About the Book

Author Jonathan Arenburg takes readers through the minefields and marshes of mental illness, anxiety, depression, and PTSD in this riveting memoir. The more we understand these conditions, the more we can make a difference—for ourselves, our families, friends, colleagues, and health professionals.

Jonathan’s book is unique, offering value both for those living the struggle and for professionals seeking to understand the people they strive to help.

Inside the Journey, You’ll Discover:

• Childhood struggles with undiagnosed mental illness
• The difficulties of being “different” as a young adult
• The challenge of working in first-responder and long-term care professions
• Balancing family life while living with mental illness
• Dealing with thoughts of suicide
• How finding the right help can transform your life
• The difference good counselling makes—and how Jonathan became a counsellor
• Insights into PTSD, depression, and substance addictions
• The benefits of technology, social media, and supportive communities
• How to create a motivational wellness plan with personalized goals
• The healing power of fresh air, exercise, and alternatives to medication

Excerpt

Some mornings, survival was as small as making coffee and writing three sentences. I didn’t wait to feel brave; I wrote until the fog thinned enough to see the next step.

From The Road to Mental Wellness

Who It’s For

• People living with PTSD, depression, or anxiety
• Partners, family, and friends seeking to understand
• Counsellors and peer supporters looking for lived-experience insight
• Doctors, therapists, and professionals who want to better understand the people they serve