Breakdowns, Breakthroughs and Benzodiazapines - by Mark Silvert (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A behind-the-scenes look into the highs and lows of life as a psychiatrist - think Adam Kay's This is Going to Hurt for psychiatry.

Breakdowns, Breakthroughs and Benzodiazepines chronicles the tumultuous life of a London psychiatrist who has worked in both public and private practice. Consultant Mark Silvert shares his personal mental health journey - from battling health anxiety to struggling with impostor syndrome - alongside patients' stories, in a book brimming with hope, resilience and humour. His story will resonate with anyone who has been on a mental health journey of their own, or who has experienced impostor syndrome on their way to success in their careers.

Mark says, "This book offers readers solace in a shared experience, showing them that they are not alone in their mental health struggles. It serves as proof that mental health challenges need not be insurmountable obstacles to success. From anxiety and obsessive thinking, to job rejection and impostor syndrome, this is the story of how I have moved forward despite challenges to become one of London's leading psychiatrists."

About the Author

Mark Silvert is a consultant psychiatrist with over two decades of experience in the NHS and a successful private practice in London. His credentials include a Harvard Medical School Clinical Fellowship and research publications, and he has served as a guest lecturer in eating disorders at King's Medical School. He regularly contributes to newspapers and mental health journals globally, including a column in HuffPost and features in Tatler and The Times.