A Mind That Found Itself - Paperback

by Clifford Whittingham Beers (Author)

A Mind That Found Itself is a memoir written by Clifford Whittingham Beers, originally published in 1908. The book chronicles Beers' personal experience with mental illness and his subsequent commitment to improving the treatment of those who suffer from mental health issues.Beers describes his own struggles with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, as well as his experiences in various mental health institutions. He also details the mistreatment and abuse he witnessed and endured during his time in these institutions.Despite these challenges, Beers remained committed to advocating for better treatment for those with mental illness. He founded the National Committee for Mental Hygiene, which later became the National Mental Health Association, and worked tirelessly to raise awareness about mental health issues and improve the quality of care provided to those who suffer from them.A Mind That Found Itself is considered a groundbreaking work in the field of mental health, and Beers' advocacy efforts helped to pave the way for significant advancements in the treatment of mental illness. The book remains a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of fighting for social justice and equality.This is the autobiography of Clifford Whittingham Beers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.