Committed to the Sane Asylum: Narratives on Mental Wellness and Healing

Schellenberg (artist and writer, former psychiatric patient) and Barnes (writer, psychologist) offer their personal stories and perspectives on the efficacy of conventional mental health care and their search for alternate treatment methods. The book explores conventional treatments, perspectives from psychiatric experts, feminist perspectives and approaches, business, storytelling, and art. It also includes reproductions of Schellenberg's dream paintings and clinical records, which adds an intensely personal touch. Annotation 穢2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)