The Bottom Line
This book touches on a very sensitive and necessary topic, mental health concerns. Dr. Rex D. Pinegar and Dr. Rick H edit this book. They share many stories about LDS people and families that are affected by mental health concerns. These concerns cover: Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and Eating Disorders. There is also a chapter on resources that are available.
Pros
- Shares real stories about real people who are afflicted with these illnesses.
- Shares interesting statistics about mental illness and those affected.
- Gives resources and what you can do to help yourself if afflicted with mental illness
Cons
- "Does not offer professional help or direction" (p. 1) only a con if looking for this kind of help
Description
- Shares 11 real life stories from LDS families afflicted with mental illness.
- Stories from the life of Donny Osmond and Harold B. Lee
- At least two stories from each mental illness covered in book (refer to "The Bottom Line" above)
- Additional Chapter: A Holistic Approach to Mental Health
- Additional Chapter: Community Resources for Families
- Additional Chapter: Caring and Helping
- Offers the perspective from the family.
Guide Review - And I Will Make Thee Whole - LDS Book Review
This is a great book for those individuals and families afflicted with mental illness. Since "No one is immune from social and emotional concerns" this book applies to everyone. "54 million Americans have a metal disorder" and "one in five children has a diagnosable mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder...." Anyone in a leadership position would benefit from this book. The book is interesting and easy to read. As one who has family members with mental illnesses this book was great to help see how others deal with their concerns and that we are not alone. I recommend this book to anyone who works with someone who has a mental illness.
