At Home with Schizophrenia

Name: At Home with Schizophrenia
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ISBN: 9781915271631

A Family's Journey

Margaret Hawkins

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English

Lived Places
21 January 2026

Abnormal psychology; Psychotherapy; Coping with disability

Series: Disability Studies

What happens when a loved one lives for decades with untreated schizophrenia, hidden in plain sight within their own home?

At Home with Schizophrenia is Margaret Hawkins' moving account of her sister Barb's 30-year struggle with undiagnosed severe mental illness, and the extraordinary recovery that began only after their parents' death.

Hawkins writes with honesty, empathy, and flashes of humor as she explores the secrecy and stigma that silenced her family, the deep love that carried them through, and the dedicated professionals who helped Barb reclaim her life. Her story sheds light on the realities of mental illness while affirming the hope made possible by diagnosis, treatment, and care.

Ideal for students and professionals in social work, psychology, counseling, disability studies, and family studies, as well as families and advocates seeking greater understanding of schizophrenia and recovery.

By: Margaret Hawkins
Imprint: Lived Places
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 376g
ISBN: 9781915271631
ISBN 10: 1915271630
Series: Disability Studies
Pages: 278
Publication Date: 21 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Margaret Hawkins is a writer, arts journalist, and teacher whose work spans fiction, memoir, and essays, with publications in leading outlets and a focus on art, ideas, and mental health.