02407cam a22003373u 4500 11962 UtSlPG 20260610133303.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 CT RC Beers, Clifford Whittingham, 1876-1943 A Mind That Found Itself: An Autobiography Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-04-01 Produced by Ted Garvin, Beth Trapaga and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. “A Mind That Found Itself: An Autobiography” by Clifford Whittingham Beers is a personal memoir written in the early 20th century. This powerful autobiography relates Beers' profound struggles with mental illness, detailing his experiences during a period of severe psychological distress marked by his feelings of persecution, delusions, and subsequent recovery. At the start of the narrative, Beers presents a candid account of his childhood, highlighting his shyness and early anxieties that foreshadow his later battles with mental illness. He discusses significant events in his life, particularly his brother’s illness and the toll it took on him, leading to a mental breakdown characterized by irrational fears and ultimately a failed suicide attempt. As he begins to recount these harrowing experiences, he transports readers into the tumultuous landscape of his mind, illustrating the isolation and despair of those suffering from mental health issues while also hinting at the structured yet misunderstood environment of institutions meant to provide care. This opening section sets the stage for a poignant exploration of personal suffering, resilience, and the quest for understanding one's identity amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Autobiographies Beers, Clifford Whittingham, 1876-1943 Psychiatric hospital care -- United States -- History Mentally ill -- United States -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11962 53382 53382