{"title":"Ahmed Hankir","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful works of Ahmed Hankir, a prominent voice in the realm of \u003cem\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Wellness\u003c\/em\u003e. As a distinguished psychiatrist and academic, Ahmed Hankir offers unique perspectives and invaluable knowledge through his writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Hankir's noteworthy contributions is his book \u003cem\u003eBreakthrough\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the complexities of mental health with both sensitivity and expertise. His works are known for blending personal anecdotes with professional insights, making them engaging and accessible to a wide audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy reading Hankir's books, you will gain a deeper understanding of mental health issues and learn practical strategies for wellness and resilience. Whether you're a professional in the field or someone seeking to enhance personal mental well-being, Ahmed Hankir's writings offer essential insights and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"breakthrough-by-ahmed-hankir-9780857089724","title":"Breakthrough","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An honest, engaging and most of all, hopeful book.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Adam Kay, BAFTA-winning, multi-million-bestselling author, TV writer and performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Warm, funny and devastatingly honest. An incredibly insightful story full of hope and resilience.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Dr Amir Khan, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and Resident Doctor for ITV's Lorraine and Good Morning Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An inspiring rebuke to the nihilism which prevails in society about persons living with mental illness due to myths, misinformation and stigma.... Professor Hankir's personal journey bursts with courage, resilience and hope.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Vikram Patel, Paul Farmer Professor and Chair of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore mental health, wellness, and illness in this engaging and insightful discussion from a practising psychiatrist who himself lives with a mental health condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBreakthrough: A Story of Hope, Resilience and Mental Health Recovery\u003c\/i\u003e, World Health Organization Award Winning psychiatrist, former psychiatric patient, and mental health advocate Dr. Ahmed Hankir delivers a unique and powerful insight into mental health and wellness, mental illness, mental health treatment, and the culture surrounding mental health by tracing his own personal recovery journey from impoverished and shunned psychiatric patient to becoming an NHS Consultant psychiatrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the book, you'll explore many of the issues currently dominating the discussion of mental health and illness, including the impacts of poverty, unemployment, the cost of living crisis, homelessness, addictions, the use of medication to treat mental illness, and the widespread prevalence of stigma, discrimination, and racism in mental health and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll also find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComprehensive discussions about how to overcome shame and stigma to seek help if you're suffering from a mental illness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplorations of how mental health practitioners and family members of people living with mental health conditions can themselves remain healthy as they care for others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExaminations of why mental health-related stigma remains so stubbornly common in our societies and what we can do to combat it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBreakthrough\u003c\/i\u003e is a resource of hope and a companion for people suffering in silence who feel isolated and disconnected from society. It will also be of interest to mental health practitioners, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counsellors, addictions specialists, carers, and clients. The take-home messages are clear: living with a mental health condition is nothing to be ashamed about and, with the right support, recovery is a reality for the many and not the few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796118851820,"sku":"9780857089724","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3822773482493.jpg?v=1757080627"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ahmed-hankir.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}