This book was more of an overarching look at mental illness now and in the past. It appears to be for those who are just starting to look into getting help for their illness and breaking down some of the assumptions and stigmas that come with that. It was very well written and put together. Great starting place for someone who is struggling with or has a loved one struggling with a mental illness.

Quick, deep read on mental illness. While bent toward an empirically-weak psychodynamic perspective, On Mental Illness offers many insights aimed at exploring the nuances, challenges, and meaning of mental illness.

I found this to be a fascinating book and think it would be a good present on a very important topic.

Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC. This was a good read, with solid advice and an easy to read style but it would probably benefit from some vignettes of peoples experiences of mental illness.

The School of Life: On Mental Illness is a thematic read on the power art can have on our sense of calm. The cover art alone is both simple and tranquil, which spills perfectly onto the pages. On Mental Illness explores the mind and how different artworks can have a deeper, calmer impact on your mental health.

I have been listening to podcasts from the School of Life for years and was excited to have access to this title! There are times that this lacks nuance and presents information in a certain manner that I struggled with, but as it is clearly written and tangible (as mental health books can be very intellectual or philosophical in a way that is inaccessible sometimes) I do see it's value in being out in the world. Also another beautiful cover from them!

This short but powerful and provocative read is truly life-changing if you take in the depths of its wisdom. I highly recommend this book that traverses the human mind in all of its glory and potential for mayhem.

On Mental Illness by The School of Life drew me in with its beautiful and calming cover art. It was a good book for me because I am interested in learning and understanding more about mental illnesses, and how better to cope with them. I have a lot of people in my life who suffer from various unwellness, and knowing more about coping strategies will help me to understand them better, and help me to help them.

I'm a fan of The School of Life books. This one was just as good as the ones I've read before it. I recommend it.

I thought this was a very important book and I’m glad they exist. It was well crafted and will be helpful for many people