In this candid account, Stewart Swain condenses three years of experiences into a single high-stakes 72-hour Labor Day weekend, painting a vivid picture of what its like to interview suicidal and homicidal patients under extreme pressure. Readers are brought into the heart of a busy county ER, where Swains role as a crisis counselor requires him to make life-altering decisions: recommend release or admit patients to a psychiatric hospital.
While unraveling stories of some of the most interesting and volatile patients he encountered, Swain weaves humor and humanity into the narrative with the inclusion of Leroy, a chaotic houseguest who adds an unexpected twist to the weekend.
Mental America offers a raw, insightful, and sometimes humorous perspective on mental health crises and the professionals who work on the front lines. It emphasizes how psychotic breakdowns can strike anyone at any time, shedding light on the delicate balance between clinical decision-making and empathy.
This memoir not only delves into the challenges of mental health emergencies but also provides a poignant reflection on the human side of medicine. Swains narrative offers practical insights and deep understanding for anyone curious about mental health, ER medicine, or crisis counseling.
About the Author:
Stewart Swain is an experienced crisis counselor with three years of service in a county hospital emergency room. His work focuses on mental health, patient advocacy, and providing critical care to those in need. Through Mental America, Swain hopes to raise awareness about the unpredictable nature of mental health crises and the importance of compassionate crisis intervention.
Mental America is available for purchase on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats.
https://www.amazon.com/Mental-America-Emergency-Crisis-Counselor-ebook/dp/B0CW1JXDGM
Mental America: 72 Hours with an Emergency Room Crisis Counselor
By Stewart Swain
Release Date: February 29, 2024
ISBN: 9798883306913
Genres: Psychologist Biographies / Memoirs / Medical Professional Biographies
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