Van Gogh had the right idea! Create something beautiful -- preferably useful AND beautiful! Imitate the beautiful things! Not the ugly things! 'A pictue is worth more than a thousand words' - an old Chinese proverb.

Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism, went on to obtain a Ph D in animal science. She teaches at Colorado State University. Marvelous first person insights into the condition known as autism or Aspergers Syndrome.

One of the MOST comprehensive publications available, with the exception of a biased emphasis on 'drug therapy.' First read Silvano Arieti's aforementioned work. Presents various schools of thought about what 'schizophrenia' is or is not, what it may be or may not be.

Excellent career guide for those diagnosed with 'Asperger's Syndrome' - a condition often confused with 'Simple Schizophrenia' - written by a woman who excelled in spite of the condition.

Whitaker sheds light on the deceptions of psychiatry, especially with regard to psychotropic drug treatment. Neuroleptics, the most commonly prescribed drug for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder merely further damage the brain, as well as other internal organs. They are more of a nemesis than an aid.

Van Gogh had the right idea! Drawing, painting!

Great illustrations.

Great book by a great architect and teacher.

Think about building your own cabin! It's a great way to get your mind off more mind-boggling things.

People develop 'schizophrenia' as a result of chemical changes in their bodies and as a result of experiencing ongoing psychological trauma -- especially during the childhood and adolescent years.

Bertram P. Karon is perhaps one of the few dudes out there -- amongst the professional psych examiners -- who has his own head screwed on tight. Naturally, the pill-happy shrinks don't like him.

Excellent, comprehensive guide to designing and building a house. Good illustrations.

Excellent book, which explains the creative process, written by a Hungarian-American playwright, Lajos Egri, who founded a school for writing in New York.

Arieti is recognized as the world leader in his explanation of the psychodynamic causes of schizophrenic.