When mental illness enters your family, with author Sarah Martin

In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Sarah Martin, author of Dear Psychosis, her first award-winning book describing not only the dramatic rescue of her unwell daughter from Turkey, but the ongoing impact of helping a loved one deal with mental illness. 

Despite being an experienced theatre nurse and part of an extended family of medical professionals, nothing could have prepared Sarah for navigating the health system after her daughter Alice began experiencing psychosis and later, bipolar disorder.

Listen in to our chat on:

• Sarah's journey with her 21yo daughter Alice's drug induced psychosis
• What she learnt as a parent that she wants other parents/families to know
• The impacts on families navigating mental health challenges

If you would like to purchase Sarah's book or connect with her, see the links below:

Dear Psychosis has received 1st place in the Goody Business Book Awards and 1st place in the Journey Book Awards. Sarah is currently working on her first fiction book.

• Website https://sarahmartinauthor.com/

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