Breakthrough
A Story of Hope, Resilience and Mental Health Recovery

I think Dr Ahmed Hankir is inspirational, I work in the mental health field and it’s so encouraging that a public figure and esteemed psychiatrist is talking about their own struggles with mental health. This book helps to challenge stigma and is a beacon of light for those that believe they won’t b......more

A succinct and authentic story that is informative for a wide audience, and which I would consider essential reading for anyone entering the mental health profession, and strongly encouraged reading for doctors more generally. Dr. Hankir talks from the heart and gives a lived experience that we can......more

no words left to describe the brilliance of this book. it is flawless. def recommended read for everyone that is interested in mental health stigma, inequality, stories of hope, mental health advocation,…......more

I absolutely enjoyed this book. Devastatingly honest, raw, emotional and heartbreaking. But, at the same time, so full of hope, victory and perseverance! People say they’re tired of being called “resilient”, because they’d like to have fewer battles. They don’t realize, that resiliency is in our DNA.......more

Breakthrough made me think a lot about resilience and how healing, especially mental healing, takes time and patience. Dr Ahmed’s comparison of mental and physical injuries really stuck with me, showing that unseen struggles are just as real and demanding. The book’s focus on small, steady actions f......more