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Focusing on the systemic inequalities in mental healthcare, the author highlights the ongoing challenges faced by women and girls. Gask discusses necessary changes to address these disparities and emphasizes the importance of understanding the reasons behind them. The book aims to shed light on the unique mental health needs of this demographic and advocates for reforms to create a more equitable system.

In this unvarnished account as both patient and physician, award-winning Professor of Psychiatry Linda Gask describes her search for her 'right' place in the world.

Having spent her life trying to patch up the souls of others, psychiatrist Linda Gask eventually learnt to focus on her own depression and take care of herself, too. Artfully crafted and told with warmth and honesty, this is the story of Linda's journey, interwoven with insights into her patients' diverse experiences of depression.

This concise guide offers an overview of psychiatry, exploring its fundamental concepts, practices, and the evolution of mental health care. It addresses various psychiatric disorders, treatment modalities, and the role of mental health professionals. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding mental illness within a broader societal context and aims to demystify psychiatric concepts for readers. Ideal for students and those seeking a foundational understanding of the field, it serves as an accessible entry point into the complexities of mental health.