A review by speculativebecky
GILA: A Journey Through Moods & Madness by Hanna Alkaf

4.0

This slim volume is basically a mini textbook about mental illness in Malaysia, and it seems very well researched and composed. Alkaf carefully combines personal anecdotes from Malaysian individuals who have struggled with mental illness, expertise from mental health professionals, facts and figures, and advice for readers into this compact package. I found it to be a great place to start learning, and Alkaf's passion for the topic was a valuable companion to reading some hard stuff.