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Speaking Up For Mental Illness
In today’s society, the stigma of mental illness is prevalent and pervasive. This book chronicles the research on mental illness over the past 38 years and the indefatigable effort of mental health professionals in the destigmatization campaign in Singapore. Speaking Up for Mental Illness is a personal narrative of author Professor Kua Ee Heok. It is a testament that change is possible.
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