explores the subjective experiences of madness. Using clients'stories and verbatim descriptions, it argues that the experience of 'madness' is an integral part of what it is to be human, and that greater focus on subjective experiences can contribute to professional understandings and ways of helping those who might be troubled by these experiences. Areas of discussion include: will be essential reading for all mental health professionals as well as being of great interest to people who experience psychosis and their families and friends.