“Schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder are often spoken of by laypeople – I used to do it myself – as if they were definitions as precise as those for hepatitis or appendicitis. In reality, the names are no more than those given to a collection of symptoms observable at a certain moment in time.”
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Henry's Demons: Living with Schizophrenia, A Father and Son's Story
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Patrick Cockburn
Patrick Cockburn is a renowned British journalist known for his in-depth reporting on the conflicts in the Middle East. His career began in the 1970s when he started working for The Scotsman. Cockburn is praised for his profound insights into war and conflict, and his work often reveals the complexities of politics and society. more
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