Living With Bipolar
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978-0-6450894-6-2
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By Xavier Coy. Illustrated by Michael Arvithis.
Living With Bipolar is an in depth creative and illustrated exploration into bipolar disorder. Raw and bleakly funny, this book is a unique experience. It tells the story of someone with the disease through the symptoms of hypomanic and depressive states and ultimately how they are best managed from lived experience.
The book is illustrated with incredible artwork by local artist Michael Arvithis. Michael’s artistic interpretations of the writing elevates this to a piece of art in and of itself. His art is haunting, beautiful, dangerous, electric and devastating. Michael’s vision and creative eye is something to behold.
AVAILABLE NOW
We are excited to announce that Xavier Coy's book is now available! Secure your copy today and be among the first to receive it.
Shipping Date: Orders will begin shipping from 12th September. Place your order now to ensure you get your copy as soon as it’s released.
Thank you for your support, and we can't wait to share this with you.
PROFESSIONAL TESTIMONIALS
“In this book Xavier bears witness to trauma and distress but also awareness and recovery in a way that positions narrative above pathology and reflection above trauma. Lived experience stories are more important than ever in a period where we are on the cusp of fundamental changes in psychiatry. We can no longer tolerate a mental health system that does not include the humanities and Michael’s evocative art drives home the imperative for creative depictions of mental health, but more; creative lives defined by self expression and self-determination.”
-- Professor Paul Rhodes, School of Psychology, University of Sydney
"It dawned on me, as I read Xavier's story, that even though mental illness is so common, few people get to tell their story, and even fewer have them published. Xavier's account highlights the isolation that comes with mental illness. Sharing these stories is an important way to reduce that isolation and lessen the stigma for people with mental illness. Xavier's book carries a powerful message: you're not alone, others have faced similar struggles and learned to manage them. It's valuable for young people to read how Xavier has managed his moods, offering inspiration to those early in their journey with mental illness. His story is one of resilience, growth, and, most importantly, hope."
-- Dr Rachael Murrihy, Kidman Centre, UTS
We are excited to announce that Xavier Coy's book is now available! Secure your copy today and be among the first to receive it.
Shipping Date: Orders will begin shipping from 12th September. Place your order now to ensure you get your copy as soon as it’s released.
Thank you for your support, and we can't wait to share this with you.
PROFESSIONAL TESTIMONIALS
“In this book Xavier bears witness to trauma and distress but also awareness and recovery in a way that positions narrative above pathology and reflection above trauma. Lived experience stories are more important than ever in a period where we are on the cusp of fundamental changes in psychiatry. We can no longer tolerate a mental health system that does not include the humanities and Michael’s evocative art drives home the imperative for creative depictions of mental health, but more; creative lives defined by self expression and self-determination.”
-- Professor Paul Rhodes, School of Psychology, University of Sydney
"It dawned on me, as I read Xavier's story, that even though mental illness is so common, few people get to tell their story, and even fewer have them published. Xavier's account highlights the isolation that comes with mental illness. Sharing these stories is an important way to reduce that isolation and lessen the stigma for people with mental illness. Xavier's book carries a powerful message: you're not alone, others have faced similar struggles and learned to manage them. It's valuable for young people to read how Xavier has managed his moods, offering inspiration to those early in their journey with mental illness. His story is one of resilience, growth, and, most importantly, hope."
-- Dr Rachael Murrihy, Kidman Centre, UTS