Individuals affected by psychiatry, therapists, social scientists, lawyers, psychiatrists, and relatives from all continents share their alternative work, goals, experiences, and successes. The book reflects current approaches to self-help and alternatives in cases of acute madness, as well as pathways to treatment that respect human rights. What can I do if I feel like I'm losing my mind? Where can I find trustworthy help for a relative or friend in crisis? How can I protect myself from involuntary treatment? How can I take action as a family member or friend? What should I do if I can no longer bear working in psychiatry? What alternatives to psychiatry exist, and how can I contribute to their development? Assuming psychiatry should be abolished: What do you propose... instead of psychiatry?.