I loved how the Author brought us in and out of his childhood. I love how he addressed how mental illness often starts as a child and quite often goes unnoticed until it becomes an issue. I too experienced a traumatic grade school, as a female growing up in the mid 80's early 90's, with adhd (undiagnosed) I was placed at the back of the class and often made to feel stupid and a burden. I remember more specifically, in grade 5 when I began to struggle in math. I was a bit more behind than the rest of my class and because of this my teacher made me sit in back, facing the wall so I couldn't distract other students, working on work sheets that were a lot easier than I was capable of doing. They made me feel so stupid. The Authors experiences in grade school were like mine. I appreciate how the Author highlights the fact that the education system is not designed for the kids that may need a little extra support, and how often behaviours are overlooked and instead of finding the reason for the behaviour they just give out negative consequences. Like the Author I too experienced self esteem problems because of this treatment, feelings of being stupid and a burden to the Teachers. I find it interesting that I too developed Anxiety, could the failing of the school system have brought this on?? If you are looking to read a book that really highlights a genuine raw and real depiction of what it's like to live with mental illness, then look no further this is your book.
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From the Publisher
The Road To Mental Wellness
“What They Didn’t understand, is that behaviour always happens for a reason and that reason. What is the acting out behavior really telling us?”
“What They Didn’t understand, is that behaviour always happens for a reason and that reason. What is the acting out behavior really telling us?”
Chapter One
Monster A Precursor For Illness
it’s difficult to say when my dance with the mental illness devil began. I think back to being around four years old, when I had this thing about holding the doors
open for people. It was almost like a contest with myself to see how much I could do it and how helpful I could be. “I will, I will!” But now I’m wondering if I was opening the door to something terrible, dark and unseen, something that would almost destroy my life – and certainly change it forever.
And it was invisible. I’m sure that had I been able to see it, I would have slammed the door shut, even at four years old. If it had claws, a long scaly tail, terrible teeth, angry eyes, mouth breathing stinking fire…yes, I like to think that even at that tender age, my instinct would have been to stop it coming in.
Sounds like a Journey you would like to take?
Author Jonathan Arenburg did just that. His journey through the minefields and marshes of mental illness – anxiety, depression, and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a riveting read – whether you also suffer from depression/anxiety/PTSD or not.
The more we understand these conditions, the more we can help make a difference – for ourselves, family, friends, and colleagues.
Kaitlyn Walker - Reader
'Exceptionally written, highly motivational and thought provoking read! With the writer's perspective vivid in your mind and truly captivating you by leading you through his journey, intertwined with messages of hope and endearing persistence, he's telling you of the raw while showing you the strength it's taken. This book truly shows the power of taking control of your mental health journey
What you'll find Within the pages
- * Childhood struggles with undiagnosed mental illness
- * Difficulties of getting diagnosed – even in adulthood
- * Struggling as a young adult being “different”
- * The challenge of working in a first-responder/Long-term care profession
- * Trying to have a family life, when affected with mental illness
- * How to begin putting a name to the way your mind and body betray you
- * Using one’s experiences to help others
- * Learn the difference good counselling can make.
Jonathan Arenburg, Author Blogger, speaker and Counsellor
Book credits/Partnerships/Collaborations
Jonathan has also appeared on several podcasts Including: A New Dawn, The Depression Files, and Men Are Nuts. and Laug4aPuroppose podcast
Off work because of PTSD, Jonathan has dedicated his time to his getting well, while helping others too.
An addictions' counsellor, he has dedicated most of his professional life of eighteen years, working with those who have intellectual disabilities, behavioural challenges, and mental illness. He has also spent fifteen years in the volunteer fire service
- Editor/Consultant - Winnie Czulinski
- Book Layout/Formatter - Catherine A. MacKenzie
- Foreword - Dr. Stephen Schneider. PhD.
- Photography/Cover design - Angelina Obritsch
- Thank you all for your amazing work!
Meet the professional team behind The Road To Mental Wellness. Also see my other partnerships.
About the author - Jonathan Arenburg
Jonathan Arenburg is a mental health blogger, speaker, writer, and published author; He is also the host of the mental wellness podcast, #thewellnesstalks. He has also consulted with the Government of Nova Scotia and Candidates for the New Democratic Party of Canada, on improving the mental health care system in Canada.
He has also been a contributing writer for Mental health talk, a column in his local paper. In addition,
- Published Author - The Road To Mental Wellness
- Owner/Chief content creator of the blog The Road To Mental Wellness
- Contributing writer to Mental Health Talk, a Colum in his local paper
- Host of #thewellnesstalks Podcast
- Has been interviews in numerous publications, The Chronicle Herold, Halifax Today. Also appear on 95.7FM News
- A contributing author In the Mental health book: Lemonade Stand Vol. III
- Addiction's counsellor/Rehab worker in a facility for people with behaviour difficulties and mental illness
- Veteran (retired firefighter) with 15 years of service.
My passion and purpose realized
Check out the back cover of The Road To Mental Wellness
On the road to healing
Logo for the blog The Road To Mental Wellness
About the author
Top reviews from other countries
- Dr. Ashley PerkinsReviewed in the United States on May 25, 2022
Story of an Individual with Lived Experience Shares to Help Others
Verified Purchase - Luke N.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2022
A worthwhile read, honest, heartfelt and sincere.
Verified Purchase - Laugh4apurposeReviewed in the United States on November 14, 2021
An amazing look into a Mental Health Journey
Verified Purchase
