Mental Health Meltdown - Paul and Arlene Samuels, Co-authors
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Paul Samuels, a respected name in the bipolar community, and co-author Arlene Bridges Samuels eagerly announce the launch of their new book, Mental Health Meltdown: illuminating the voices of bipolar and other mental illnesses. This remarkable book compiles thirty-three plus testimonials of people with mental illness or their family members. Leading the way, the authors themselves exclaim that "one of the best days of our lives was the day the psychiatrist diagnosed Paul with Bipolar 2." Arlene writes as a loved one affected by mental illness by providing guidance to others in similar…mehr

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Paul Samuels, a respected name in the bipolar community, and co-author Arlene Bridges Samuels eagerly announce the launch of their new book, Mental Health Meltdown: illuminating the voices of bipolar and other mental illnesses. This remarkable book compiles thirty-three plus testimonials of people with mental illness or their family members. Leading the way, the authors themselves exclaim that "one of the best days of our lives was the day the psychiatrist diagnosed Paul with Bipolar 2." Arlene writes as a loved one affected by mental illness by providing guidance to others in similar situations. "Most marriages face problems, some bigger than others. Often, the feelings of love disappear. Outrageous commitment must kick in when feeling desert us." (page 77) Through the pages of Mental Health Meltdown, readers are treated to true stories, the voices of people affected: spouses, children, and the diagnosed person. This is not a fictional book but instead portrays the actual dilemmas created by mental illness. Some are solved, while others are not. Yet all the contributors affirm that there is hope. These many voices of experience help the reader recognize the symptoms, seek the diagnosis, adjust to the impact, triumph nevertheless, and most importantly, HOLD ON TO HOPE. The authors are proven communicators with four previous titles and hundreds of columns regarding Israel. Residents of Atlanta, GA, they are influential in ministries and mental illness organizations. Paul Leon Samuels, a proud first-generation American, was born in South Bronx to Jewish refugees from the Russian pogroms. His early life's pain and challenges gave birth to poetry, writing, and public speaking. He is the author of Bipolar Missionary, Rainbow Kids, Suppose, and Where is Christmas? Paul also co-leads peer-to-peer support groups affiliated with the national organization Depression and Bipolar Alliance (dbsalliance.org). Arlene Bridges Samuels hails from South Carolina, where her parents owned Universal Decorators, a professional parade float company. She is a multi-talented singer, accomplished writer, and weekly feature columnist for The Christian Broadcasting Network Israel. Arlene's past advocacy includes refugee work, Mercy Ships, and youth ministry. -For more information, visit www.thementalhealthmeltdown.com -For media inquiries, interviews, or advanced review copies, please contact the authors at: Hope@TheMentalHealthMeltdown.com or call 404-309-6579
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Paul Leon Samuels is the son of Jewish refugees from the Russian pogroms under the Czar. Born in South Bronx, he is a proud first-generation American. The pain and challenges of his early life have given birth to his creative writing through poetry and books, as well as public speaking. He has traveled the world with World Vision, Mercy Ships, Messianic Jewish Alliance, and Youth With A Mission. Paul is a co-facilitator for peer-to-peer support groups, affiliated with the national Depression Bipolar Support Alliance. Arlene Bridges Samuels pioneered Christian outreach for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). After nine years she retired and later worked part-time with International Christian Embassy Jerusalem USA. Arlene is now an author at The Blogs-Times of Israel and writes a weekly column at CBN ISRAEL. She has often traveled to Israel, including being invited three times by Israel's Government Press Office to their annual Christian Media Summit. Read more of her articles on her CBN Israel blog.