Published by The Book Guild on 28th February 2025

Available now from all bookshops, WHSmith and Amazon.

U n s h a c k l e d M i n d is a story of hope and resilience, written by an A&E doctor who endured years as a psychiatric patient, diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression.

Cathy’s life has been a constant battle, marked by frequent hospital detentions, episodes of suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. Despite psychiatry’s best efforts to treat her—including numerous medications, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and even brain surgery—these interventions only deepened her suffering.

However, through profound self-discovery, she uncovered the true causes of her emotional turmoil, sparking a transformative shift in her mindset.

U n s h a c k l e d M i n d outlines her extraordinary journey to freedom and the remarkable healing that followed.

Cathy Wield was born and raised overseas before returning to the UK for her education. She has spent most of her career as a doctor, specialising in Emergency Medicine. As an author, she has written and spoken extensively about her experiences as a psychiatric patient and continues to improve care and offer hope to those suffering from emotional crises.

‘A Moving and Powerful Story we all need to pay attention to’

JOHANN HARI
N E W YORK TIMES
BEST SELLING AUTHOR

‘A Truly Remarkable Story by a Truly Remarkable Woman’

SAMI TIMIMI
CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST