In the last few years, Joan has appeared on regional radio stations and been the subject of several prominent articles. She is both articulate and incredibly interesting, Joan Leof is a terrific guest speaker for radio, groups, schools, and the press. Anyone dealing with mental health issues in their family will be keenly interested in her engrossing story as a "survivor" of the mental health syst
em. "Fatal If Swallowed" is a deeply honest, insightful, and hope-filled book for those struggling with diagnosis and treatment within the confines of the traditional mental health system. Leof is a true pioneer, as she battled the system, at times while strapped to an institutional bed, 40 years ago. Today, Joan thrives and has made her career ensuring others have access to what she discovered was her own lifeline—ongoing creative and emotional releases and integration--in her highly successful journaling workshops. For more information, please visit her website, www.joanleof.com.
