Mental America

72 Hours with an Emergency Room Crisis Counselor

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Pub Date 29 Feb 2024 | Archive Date 6 Nov 2024

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Mental America is a true account of a 3-year experience as an ER Crisis Counselor. The job description was to interview homicidal and suicidal patients in a busy county hospital and make a recommendation to the attending ER doctor - let them go or send them to a lock-down psychiatric hospital!

Condensed into a 72-hour Labor Day Weekend, Mental America weaves together the most interesting patients encountered. Meanwhile, back at the condo, Leroy is visiting for the weekend and making a mess of everything!

Providing a unique perspective as an Emergency Room Crisis Counselor, the content addresses the relevance of psychotic meltdowns, which can affect anyone at any time.

Mental America is a true account of a 3-year experience as an ER Crisis Counselor. The job description was to interview homicidal and suicidal patients in a busy county hospital and make a...


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Mental America offers a gripping and honest glimpse into the intense world of an ER Crisis Counselor over a pivotal 72-hour Labor Day Weekend. Stewart Swain intertwines the harrowing experiences with homicidal and suicidal patients with the chaotic visit from Leroy, creating a compelling narrative that highlights the emotional and psychological challenges of the job. I really appreciated how the book sheds light on the importance of mental health and the tough decisions counselors must make, making it both eye-opening and deeply moving. It's a powerful memoir that resonates long after you finish reading.

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🚨 Buckle up for a wild ride! Mental America dives straight into the chaos of the ER with heart-pounding stories and unforgettable characters. I couldn’t put it down as I navigated the highs and lows of crisis counseling alongside Leroy’s hilarious antics. If you’re into real-life drama and want to understand the real struggles behind mental health, this memoir is a must-read. Trust me, you’ll be hooked from page one! 🏥✨

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I was invested in reading about Stewart Swain's Emergency Room experiences. It was interesting to read and was hooked from the first page. The writing style worked and kept the reader turning the page. I appreciated Stewart Swain sharing their experience and wanted to read more.

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