A must read. (James O'Brien, journalist and LBC broadcaster)
Natasha Devon's book is a great amalgamation of the continued dialogue around mental health: after nine months as the UK government's mental health tsar, and a lifetime living with mental illness, she shares essential advice in a clear A-Z format, illustrated by Insta-favourite Rubyetc. Wherever you are on the spectrum - because, as she says, "we all have a brain, and therefore a mental health" - you will learn and find useful ways to survive modern life, from anxiety around food to the internet. (Elle, Big Book Awards Longlist)
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Loved it, couldn't put it down. I believe it should of contained more about disabled people (other than mental illness) intersectionality.

Brilliant!

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great and accessible book that is full of helpful real world advice and isn't afraid to point the finger at the political and societal problems that underline so many mental health issues

really great book

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This has given me quite a few things to think about. It's made me question a variety of different beliefs I have had. I don't necessarily agree with all of Natasha's views, but it has definitely made me look again at where I stand.

Food for thought

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Awesome book, I can give it no higher praise than to say I need to read it again immediately and take notes.

Very empowering. Well read. Easy to understand even with idiosyncratic references. Humouress yet serious tones compliment each other. Nice nods to other relevant publications also. Memorable for all the right reasons.

Recommend to anyone who has mentally health difficulties or knows someone who does. This knowledge is worth it

GJ

Empowered

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I completely enjoyed this book, especially as it was read by the author. I found her openness, knowledge and humour made me want to keep listening to what is a book about such a serious, yet ,very commonplace subject. Her ability to make you feel comfortable with the knowledge that,whilst many of us don't fall into societies version of normal, we are all worthwhile and important people. knowledge is power, and this book imparts vast quantities of this. I also realised that being the most authentic version of myself is the best gift I can give to myself and those around me. It isn't very often that you read a book with such a positive and informative message.

Knowledge and humour makes this a page turner....

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