![]() In the final chapter of the book he, together with Aila Ibanez Mengüc and Mathias "Bissen" Larsson, former Swedish champion in bandy, explain life with a brain disease. In his early adulthood, Mats developed a psychosis and was later diagnosed with schizophrenia. When the brain gets sick also offers several thought-provoking and imaginative illustrations by Kalicharan Patra who is working at Stockholm University, as well as an introductory painting by Mats Konradsson, artist and older brother of Åsa Konradsson Geuken. ![]() But with the finished book in hand, I think we have succeed in conveying important knowledge within the framework of an exciting bedtime story,” says Klas Kullander. With a focus on the brain, we also have to make it clear that not even adults have all the answers, even if children prefer to have the facts written in black and white. “ When the brain gets sick is, in a sense, a continuation of How does the brain work? Still, describing illnesses to children always involves the challenge of being as truthful as possible without scaring or belittling. Åsa has written the book together with Klas Kullander, Professor of Neurosciences and already a familiar name in children's libraries with How does the brain work? An often well-worn volume that, with inspiring texts and colorful illustrations, explains to children why their brains are particularly good at learning things and also motivates them to continue seeking new knowledge while they are at it. Win a signed copy of När hjärnan blir sjuk Now we have written that book, and mixing playfulness with seriousness, we aim to de-dramatize and arouse the children's curiosity,” says Åsa Konradsson Geuken, researcher and teacher with a focus on Schizophrenia. I also know that there is a lack of books explaining at a child's level what actually happens when a brain gets sick. “I often lecture at schools about brain diseases and know that many children live close to people who have been affected and want to understand what is going on. Win a signed copy of children's book När hjärnan blir sjuk.Now all curious children and parents get the chance with the new book When the brain gets sick, a tale far from princesses and unicorns - but which, on the other hand, contains Zebras with superpowers and a grandmother who finds it increasingly difficult to recognize her grandchildren. most bedtime stories begin, but wouldn’t it be exciting to start at least one evening with "The brain is made of a hundred billion nerve cells that talk to each other". Åsa Konradsson Geuken and Klas Kullander, authors of When the brain gets sick
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