Dear Friend,
How much is your mental health worth to you? If you’re concerned about your mental health, you’re not alone.
Anxiety and depression is a huge problem for millions of people. Alcohol abuse is estimated to effect 15 millions Americans. And behavioral and learning problems are rampant in our schools today.
Consider this:
Fact: The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 2 million children suffer with ADHD.
Fact: Stanford University Department of Psychiatry estimates that 5 – 10% of the population suffer with dyslexia – over 10 million people.
Fact: In 2004 Michigan Blue Cross Blue Shield paid out one million claims to psychiatrists and psychologists.
Fact: The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine recently reported that 6.6% (over 16 million Americans) of people suffer with an episode of clinical depression in any given year.
Fact: The same report indicates the number of Americans suffering with depression at any time in their lifetime is over 50 million people, while the number of people with anxiety or panic disorder is over 40 million.
There’s no doubt about it, poor mental health is a huge problem for many. And what’s worse is that many people live with it without getting the help they need.
I know it can be tough out there. Not only are the chances very high that you’ll need professional help at some point in time, but the process of finding the right therapist and therapy for you can be a tough proposition. That’s why you’ll want to know the important information that awaits you in this letter.
A long time ago I decided to become a psychologist because I found studying psychology was a matter of life and death. I also wanted to help people with the same kind of problems I had.
Over the years I created the program you’re reading about because I was struck by how vulnerable and uninformed many people are when they seek out help.
Of course many people will tell you that all you need to do is snap out of it, cheer up, get tough and quit complaining. WRONG! They don’t understand.
However, to make matters worse, if you look around at the mental health fields, you’re faced with a confusing array of professionals with different credentials. And the many self-help books out there can be even more confusing.
Sound at all familiar?
From personal experience I can relate.
My problems with a bad attitude, behavioral problems, dyslexia, inattention, and low grades was a way of life for many years.
Learning to read was a struggle from the word go. We thought there was something wrong with my eyes.
In Junior High School I failed Algebra the first time through due to bad attitude and negativity.
And because I came up during the great Cultural Revolution of the 1960s, I soon caught on to the wonders of drug induced altered states of consciousness.
Eventually my enlistment in the United States Air Force pulled me out of the downward spiral I was in and woke me up to the seriousness of life.
During military service two things happened that turned out to be pivotal in my development. First, my problems with anxiety, depression and substance abuse reached critical proportions and I almost didn’t make it out of Southeast Asia alive.
Secondly, I realized I was in dire need of help.
When I came back from Southeast Asia as a Disabled Vietnam Vet I was badly shaken and in need of help. One of my first stops was the Mental Hygiene Clinic at the local Veterans Administration Hospital.
At the VA I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression and began a course of therapy that, in part, inspired me to become a psychologist myself. During those early therapy sessions I was able to kick the weed habit, and traded in my bong for a case and a fifth.
I had always thought of drinking as part of the ‘good life.” Everyone did it, or so it seemed to me. Drinking was always part of the social scene. In time, alcohol stopped being a social elixir for me because I didn’t need to socialize as a reason to drink.
Like many people who use alcohol habitually, I eventually became dependent on it to unwind. And one day many years ago I became unwound, alright, and it brought me to my knees.
That was a long time ago, and since then I’ve worked hard to find a way out of the morass I was in. Just as I discovered a way out for myself, I have good news for you!
My resource, “Caveat Emptor, Let The Buyer Beware, A Consumers Guide To Mental Services”, available in both print and ebook formats, has the answers you need to sort through your options and find a clear path to mental health. And my audio “Anti-Anxiety and Stress Relief Program”, available in both downloadable and CD formats, can show you how to handle your stress on your own right now.
Read what others have said about this valuable resource:
“Author Joseph Bono, Ph.D., P.C., gives the reader an inside look at the field of mental health care for consumers… Packed with advice and information from cover to cover, Bono’s book allows people to make informed choices about mental health care and take an active role in their own care. Bono answers the questions that beginners may have. In a nutshell, the book consists of 10 chapters that contain information about why therapy does and doesn’t work, who needs it, who the professionals are and how the business is conducted. “ AuthorHouse Press Release
Just like Dorothy pulling back the curtain to reveal the Wizard, Dr. Bono demystifies the process of psychotherapy and gives a good glimpse into the important elements to consider before making a choice. It helps to make an informed decision easier.
Michael Cortese, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Executive Coach and Organizational Development Consultant
“Dr. Bono’s book ‘Caveat Emptor: Let the Buyer Beware” is an excellent primer. It clearly and thoroughly examines the inside workings of the mental health field. His clear and concise style of writing allows readers to make informed choices about mental health care. I would highly recommend Dr. Bono’s book to anyone who wants to understand this arena.” Dr. Elaine Tripi, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist and Rehabilitation Specialist
“In ‘Caveat Emptor, Let the Buyer Beware’, Dr. Joseph Bono provides the reader with his extensive and constructive insight to the world of mental health services. I believe this book to be a worthy investment of time for those in need of direction when the pressures of imperative decision-making are imposed. I find it to be a powerful tool for both the professional and layman, as it confronts a wide variety of conflicts in life and the world of therapy. For those in need of rational guidance,
‘Caveat Emptor, Let the Buyer Beware’ is both helpful and informative.” Ms. B.G.
“For my reading purposes I enjoyed the real life examples that are presented. I also enjoyed the self quizzes such as the one for stress. I felt all the examples and diagnostics were helpful; and interesting. It taught me not to look at individuals surface affect; understand that there are underlying factors in most cases of maladjustment.” Mary Boone, Special Education Teacher, Buena Vista School District
“I enjoyed reading your book. It was well written, clear and concise. You provided excellent references for the mental health buyer to be aware of. The case studies provided realism to today’s mental health issues. It is a book anyone can read and gain a great deal of insight into their own mental health needs as well as their own children or spouse. I would recommend the book as an excellent reference guide or source book to anyone.”
Dennis VanBeest, MA. BS
Buena Vista Schools
How much is your mental health worth to you? If you’re concerned about your mental health, you’re not alone.
Anxiety and depression is a huge problem for millions of people. Alcohol abuse is estimated to effect 15 millions Americans. And behavioral and learning problems are rampant in our schools today.
Consider this:
Fact: The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 2 million children suffer with ADHD.
Fact: Stanford University Department of Psychiatry estimates that 5 – 10% of the population suffer with dyslexia – over 10 million people.
Fact: In 2004 Michigan Blue Cross Blue Shield paid out one million claims to psychiatrists and psychologists.
Fact: The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine recently reported that 6.6% (over 16 million Americans) of people suffer with an episode of clinical depression in any given year.
Fact: The same report indicates the number of Americans suffering with depression at any time in their lifetime is over 50 million people, while the number of people with anxiety or panic disorder is over 40 million.
There’s no doubt about it, poor mental health is a huge problem for many. And what’s worse is that many people live with it without getting the help they need.
I know it can be tough out there. Not only are the chances very high that you’ll need professional help at some point in time, but the process of finding the right therapist and therapy for you can be a tough proposition. That’s why you’ll want to know the important information that awaits you in this letter.
A long time ago I decided to become a psychologist because I found studying psychology was a matter of life and death. I also wanted to help people with the same kind of problems I had.
Over the years I created the program you’re reading about because I was struck by how vulnerable and uninformed many people are when they seek out help.
Of course many people will tell you that all you need to do is snap out of it, cheer up, get tough and quit complaining. WRONG! They don’t understand.
However, to make matters worse, if you look around at the mental health fields, you’re faced with a confusing array of professionals with different credentials. And the many self-help books out there can be even more confusing.
Sound at all familiar?
From personal experience I can relate.
My problems with a bad attitude, behavioral problems, dyslexia, inattention, and low grades was a way of life for many years.
Learning to read was a struggle from the word go. We thought there was something wrong with my eyes.
In Junior High School I failed Algebra the first time through due to bad attitude and negativity.
And because I came up during the great Cultural Revolution of the 1960s, I soon caught on to the wonders of drug induced altered states of consciousness.
Eventually my enlistment in the United States Air Force pulled me out of the downward spiral I was in and woke me up to the seriousness of life.
During military service two things happened that turned out to be pivotal in my development. First, my problems with anxiety, depression and substance abuse reached critical proportions and I almost didn’t make it out of Southeast Asia alive.
Secondly, I realized I was in dire need of help.
When I came back from Southeast Asia as a Disabled Vietnam Vet I was badly shaken and in need of help. One of my first stops was the Mental Hygiene Clinic at the local Veterans Administration Hospital.
At the VA I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression and began a course of therapy that, in part, inspired me to become a psychologist myself. During those early therapy sessions I was able to kick the weed habit, and traded in my bong for a case and a fifth.
I had always thought of drinking as part of the ‘good life.” Everyone did it, or so it seemed to me. Drinking was always part of the social scene. In time, alcohol stopped being a social elixir for me because I didn’t need to socialize as a reason to drink.
Like many people who use alcohol habitually, I eventually became dependent on it to unwind. And one day many years ago I became unwound, alright, and it brought me to my knees.
That was a long time ago, and since then I’ve worked hard to find a way out of the morass I was in. Just as I discovered a way out for myself, I have good news for you!
My resource, “Caveat Emptor, Let The Buyer Beware, A Consumers Guide To Mental Services”, available in both print and ebook formats, has the answers you need to sort through your options and find a clear path to mental health. And my audio “Anti-Anxiety and Stress Relief Program”, available in both downloadable and CD formats, can show you how to handle your stress on your own right now.
Read what others have said about this valuable resource:
“Author Joseph Bono, Ph.D., P.C., gives the reader an inside look at the field of mental health care for consumers… Packed with advice and information from cover to cover, Bono’s book allows people to make informed choices about mental health care and take an active role in their own care. Bono answers the questions that beginners may have. In a nutshell, the book consists of 10 chapters that contain information about why therapy does and doesn’t work, who needs it, who the professionals are and how the business is conducted. “ AuthorHouse Press Release
Just like Dorothy pulling back the curtain to reveal the Wizard, Dr. Bono demystifies the process of psychotherapy and gives a good glimpse into the important elements to consider before making a choice. It helps to make an informed decision easier.
Michael Cortese, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Executive Coach and Organizational Development Consultant
“Dr. Bono’s book ‘Caveat Emptor: Let the Buyer Beware” is an excellent primer. It clearly and thoroughly examines the inside workings of the mental health field. His clear and concise style of writing allows readers to make informed choices about mental health care. I would highly recommend Dr. Bono’s book to anyone who wants to understand this arena.” Dr. Elaine Tripi, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist and Rehabilitation Specialist
“In ‘Caveat Emptor, Let the Buyer Beware’, Dr. Joseph Bono provides the reader with his extensive and constructive insight to the world of mental health services. I believe this book to be a worthy investment of time for those in need of direction when the pressures of imperative decision-making are imposed. I find it to be a powerful tool for both the professional and layman, as it confronts a wide variety of conflicts in life and the world of therapy. For those in need of rational guidance,
‘Caveat Emptor, Let the Buyer Beware’ is both helpful and informative.” Ms. B.G.
“For my reading purposes I enjoyed the real life examples that are presented. I also enjoyed the self quizzes such as the one for stress. I felt all the examples and diagnostics were helpful; and interesting. It taught me not to look at individuals surface affect; understand that there are underlying factors in most cases of maladjustment.” Mary Boone, Special Education Teacher, Buena Vista School District
“I enjoyed reading your book. It was well written, clear and concise. You provided excellent references for the mental health buyer to be aware of. The case studies provided realism to today’s mental health issues. It is a book anyone can read and gain a great deal of insight into their own mental health needs as well as their own children or spouse. I would recommend the book as an excellent reference guide or source book to anyone.”
Dennis VanBeest, MA. BS
Buena Vista Schools
