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Life of the Mind Interrupted: Essays on Mental Health and Disability in Higher Education (Real Talk on Mental Health and Neurodi,Used
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"If you want to understand how higher education is built, and not built, for people with disabilitiesespecially mental healthrelated onesPryals book is for you." Book RiotThis is a book about mental illness and academia. But this is also a book about so much more than that: its about grief, and friendship, and collegiality, and accessibility, and tragedy...."While strides have been made to improve accessibility and inclusion in the workplace, for the millions who are neurodivergent or struggle with their mental health, the quest for acceptance often happens in the shadowsif at all. In higher education, where competition is stiff and job security tenuous, neurodivergent academics suffer in silence to avoid stigmatization and suspicion.In this collection of deeply personal essays, Dr. Katie Pryal, a bipolarautistic activist, law professor, and author of A Light in the Tower: A New Reckoning with Mental Health in Higher Education, traces her journey through her years as a student and professor to the moment she chose to publicly disclose her mental illness, leave her teaching career, and begin her fight for a better world for neurodivergent people.Adeptly weaving her experiences together with the stories of colleagues grappling with the management of their health within the walls of some of our most revered academic institutions, the stories she tells are as universal as they are harrowing: the constant worry, the fight for accommodations, being passed over for advancement, attracting the groundless suspicion of others, and the raw reality of living in a world that pushes mental health to the margins.Life of the Mind Interrupted is an essential and ultimately hopeful addition to the conversation on how society can treat disabled people more humanely and foster allyship in the workplace and beyond.Pryal writes with a refreshing and raw honesty. ... A mustread, not just for those in academia. Booktrib Magazine
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Life of the Mind Interrupted'? A: 'Life of the Mind Interrupted' primarily addresses the mental health crisis in higher education, offering insights into the experiences of neurodivergent individuals and those struggling with mental health issues.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Dr. Katie Rose Pryal, who is a bipolar-autistic lawyer, professor, and speaker.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: The book features a collection of personal essays that discuss challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in higher education, along with advice on topics like accommodations and stigma.
- Q: Is this book suitable for people outside of academia? A: Yes, while it focuses on higher education, the themes of mental health and neurodiversity are relevant to a broader audience, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in these topics.
- Q: How many pages does 'Life of the Mind Interrupted' have? A: 'Life of the Mind Interrupted' contains 208 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Life of the Mind Interrupted' was published on September 24, 2017.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Does the book provide practical advice for coping with mental health issues? A: Yes, it includes practical advice for managing career fears, coping with stigma, and nurturing allyship within educational communities.
- Q: What themes are explored in the essays within the book? A: Themes include accessibility, inclusion, stigma related to mental health, and the personal experiences of individuals navigating higher education.