The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture

The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic CultureWe tend to believe that normality equals health. Yet what is the norm in the Western world? Mental illness is on an unstoppable rise. Some 45% of Europeans suffer high blood pressure, and nearly 70% of Americans take at least one prescription drug. Illness and trauma are defining how we live. In his new masterpiece, renowned physician, addiction expert and author Gabor Mat dissects the underlying causes of this malaise physical and emotional, and

self-worth

It explains routes to assessment and diagnosis for girls and young women

accepting and unified space

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Expression

* Learn what ADHD is―and what it isn’t

as well as the negative role that ultra-processed foods play on the neurodivergent brain

She visualises her OCD as scorpions inhabiting her mind

Shon Faye reclaims the idea of the 'transgender issue' to uncover the reality of what it means to be trans in a transphobic society

It is the story of one woman trying to fit into a world that has often tried to reject her and

overcome common barriers