Finding Hope in a Psych Ward: Tanya J. Peterson On Her Novel 'Leave of Absence'

Finding Hope in a Psych Ward: Tanya J. Peterson On Her Novel 'Leave of Absence' Tanya J. Peterson’s novel Leave of Absence takes readers into the broken, genuine hearts of two patients in a behavioral health center. Oliver is suicidal and deeply depressed after the mysterious loss of his wife and baby. Penelope is a young woman recently diagnosed with schizophrenia and doesn't feel she deserves her fiancé’s love. Both are mourning the loss of their happy, balanced lives. But a thread of hope runs through each page as Oliver and Penelope help each other get through tough times. Author and counselor Tanya J. Peterson speaks with Mental Health and Wellness RadioHost Jenee Darden about her novel, living with bipolar disorder, writing and overcoming internal stigma as a provider with mental health challenges. You can hear more Mental Health and Wellness interviews on iTunes or by visiting www.peersnet.org/radio. Want to go behind the scenes in the making of Mental Health and Wellness Radio? Check out our video here. Mental Health and Wellness Radio is a project of Peers Envisioning and Engaging in Recovery Services. If you have an idea for an episode, please contact host Jenee Darden at jdarden@peersnet.org.

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