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58 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"Meet 28 icons, including pop star Ariana Grande, Hollywood icon The Rock, sporting hero Serena Williams, and even royalty -- Prince Harry -- and discover how they have dealt with mental health issues to live inspiring lives. So whatever you are going through, learn why it's ok to not be ok with these perfectly imperfect stories." -- Back cover.
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xxii, 246 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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"Most of us try to avoid feeling sad, but in this candid, comical, and deeply-felt book, therapist Chelsea Harvey Garner doesn't just argue that the future will be brighter if we learn to enjoy the unenjoyable and support each other when the vibes aren't so good, she also shows us how. What if all the advice we've received about "looking on the bright side" is wrong? What if sadness is actually the key to happiness, and can even be . . . fun? Garner...
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For Sally Diamond, people are confusing, unpredictable, and hard to read. She has always preferred routines to spontaneity, silence to noise, and forthright communication to small talk. Adopted at the age of seven by a psychiatrist, she cannot remember any details of her childhood before that age. Now forty-three, Sally finds the truth coming into sharp focus when her past becomes headline news: she endured something unthinkable as a child, and now...
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291 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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"In 1954, researchers at the newly formed National Institute of Mental Health set out to study the genetics of schizophrenia. When they got word that four 24-year-old identical quadruplets in Lansing, Michigan, had all been diagnosed with the mental illness, they could hardly believe their ears. Here was incontrovertible proof of hereditary transmission and, thus, a chance to bring international fame to their fledgling institution. The case of the...
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xxii, 409 pages ; 24 cm
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"Written with authority and compassion, this is the essential resource for individuals and families seeking expert guidance on diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, featuring inspiring, true stories from real people in their own words. Millions of people in the United States are affected by mental illness every year, and the Covid-19 pandemic only further exposed the shortcomings of the American mental health system. Too many are confused, afraid, and...
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Sue grew up in Northern Ireland during the "Troubles", From an early stage in life, she went through many traumas, as she grew up there was a lot of abuse and lived through the years of terrorism in Northern Ireland brought its struggles. As a child she came close to death on two separate occasions having been caught up in bomb attacks. As an adult, after training to be a fitness instructor and managing a gym, Sue joined the Ambulance Service and...
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Having depression doesn't mean that life as you know it is over. Not only can you survive if you have depression, but you can also thrive! You just need to know how. If you are looking for a battle plan, look no further. I have put together this easy-to-follow booklet with techniques that have saved my life. These techniques are easy to remember and use when you need them the most. And no matter what, please don't give up! I've been to the...
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As Featured on BBC Woman's Hour‘ Deeply thoughtful and compassionate' Susie Orbach, author of In Therapy‘ A book with the power to move and inform . . . [Campling] is an expert in " intelligent kindness" .' Gwen Adshead, author of The Devil You Know'Fantastic new book from Penny Campling - 5 stars' Dr Kate LovettOver the course of her 40-year career, psychiatrist and psychotherapist Penelope Campling...
9) Woebegone
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This is an autobiographical story about a young man falling into psychosis and then walking out. His past mistakes brought him afflictive emotions and when combined with the stress of a new family and stressful job, schizophrenia took hold. This book takes us with him through the different stages of his journey, along with his commentary and philosophy on mental illness.
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Nearly two million military members have deployed in support of the continued conflicts in Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom, OIF) and Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom, OEF) and Operation New Dawn (OND) (Campbell and Riggs 2015). We as a society have become more aware of the effects of war. For example, we know that military members who have engaged in combat are far more likely to be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety,...
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"If your life is not what you thought it would be, then you should have conformed to the median. It was your choice.
Now take what we give you and get off of the playground."
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Our music is now filtered, and we no longer sense the emotions the artists intended.
Our films and videos are now filtered, and the infinite colors and depth of light found only in nature have been removed.
And now our value...
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Conocer a los demas es un acto de inteligencia. Conocerse a uno mismo es un acto de sabiduria. Ejercer control y dominio sobre los demas es un acto del ego. Ejercer control y dominio sobre uno mismo es un acto supremo de la voluntad que ennoblece a la persona y eleva su ser por encima de las tendencias viciosas e impulsos serviles, propios de una naturaleza indomita.
Conocernos y empoderarnos de si mismos es el gran desafio al que toda persona se...
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Surviving with ADHD.I felt like I had a problem and sought psychological counseling and psychoanalysis, but there was a point that couldn't be resolved despite my efforts. I couldn't understand what the problem was and couldn't grasp it, and people criticized me and misunderstood me, making it difficult for me to socialize. It was only when I knocked on the door of psychiatry that I received a diagnosis of depression and ADHD and have been receiving...
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Chapter 1: Shedding Light on Depression In this chapter, we shed light on the intricate nature of depression, exploring its causes, symptoms, and prevalence. We aim to create a deeper understanding of depression, dismantling the stigma surrounding it and emphasizing the importance of seeking help.Chapter 2: Unveiling the Inner Battles Depression is not just a physical ailment but a battle within. In this chapter, we delve into the internal struggles...
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Get the Summary of Carolyn Elliott's Existential Kink in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Existential Kink" by Carolyn Elliott introduces a transformative practice that involves embracing and finding pleasure in the shadowy, unconscious parts of our psyche. Elliott argues that many harmful life patterns stem from repressed desires and a sense of wrongness about ourselves. By acknowledging and relishing in these...
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Get ready for the must-have journey of self-discovery and personal growth that everyone is talking about! Mayhem is Moniece Slaughter's thoughtful and healing new book focused on staying true to her personal journey to genuine happiness, wholeness, inner peace, and fulfillment of purpose. After fans have asked her to write a book for years, she has done so while attempting to abandon fear and failure.
If you're looking for an access point into Moniece's...
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This book is based on the author's experience with ADHD and giftedness, as well as his research and opinions on books about giftedness.While ADHD may be different and unusual from the average person, giftedness is a brain structure that differentiates between the normal and the abnormal, the genius and the gifted, the semi-gifted and the gifted.I'm talking about being a gifted person who has different capabilities and values than others.This is an...
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Finding Hope and Healing: A Christ-Centered Approach to Mental Illness is a book that offers a compassionate and insightful exploration of mental illness through a biblical lens. Written by Dr. Shiloh W. Martin, the book draws on his personal faith and professional expertise to provide guidance and encouragement for individuals struggling with mental health issues and their loved ones. The book explores various mental illnesses--such as depression,...
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Psychotherapist Adam Crabtree shows how we live our lives caught up in a series of trances. For example, when we read we become less aware of the sounds around us, temporarily losing touch with our environment and sense of time. The same kind of effect occurs when we are deeply engaged in a conversation, lost in our own thoughts, enthralled in a creative moment, or immersed in lovemaking.
While trances are necessary, enabling us to function at our...
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This book is meant to help individuals navigate the day-to-day problems they face and learn how stress can impact how they cope with life and their mental health. The book describes various coping mechanisms people may develop from stress and intends to bring the conversation about mental health to the forefront of our day-to-day life.
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