This book is a must read for anyone interested in working with people who are mentally ill. This includes nurses, social workers, psychologists, various therapists, and other support staff. You will get introduced to a variety of patients with various mental illnesses by a former staff member who spent over thirty years working with patients in several state hospitals, forensic units, and correctional facilities. It is also a valuable for anyone with a family member or friend who suffers from mental illness. Most of all, it will make you appreciate your own mental health.