Publications
My published writings over the years. I started off writing mental health articles for The Bulletin, published by the West Coast Mental Health Network, which led to writing a memoir, fiction and poetry.
2026
I Want To Be Buried Standing Up by Sandra Yuen
My first poetry book is due for release May 28, 2026 published by At Bay Press, an independent, literary press in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
2025
Off the Map
An anthology of poetry and prose by persons with lived experience of mental illness. Edited by Betsy Warland, Seema Shah and Kate Bird. Published by Bell Press.
2010
My Schizophrenic Life: The Road to Recovery from Mental Illness by Sandra Yuen MacKay
My long-standing memoir about recovery from schizophrenia. Still in print on demand after 13 years!
2016
Chop Shtick
The book that should have sold but was a sleeper! Humorous, sad, and imaginative!
2018
From New York to Vancouver: Stories on the Fly by Sandra Yuen MacKay and James D. Young
A collaboration from the west to east coast between two writers who finally met in New York after writing this novella over the internet.
2020
Asking for Help by Robin Arnott, Illustrations by Sandra Yuen
Robin Arnott writes a children's book about bullying, anxiety and building confidence. Sandra's illustrates her story.
2018
Paintings: For the Love of Art Sandra Yuen MacKay
A collection of Sandra's paintings over the years. Available from the artist directly.