Inspiring, true stories from real people in their own words.

Dr. Ken Duckworth recently authored the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) first book, You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health―With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families. Written with authority and compassion, this is the essential resource for individuals and families seeking expert guidance on diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Duckworth’s journey into psychiatry started when he was a boy growing up with a dad who experienced severe bipolar disorder. His father was loving, kind and periodically quite ill, hospitalized for months at a time. Duckworth became a psychiatrist in part to help his father. He feels very fortunate to serve as the Chief Medical Officer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and to be part of this remarkable community.

About the Author:

Dr. Ken Duckworth is double-board certified in adult and child/adolescent psychiatry and has completed a forensic psychiatry fellowship.

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