Patrick J. Kennedy Books
Understanding mental disorders
By American Psychiatric Association
Based on the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, this guide provides information on what to expect from an illness and its treatment, how to recognize sympto...
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A common struggle
"Patrick J. Kennedy, the former congressman and youngest child of Senator Ted Kennedy, details his personal and political battle with mental illness and addiction, exploring mental health care's hi...
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Show me all your scars
By Lee Gutkind, Patrick J. Kennedy, Karen Wolk Feinstein
Every year, one in four American adults suffers from a diagnosable mental health disorder. In these true stories, writers and their loved ones struggle as their worlds are upended. What do you do w...
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A Common Struggle
By Patrick J. Kennedy, Stephen Fried
**New York Times Bestseller**Patrick J. Kennedy, the former congressman and youngest child of Senator Ted Kennedy, details his personal and political battle with mental illness and addiction, explo...
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A common struggle
On May 5, 2006, the New York Times ran two stories, 'Patrick Kennedy Crashes Car into Capitol Barrier' and then, several hours later, 'Patrick Kennedy Says He'll Seek Help for Addiction.' It was th...
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Profiles in Mental Health Courage
By Patrick J. Kennedy, Stephen Fried
One of Harvard Public Health Magazine's Best Public Health Books of the YearProfiles in Mental Health Courage portrays the dramatic journeys of a diverse group of Americans who have struggled with...
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