The Trans Guide to Mental Health and Well-Being

How to Conquer Your Dysphoria, Worry Less and Find Joy

Leicht verständliches Buch geschrieben von einer*m nichtbinären Therapeut*in. Die Kapitel beginnen mit Definitionen, enthalten viele Tipps und di*er Autor*in bringt auch Erfahrungswerte ein, was seine*ihre eigene mentale Gesundheit betrifft. Das Buch enthält viele Self-Care Tipps, geht auf verschiedene Traumata, Sorgen und Ängste ein. Des Weiteren gibt es Kapitel zu Depressionen, selbstverletztendem Verhalten, Körperwahrnehmungen, Dissoziationen und akuten Krisensituationen. Verlagsbeschreibung:

'The resource trans people need right now' MEG-JOHN BARKER
'An excellent book' JOS TWIST
'Straightforward and accessible' JENNIE KERMODE

This empowering self-help guide provides advice and strategies for trans and/or non-binary people on a range of common mental health issues including anxiety, depression, body image, trauma, suicidal thoughts and dissociation. It provides advice on neutralising negative thoughts, coping with transphobia, coming out, dealing with imposter syndrome, and implementing achievable self-care strategies and mindfulness techniques.

Whether you are in a crisis or just looking for ways to improve your life, this reassuring guide is there for you to use in the way that helps you the most, regardless of where you are in your transition, or if you decide not to transition in conventional ways. Combining therapeutic expertise alongside first-hand experience, the book also highlights the importance of understanding and being proud of who you are, to help you live life to the fullest.