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Beginning with the origins of the concept of mania—and the term maniac—in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, renowned psychiatrist David Healy examines how concepts of mental afflictions evolved as scientific breakthroughs established connections between brain function and mental illness. Healy recounts the changing definitions of mania through the centuries, explores the effects of new terminology and growing public awareness of the disease on culture and society, and examines the rise of psychotropic treatments and pharmacological marketing over the past four decades.

Suicide, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, and many more emotional and stress-related problems plague the first-responder community. Hundreds of thousands of these brave public servants have unwittingly become victims of the professions they once loved. However, the suffering that results from a professional life of sacrifice and service can be prevented and mitigated. Bulletproof Spirit offers field-tested expertise designed to be used by all first responders—and their families—to heal themselves and continue serving with compassion and strength.

In dieser Zeit voller Stress und Hektik leider immer mehr Menschen an psychischen Stress und seinen Folgen. Dieses Hörbuch hilft dir die Symptome von psychosomatischen Beschwerden zu erkennen und auch zu verstehen. Kopfschmerzen, Magenbeschwerden, Rückenleiden und Schwindel sind oft Hilferufe unserer Seele und wollen bewusst wahrgenommen werden. Warum kann meine Kindheit dabei eine große Rolle spielen und was kann ich dagegen tun? Das alles erfährst du in diesem informativen Hörbuch.

Anxiety is a very serious issue and especially the fear of illness is a real ordeal for many sufferers. But fear is also a feeling that every human being carries within him or her, which is vital or essential for survival and is stronger or weaker in each person depending on their personality. Fear drives, inspires, mobilizes one's own forces, leads to success, but can also make you sick - so sick that life becomes hell. Hypochondria - as the fear of illness is specifically called - is a phenomenon of completely exaggerated fears that can push sufferers to their limits.

Now in his landmark new audiobook, Defeating SAD, Rosenthal, who first described Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and is the foremost authority on the subject, offers an up to date guide to overcoming the miseries and that millions experience with the changing seasons. In his lively style, Rosenthal offers advice on how to identify, treat and overcome both winter and summer varieties of seasonal affective disorder, as well as the less severe yet bothersome winter blues.

Three years before she began writing her New York Times best-selling book I'm Telling the Truth, but I'm Lying, Bassey Ikpi returned to her native Nigeria to try to piece together a life that had fallen apart. Her career had been cut short by a bipolar II diagnosis and hospitalization, and she longed to find her way back to it. Nigeria welcomed her with promise. That fall, she created BasseyWorld presents Naija Poetry Slam, Nigeria's first National Poetry Slam competition, and she started getting hopeful.

Plagued by depression her entire life, it wasn’t until her early 50s that writer and book critic Bethanne Patrick, advocating for her own care, received a medical diagnosis that would set her on the path to wellness and stability. Recognizing the intergenerational effects of trauma and mental health struggles, Patrick unearths the stories of her past in order to forge a better future for herself and her two daughters, dismantling the stigmas surrounding mental health challenges that can plague families into silence and resignation.

Mark Meynell articulates a heart pain that most of us simply couldn't express. He connects strongly and immediately with fellow cave-dwellers.

Receive practical and insightful anxiety relief and comfort from someone with first hand experience struggling with a specific type of OCD. Kirstin Pagacz tells the riveting story of how she discovered her disorder. By high school, she was anorexic and a substance abuser—common "shadow syndromes" of OCD. By adulthood she was holding onto jobs and friends through sheer grit. Help came in the form of a miraculously well-timed public service announcement on NPR about OCD—at last, her illness had an identity.

Grief does not follow a timeline or a set path. It is nonlinear and messy, doubling back on itself just when you thought you were out of the woods. Those who have experienced the loss of a loved one know this unequivocally, but Western society still seems to think that grief should only last six months to a year—tops—when in fact, grief can last throughout a person's entire life and manifest as serious mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, anger, and despair. 

Ivor Swartz is ’n depressielyer wat die lewe kies. Ivor kyk na sy eie depressie en pleit dat ons geen mens oordeel vir wat hulle in die donkerste oomblikke gekies het nie. Hy gesels oor depressie onder tieners en reik 'n sagte hand uit na ouers wat 'n kind aan selfdood verloor het. Ivor gee nie maklike antwoorde nie, maar vra dat ons ons oë sal oopmaak vir mense rondom ons, en dat ons hulle sal ondersteun.

Wrong thinking produces wrong emotions, wrong reactions, wrong behavior—and unhappiness! Learning to deal with your thoughts is the first step on the road to healthy thinking. How to handle one's thoughts properly is what this book is all about! It explains the life-changing method the authors call Misbelief Therapy, and how it can work for you—in your home, in your own circumstances, in your own problems, in your own adverse environment, and in your own thinking.

A Call to Life aims to help veterinary caregivers increase self-efficacy, decrease unnecessary suffering, and increase sustainability in their mission to support animal health around the world. The veterinary profession is powered by dedicated, bright, and selfless individuals. Unfortunately, the long-standing and dysfunctional culture in classrooms and practices around the world expects veterinary caregivers to be ready to sacrifice everything in the name of being deemed qualified and 'worthy.'

If you love someone who has suicidal thoughts, you may struggle with profound fear of saying or doing the wrong thing. You desperately want to help, but you're unsure of where to start. This book can guide you as you support your loved one—without sacrificing your own needs and well-being. You'll find the answers to some of your most urgent questions. This compassionate guide offers essential communication techniques you can use to help your loved one, as well as strategies for navigating your own stress, worry, fear, and anxiety.

It's been described as the most important breakthrough in mental health since the introduction of Prozac in 1986. And though once considered taboo, the psychedelic compound, ketamine, is experiencing a spectacular therapeutic comeback. When combined with psychotherapy, ketamine, which has been...

This bundle is a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing bipolar disorder, designed to help those who suffer from this complex condition to live happier and healthier lives. The bundle includes audiobooks that cover a range of topics, from the basics of bipolar disorder to more advanced strategies for managing symptoms and improving quality of life.

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is characterized by extreme mood swings, with periods of high energy and elation (known as mania) followed by periods of low energy and depression. These mood swings can be triggered by a variety of factors, including stress, changes in sleep patterns, substance abuse, and certain medications. In this audiobook, we will delve into the world of bipolar triggers and how they can affect those with bipolar disorder, and most importantly, how to identify and manage them.

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that is characterized by extreme mood swings and changes in energy and activity levels. It can cause significant impairment in a person's life and can be difficult to manage without treatment. This book will provide a comprehensive overview of bipolar disorder, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. It will also explore the challenges that people with bipolar disorder may face and offer strategies for managing the condition and leading a fulfilling life.

Mental health plays a huge role in our sleep patterns. Our mental wellness can greatly affect our quality of sleep. If we are feeling anxious, depressed, or tired, we may struggle with making those choices that promote healthy sleep hygiene, and we instead get stuck with the outcomes of poor sleep hygiene. Dr. Casey will teach you how to improve your mental health through better sleep for more restful nights.

In Heal Your Daughter: How Lifestyle Psychiatry Can Save Her from Depression, Cutting, and Suicidal Thoughts, Green delineates a new branch of psychiatry, Lifestyle Psychiatry, and details how this new field can help parents to help their daughters to heal from depression and related problems. From this book, listeners will learn what steps they can take to help their daughters to reshape their daily habits so that, in turn, they can reclaim the foundations of their physical and mental health.