‘Misunderstood’ delves into various aspects of mantal wellness, addressing topics such as stress, anxiety, depression and ADHD. The writer, Sree Krishna Seelam employes a blend of personal and real-life stories. Each chapter is structured to not only inform but also to engage readers in reflective exercises encouraging them to apply the concept to their own lives.
The author explains why having a good mental health is as important as physical health. Physical health can be seen by others and hence proper diagnosis can be done before it’s too late, but on the same hand mental health is unseen, people suffering from mental health issues fight with their own thoughts and develops a phobia of being judged, if they share their emotions.
One out of eight people in the world suffer from mental health issues. An experiment was done in United States by David Rosenhan, a renowned psychiatrist in 1973. The motive of doing the experiment was to analyse whether the patients were being diagnosed properly or not.
The outcomes were quite the opposite than expected, patients were misunderstood by the doctors and given wrong medications and therapies. Mental health is not static, it is dynamic just like an ECG machine, depending upon what level of problem an individual is facing and how to overcomes that situation.
People having weak mental health drown into their conflicting thoughts unable to find an escape and eventually harming themselves. Everybody has faced anxiety and stress over something, some overcome and some don’t.
Beyond theoretical knowledge, Misunderstood offers practical tools for readers to implement in their daily lives. Each chapter includes mental exercises, writing prompts, and daily actions designed to promote mental wellness. This hands-on approach empowers individuals to take proactive steps in managing their mental health, fostering a sense of agency and control.
The author shares the story of his two friends who gave upon life, they used to behave normally, nobody could even think what they we going through, though deep down inside both of them wanted to be heard, wanted someone who could help them, but when they weren’t able to fight with their demons, both of them ended up their own lives.
The grief of losing your loved ones stays till one’s grave.
It’s not just a book, it is a movement towards greater empathy, understanding and support for mental health.
‘Misunderstood’ is available for free download on Amazon.
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