COVER STORY

Be kind to your mind

By Mike Cooney

THERE'S NO DOUBT ABOUT IT: mental health is a hot topic in little ol’ NZ (as it is in much of the Western world). And most of our stats point to the fact that things ain’t great in the minds of many of us in the Land of the Long White Cloud.
Our shelves and websites are cluttered with self-help books on the subject – all vying for our attention and hard-earned cash. Some are okay, a few are good, most are … meh. But a tiny handful are excellent. ‘Be Kind to Your Mind’ is one of those rarities. It’s funny, powerful, engaging, helpful … and good for our health! And best of all, it’s Kiwi-made!
We got to chat with author Julia Grace before she jumped on a cruise ship for a speaking engagement. And what better place to start than with an introduction …?

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"Your last edition was so positive and helpful and optimistic – a flicker of light at the end of the tunnel at a time when my life seemed so disappointing. I’m sure other people found it the same."

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