Damaged

Damaged is a powerful and deeply human account that exposes the long-lasting impact of childhood trauma on health and healing. Told through the authentic voices of psychiatrist Dr. Robert Maunder and his patient, Isaac, the book offers an intimate look into long-term psychotherapy and the complex, emotional realities of doctor–patient relationships. By tracing Isaac’s life and struggles, Damaged illustrates how early trauma can shape physical and mental health across a lifetime. At the same time, it reflects on how caring for traumatized patients profoundly affects clinicians themselves. The narrative ultimately calls for a fundamental shift in healthcare—one that places empathy, trauma awareness, and human connection at the center of medical practice.

Key Features:

• Real-Life Psychotherapy Narrative: Presents an honest, first-hand account of long-term psychotherapy from both patient and psychiatrist perspectives.
• Impact of Childhood Trauma: Demonstrates how early trauma can influence lifelong mental and physical health outcomes.
• Doctor–Patient Relationship: Explores the emotional depth, challenges, and mutual influence inherent in therapeutic relationships.
• Collegial Support in Medicine: Highlights how compassion and collaboration between healthcare professionals can improve care and clinical outcomes.
• Call for Systemic Change: Advocates for a trauma-informed, empathetic approach to healthcare delivery.
• Human-Centered Medicine: Emphasizes kindness, empathy, and action as essential elements in treating vulnerable patients.