'Loud Silence' tells the story of Bill McKnight's personal struggle with mental illness. Using poetry he seeks to challenge myths and mindsets in an attempt to lessen the misunderstanding and stigma which surrounds society's attitude to mental illness. Whether you are a user of psychiatric services, a family member or a carer for someone with mental illness, a mental health professional or just someone who wants to know more, may the message of this book be a help and encouragement to you.