Bettina was five years old when her mother took her own life. This severe trauma caused her in her adult life a number of health challenges such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.

Bettina has, through this illness, gained many insights into mental health. She explains through her lived experience how a psychotic episode can reveal suppressed emotions and how spiritual solutions can help facilitate healing. First medication, then meditation put her back on the path to wellness. In this book Bettina shares what has helped her to get well, stay well and stay balanced.

Betttina is a local Canberran author.