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This was a good resource for people struggling with their mental health, or others beginning to work in this field.
Some of the book is not relevant to people in the UK as it talks about healthcare in America.

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A helpful guide to many mental health issues including advice and treatments that may help. Easy to read and understand.

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This book is brilliant. It is so informative across multiple different mental, social, and physical health disorders.
The book is broken down into easy digest chunks, and is brilliantly laid out with subheadings so you can find out the exact info you need/want.
The only downside is that it refers to the US medical system rather than UK and the NHS/private.

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"You Will Get Through This: A Mental Health First-Aid Kit - Help for Depression, Anxiety, Grief, and More" is a good foundational book for people who are beginning their journey into mental health awareness or for individuals grappling with the concept of needing help.

The authors made a great choice in balancing scientific jargon with everyday language. It would familiarize readers with common terms they might encounter in a professional setting without overwhelming them.

Issues are divided into various chapters, each with multiple sections. It starts with a discussion of symptoms, followed by therapy options—though this section is focused on the US, it might not be as helpful for those outside the country. The practical advice in the coping strategies sections is immediately applicable. The tips on assisting others are insightful, and the resource lists offer a pathway to further education and support.

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A very nice introduction to lots of common things that might be affecting your mental health. Great info and nicely laid out sections make it easy to read.

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If the only thing you know about mental health is that there’s something that feels bad about yours, this book is for you. It contains 101-level info about lots of common mental health diagnoses (anxiety, depression, PTSD) and other reasons people seek out professional help (sleep problems, loneliness, and infertility and pregnancy loss). You’ll also get info on how to navigate the mental health system, which can be overwhelming even in the best of times. While the info for any single topic is pretty birds-eye, if you see yourself reflected on these pages, the authors leave you with plenty of ideas for where to go next for more in-depth info.

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You Will Get Through This is a good resource for those struggling with mental health issues, but I feel like the information presented was very minimal and entry-level. This is a great book if you're beginning to research an issue you're having but isn't going to get into the meat and potatoes of your disorder.

I was dismayed that many of the mental health issues seemed to be lumped together and weren't as specific as they could have been. I feel like with more detail, this could be an even better resource. Rather than just 'panic disorder' or 'generalized anxiety disorder' other issues like OCD could have been added and more information on how different mental health issues cross over each other and can be misrepresented. For example, OCD is often misdiagnosed as GAD and they are very different with entirely different treatments, etc.

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You Will Get Through This is a comprehensive book taking you through varying common mental health conditions and conditions which affect mental health in the realms of mental health, social health, sexual health and physical health before a final paragraph summarising how you can get help. It is clear and concise, offering what research says about each, coping mechanisms recommended (and led) by professionals, guidance on using the strategies in life, and tips for communicating about it with loved ones. I really enjoyed the way it was written. Each section follows the same structure, the content is easy to understand and I liked that it offered options to help children and recommendations of other helpful texts and resources. One thing to note is that it is written with references to the US healthcare system. The tips and tricks are applicable worldwide but small parts will only be relevant to readers in America.

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This seems like a book every household should own in case someone needs to dip into it. It’s very concise so is more a starting point than a cure but it give tips and advice to adults and children for many of life’s issues. Some of the more specific advice around navigating healthcare systems won’t apply outside the US.

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This book was well-structured and easy to follow. I liked that it broke down common diagnoses with small suggestions for managing symptoms. I also really appreciated that there were sections dedicated to talking about society, sexuality, physical health, and additional resources. This feels more comprehensive and holistic than some of the other self-help books that I've seen for assisting with managing mental health symptoms.

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Imagine making a stack of every brochure in your therapist’s office about mental health issues and adverse situations like domestic violence, depression, anxiety and eating disorders. Each section tells you what criteria you need to meet to be diagnosed, what might be prescribed or offered to help, a little bit about how to help others and children with it, and resources. This is not information like how to make it through these things and get better, just what your traditional options are. It is also very much centered around standard psychological and medical solutions like taking SSRI medications, CBT, etc. I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t already know this basic information, but perhaps those with no experience with mental health resources would find it useful.

I read a temporary digital copy of this book for review.

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This is a really great look into mental health disorders and what you can do to help cope with them.
I liked how in-depth this book is and how it even has strategies for children.
There are a lot of facts and research that have gone into this and tips to help you feel less alone.
This is a great resource for anyone suffering with mental health and also for others to know how to help them.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.

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Wow! This book is awesome! I actually like how week laid out and brief the sections are. When you are dealing with poor mental health, focus is often a challenge and this book is easy to read and nicely divided into sections. Of course, you should always seek professional help when required but this book is absolutely excellent if you are just starting to explore helping yourself/getting help. Great resource!

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What a great toolkit! I think this book will help many people and change and save many lives. So honored to have the chance to share it with readers and share my thoughts. Much more to come.

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