Saving Melissa: The 7Cs to Cure the Mental Health System

by Michael Mackniak

In this much anticipated book, Attorney Michael Mackniak, co –creator of the Guardian Model for the effective treatment of persons with mental illnesses, describes his parallel struggles with Melissa through the challenging world of mental health services. Mackniak, a young attorney and his client Melissa, a young woman with schizophrenia, find their lives overwhelmed by the confusion, stigma and mystery that shrouds everything associated with mental health treatment. Through careful planning and keen observation Mackniak develops a fail-safe treatment modality that brings relief to Melissa and her family as well as the overburdened and underfunded service system entrusted with her care. Learn about The Guardian Model, Melissa’s Project and the key elements that are the foundation for creating an Interrelated Service System. Along the journey the reader will be introduced to several more “Melissas” who present particularly challenging issues for community based providers. Using his time tested and proven system, each of these has found success where it never existed before, allowing individuals to maintain meaningful lives in their communities.

163 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 1, 2016

Reviews

[Selina Varich · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was an interesting book and I was grateful to win it. However, it was more geared to the Medical or Mental Health Professional. It could also be beneficial to a Social Services Professional or a person interested in helping people with problems. I have been retired for many years and do have a few "issues" but this book was a tiny bit not for me. But I do appreciate receiving it so much. I will pass it on to one of my social work friends. Thank you so very much.

[John]

a great look into the issues regarding those with mental disorders and how it is so overlooked and not treated meds are exspensive and most people can not afford them and do with out I myself suffer from ocd and have tried a lot of different procedures but still have issues thanks J Lee

[Sierra · Rating 2 out of 5]

A short psychology book geared towards psych and social welfare professionals. The author made good points, but if you do not work in a psych related field, this book will provide little of value to you.