For a long time, I’ve shared posts and reflections about University on Watch, but I’ve never taken the time to formally introduce it. That changes now.
This book is my foundation. It is my Bible. It’s the first book I wrote, the one that shaped my journey as a writer, advocate, and mental health reformer. If you want to understand my story, my perspective, and why I fight so hard for change, University on Watch: Crisis in the Academy is where you start.
University on Watch: Crisis in the Academy is a deeply personal memoir that recounts my experiences navigating academia while grappling with schizophrenia. It’s more than just a story—it’s an unfiltered look at the struggles, triumphs, and moments of crisis that defined my college years. This book is raw, honest, and, above all, real.
What is University on Watch About?
University on Watch: Crisis in the Academy is a deeply personal memoir that recounts my experiences navigating academia while grappling with schizophrenia. It’s more than just a story—it’s an unfiltered look at the struggles, triumphs, and moments of crisis that defined my college years. This book is raw, honest, and, above all, real.
I wrote University on Watch to challenge the way we think about mental health in higher education. It’s about survival, resilience, and the urgent need for better support systems for students facing psychiatric challenges. If you’ve ever felt lost, misunderstood, or unsupported in an institution that claims to foster learning, you’ll find something familiar in these pages.
Why This Book Matters
If you’ve followed my work, you know I’m deeply committed to mental health advocacy. University on Watch is the book that ignited that mission. It’s why I continue to push for change, whether through my writing, my clinical work, or my role in shaping policy discussions.
This book isn’t just my story—it’s a mirror reflecting the experiences of so many others who have been sidelined, overlooked, or dismissed. University on Watch is about more than mental illness; it’s about systemic failure and the need for reform in academic and mental health institutions.
Read What Others Are Saying
I’m proud and humbled by the reviews University on Watch has received. Readers, critics, and mental health professionals have shared their thoughts, and I want you to see them for yourself:
- Book Review of University on Watch: Crisis in the Academy (Dennis Relojo Howell, Psychreg)
- Book Review of University on Watch: Crisis in the Academy (Kurt Sass, City Voices)
- Book Review of University on Watch: Crisis in the Academy (Kevein Books and Reviews)
- Book Review of University on Watch: Crisis in the Academy (Online Book Club)
- Book Review of University on Watch: Crisis in the Academy (Angelic Rodgers)
- Book Review of University on Watch_ Crisis in the Academy by J. Peters ( Sandy Dimiterchik, The Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance.)
Where to Get University on Watch
If you haven’t read University on Watch yet, I encourage you to pick up a copy. It’s available in multiple formats, and I’d love to hear your thoughts once you’ve had the chance to dive in.
E-Book, Soft cover, Hardcover, and Free Audiobook
I also sell copies with the J. Peters signature via mail order. If you’re interested in a signed copy, please reach out to me directly for details.
Thank you for supporting my work, for listening to my story, and for standing with me in the fight for a more inclusive and compassionate world. University on Watch is just the beginning—let’s keep the conversation going.
Max E. Guttman is the owner of Mindful Living LCSW, PLLC, a private mental health practice in Yonkers, New York.
