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The Unfragile Mind 9781800819757 Hardback

The Unfragile Mind

Making Sense of Mental Health

Francis, Gavin (author)
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'Francis combines the precision of science with a profound insight into the human condition' GUARDIAN FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ADVENTURES IN HUMAN BEING AND RECOVERY Between a quarter and a fifth of young people in the UK now suffer a mental disorder. One in four adults are prescribed psychiatric medication. These numbers represent a huge and recent expansion in mental health labelling, but reveal nothing of the experience of those seeking help.In The Unfragile Mind, Gavin draws on conversations with patients, colleagues, and his thirty years of practice to explore the chequered history of psychiatry, the nature of mental health and ill-health, and the problems - including mood disorders, trauma, anxiety and addiction - that he addresses daily.The mind, he argues, is dynamic and adaptive - better addressed not with rigid labels and protocols, but with curiosity, kindness, humility and hope.
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    The Unfragile Mind by Gavin Francis

    Posted by Nick Sarkies on 14th Mar 2026

    A highly experienced GP explores stories of the patients he has treated with great humanity, informed as much by his knowledge of psychiatry as well as his insights into the workings of the normal mind.

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    the unfragile mind

    Posted by suse on 11th Mar 2026

    a long overdue re-evaluation of the field of psychiatric categorizations, built on empathy and kindness. i wish there were more GP´s like him. a wonderful book for everyone who´s interested in the myriad states of mind that represent humankind.

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    This is such an important read in 2026- affirming, clear and easy to read and full of hope.

    Posted by Joette Thomas on 10th Mar 2026

    The article in the Guardian about this book was so engaging, I immediately ordered the book- intending to give it to my daughter who is a new child psychologist working in the NHS. I then read it cover to cover, after simply thumbing through it. If you are a human with a brain, this is worth a read.…

    The article in the Guardian about this book was so engaging, I immediately ordered the book- intending to give it to my daughter who is a new child psychologist working in the NHS. I then read it cover to cover, after simply thumbing through it. If you are a human with a brain, this is worth a read. You will then want to pass it on, I am sure.

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Authors:
Francis, Gavin
Year Published:
2026
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Hardback
ISBN:
9781800819757
Number of Pages:
304
Place of Publication:
London
Publication Date:
12/02/2026
Publisher:
Profile Books Ltd
Language:
English
Imprint:
Wellcome Collection
SKU:
9781800819757

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