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Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Feminist icon Phyllis Chesler's pioneering work, Women and Madness, remains startlingly relevant today, nearly 50 years since its first publication in 1972. With over 2.5 million copies sold, this seminal book is unanimously regarded as the definitive work on the subject of women's psychology. Now back in print this completely revised and updated edition from 2005 adds to her original research and findings perspectives on the issues of eating disorders,...
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English
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This is the first book to define and explore Black fatigue, the intergenerational impact of systemic racism on the physical and psychological health of Black people -- and explain why and how society needs to collectively do more to combat its pernicious effects. Black people, young and old, are fatigued, says award-winning diversity and inclusion leader Mary-Frances Winters. It is physically, mentally, and emotionally draining to continue to experience...
Publisher
TI Inc. Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Learning how and taking time to nurture yourself isn't selfish, in fact, it's a crucial part of your overall health. This special edition from Real Simple shares tips, tricks, and practices to help nurture the inner you. Divided into three sections - emotional wellness, a joyful life, and mind and body, Mental Well-Being provides the framework to help you: Feel at peace in uncertain times, eat and work out for great moods, do things in the moment...
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Publisher
National Issues Forums Institute
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Mental Illness in America: How Do We Address a Growing Problem? One in five Americans will have mental health problems in any given year. Unaddressed mental illness hurts individuals and their families and results in lost productivity. In rare cases, it can result in violence. This issue guide presents a framework that asks: How can we reduce the impact of mental illness in America? The issue guide presents three options for consideration: Put safety...
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Publisher
Harper Wave
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Harvard Medical School psychologist and Huffington Post blogger Craig Malkin addresses the "narcissism epidemic," by illuminating the spectrum of narcissism, identifying ways to control the trait, and explaining how too little of it may be a bad thing. "What is narcissism?" is one of the fastest rising searches on Google, and articles on the topic routinely go viral. Yet, the word "narcissist" seems to mean something different every time it's uttered....
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Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Come along in this how-to book to learn how to declutter your mind, worry less, and live more.
It's no secret that we have all grown accustomed to worry in the past few years. Although it's a normal part of the human experience, when it begins to affect both your mental and physical health, it's time for a change. With a few tricks and techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, and more, you can bring order to your inner world and find a sense of...
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Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Touch, taste, smell, hear, and see your way to better self-care and mental well-being. Let's face it: We all feel stress. Deep breathing, meditation, and yoga only go so far, and not being able to sit still and be alone with our thoughts isn't that unusual. The mind is designed to engage with the world around us, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to finding what calms us because we are so unique in our circumstances, our lifestyles, our finances,...
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Publisher
Austin Macauley Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
How is it possible that life, for the life of it, could be painful and joy-less? Yet it has survived for ages?'...
Is the ability to see the world in its most unflattering state, without reason nor rhyme, a gift or a curse with a pinch of mental instability?
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Publisher
Open Road Distribution
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
An acclaimed exploration of the ways in which success within our career culture can produce hidden emotional and value conflicts for men and women. Sheds new light on the path to success and personal fulfillment in today's workplace.
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Publisher
Bridge City Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Tired of feeling like shit but can't afford therapy? Finding a good therapist is hard. Finding a good therapist you vibe with--and who won't break the bank--is even harder. In This Book Is Cheaper Than Therapy , seasoned therapist Liz Kelly brings the therapy office to you. So even if money is tight, your insurance doesn't cover therapy, you can't find quality practitioners in your area, or you've been stuck on a therapist's waitlist for months, you...
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Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Boost your confidence and happiness with this mental health workbook for men The world doesn't always encourage men to be open and honest about their emotions--especially when it comes to mental health struggles. This workbook breaks through those stereotypes and helps men of all lifestyles and backgrounds take care of their mind and spirit. Inside, you'll explore what mental health really means and dive into hands-on exercises and example scenarios...
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Publisher
Eerdmans
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Time doesn't heal -- love heals When Vonnie Woodrick lost her husband Rob to suicide in 2003, she was faced with a series of decisions. How would she move on? How would she support and raise her three children as a young widow? How would she talk about Rob and honor his memory? These questions had no easy answers, but Vonnie found herself longing for one thing in particular: understanding. The stigma of mental illness loomed large over Rob's death...
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Publisher
Nelson Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A pastor and licensed psychotherapist himself suffering from depression and anxiety takes on the relationship of mental health and faith while addressing the role of self-care, compassion, and restoration"--
Mental illness loves to tell lies. One of those lies is that you really should be able to manage what you're struggling with. Pastor and psychotherapist Ryan Casey Waller says no. Mental health issues are not a symptom of a spiritual failing...
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Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Any moms who want more ease, confidence, and joy in their lives should definitely read this book!" --Kim West, MSW, "The Sleep Lady" Unlock your ability to unfluster your parenting by identifying your anxiety style so you can turn frustration to flourishing Many moms live under the weight of seemingly constant fear. They worry about everything from their kids' safety and emotional health to that weird little rash on their ankle. They are the referees,...
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Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Fair Mile was more than just a psychiatric hospital; it was an example of a nationwide network of "pauper lunatic asylums," born of responsible Victorian legislation and compassion for the disadvantaged. It was a secure home to many of its patients and staff, and the community within its walls became an integral part of Cholsey, touching almost every household in the area. Drawing on county records, first-hand accounts, and archive photographs, Fair...
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Arcadia Publishing Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Camarillo State Hospital, affectionately known as Cam," officially opened its doors in 1936, during a time when the California State Commission in Lunacy oversaw the treatment and care of those deemed mentally ill. A pioneering research institution in autism and schizophrenia, Cam achieved notoriety as one of two state institutions that accommodated children and as the first state hospital to receive certification for treatment of the developmentally...
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
From a physician and post-traumatic stress disorder specialist comes a nuanced cartography of PTSD, a widely misunderstood yet crushing condition that afflicts millions of Americans.
"Dr. Jain's beautiful prose illuminates this widely misunderstood condition and makes for fascinating reading. It is a must for anyone who has a survived trauma, their loved ones and the healthcare professionals who care for them." --Irvin Yalom, bestselling author...
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Publisher
ABC Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Expert advice from a neurotic shrink who's lived with it all his life Consultant psychiatrist Dr Mark Cross knows a lot about anxiety. Many of his patients are sufferers, which is hardly surprising, given anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia, affecting up to one in four people at some point in their lives. But Mark also knows about anxiety from another perspective, because he too has suffered from anxiety all his life. In...
19) Madness of Kings
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Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
From Caligula to Stalin and beyond, this book offers a unique and pioneering look at the recurring phenomenon of the 'mad king' from the early centuries of the Christian era to modern times. The remarkable facts that emerge lead the author to contend that mental health has played a determinant part in the making of history, where private traumas provoke the public policies of deranged statesmen. This controversial study makes for fascinating reading;...
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Publisher
Bayou Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
TEXAS LAW FOR THE SOCIAL WORKER: A 2016 SOURCEBOOK provides licensed social workers, social work students, and professors with the key legal and policy issues specific to the state of Texas today. Issues directly affecting practitioners and their students have been carefully selected from statutes, case laws, official archives of the Attorney General Opinions and Open Records Opinions, the Social Work Practice Act, and the NASW Code of Ethics. No...
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