{"product_id":"open-why-asking-for-help-can-save-your-life-frankie-bridge-paperback","title":"OPEN: Why Asking for Help Can Save Your Life by Frankie Bridge - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781788402705\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Cassell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOPEN is Frankie Bridge's candid, deeply personal account of her lifelong struggle with anxiety and depression, and the pivotal moment she finally asked for help. Written with clinical psychologist Maleha Khan and Dr Mike McPhillips, with an afterword from the mental health charity Mind, this paperback blends raw memoir with practical, expert-backed guidance. It's an honest, hopeful read for anyone who has ever felt unable to speak up, or who loves someone who hasn't yet found the words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest known as a member of The Saturdays and S Club Juniors, Frankie Bridge has spent years in the public eye while privately battling debilitating mental health struggles. In OPEN, she pulls back the curtain on the breakdown that led to hospitalisation, the shame and self-loathing that kept her silent for so long, and the slow, difficult journey back towards self-acceptance. Rather than offering a polished, sanitised version of recovery, Frankie writes with unflinching honesty about rock bottom moments and the fear of reaching out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets OPEN apart from a typical celebrity memoir is its dual structure: alongside Frankie's narrative, clinical psychologist Maleha Khan and Dr Mike McPhillips provide expert context, practical coping tools and guidance on how to support someone in crisis. The result is part memoir, part self-help guide, designed to help readers understand not just Frankie's story but their own mental health, or that of a friend or family member. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, therapy, hospitalisation and the long process of learning to talk about difficult feelings instead of hiding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition arrives brand new, making it an ideal addition to any mental health or memoir collection, a thoughtful gift for a friend going through a hard time, or simply a powerful, relatable read for anyone wanting to feel less alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest first-person memoir from Frankie Bridge on breakdown, recovery and asking for help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes expert psychological guidance from Maleha Khan and Dr Mike McPhillips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures an afterword from mental health charity Mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines narrative storytelling with practical, actionable advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoughtful gift for anyone navigating mental health challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback, perfect for personal reading or gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrankie Bridge (born Francesca Sandford) is an English singer and media personality, known for her roles in S Club Juniors and The Saturdays. Since stepping back from music, she has become a prominent mental health advocate, speaking openly about her own experiences with anxiety and depression. Co-author Maleha Khan is a clinical psychologist, and Dr Mike McPhillips is a mental health specialist; together they bring professional insight to Frankie's personal story, with an afterword contributed by the charity Mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOPEN offers rare honesty from a well-known face, paired with genuinely useful expert guidance. It's a moving, validating read that reminds readers that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown is the UK paperback edition; ISBN as listed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frankie Bridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56265803792766,"sku":"SNG12638","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/open-why-asking-for-help-frankie-bridge-paperback.webp?v=1784371913","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/open-why-asking-for-help-can-save-your-life-frankie-bridge-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}