Addiction Mental Health

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act was passed in 2008, and requires covered employers provide health plans to cover mental health services and substance abuse on the same basis as physical conditions.

"A Fight for Me: A Journey from Wreckage to Redemption" is a powerful and honest memoir adapted for young readers from the international bestseller "The Devil Inside Me" by Joshua T. Berglan. This gripping narrative chronicles the author's tumultuous journey through addiction, mental health struggles, and personal turmoil, ultimately leading to resilience, faith, and redemption. Berglan shares his raw and unfiltered story of overcoming immense challenges, including substance abuse, trauma, and the consequences of harmful choices. This book offers a message of hope and transformation, ...

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a scientifically proven technique that helps you to adjust your thinking and behaviors so that you can break out of negative loops and move forward in a much more positive manner. It teaches you how you can adjust your thinking and helps you to differentiate between negative thoughts that are helpful and those that are not.

Following the international and Los Angeles Times bestseller success of “Healing Mudras”, Sabrina Mesko offers the reader an opportunity to further explore the specific therapeutic effects of this ancient healing technique, for help with most challenging and demanding ailments of today. The book depicts in detail the intricate details of Mudra Therapy practice sets that include breathing exercises, mantras, visualizations, aromatherapy, sound healing, diet tips and affirmations to enhance the power of each sequence for specific ailment. With over 150 photographs and 75 listed Mudras, ...

Unlock the Mystery of Addiction – Understand, Heal, and Overcome Brain Change delves deep into the complexities of addiction, offering raw, unfiltered insights from over 35 years of working with addicts, their families, and communities. Through gripping real-life stories and expert analysis, Jack Daley breaks down the psychological, societal, and biological forces behind addiction. Whether you’re battling addiction, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking knowledge, Brain Change reveals the human face of addiction, providing hope, compassion, and practical steps toward recovery. ...

A Bricklayer’s Tales: A Collection of Short Stories and Memoirs by Gary Troia is a raw, darkly humorous exploration of working-class struggles, self-destruction, and creative frustration. Told through the eyes of Ray Dennis—Troia’s disillusioned alter ego—these gritty, unflinching stories dive into the realities of depression, alcoholism, drug use, and the suffocating monotony of low-paid labour. From bleak construction sites to psychedelic escapes, each tale captures the highs and lows of a man trapped between artistic ambition and brutal wage slavery. Whether facing deportation in...

Being a community leader has taught me how to actively listen to those around me. The research and publication of Porn is Mental was sparked by the alarming rise of mental illnesses caused by the consumption of pornography. This destructive addiction has the potential to dismantle every aspect of your being, leaving you mentally drained and unstable. The invaluable insights and practical remedies presented in this resource were endorsed by experts in the field, making it a vital tool for anyone seeking to regain their mental fortitude. With Porn is Mental in your hands, you'll gain a deeper...

Miriam tried for most of her life to hide her mental illness. She hoped that if she pretended it didn't exist, nobody else would notice it either. That didn't happen. Unexplainable rage attacks, persistent intrusive thoughts and a recurring overwhelming despair are difficult to hide. Working as an x-ray technologist through Covid-19 contributed to her declining mental health. In a desperate attempt to numb the pain and cheer herself up she reached for what society endorses as the ultimate relaxant: wine.

We all want to be healthier, but do you know what's good for you? For over 30 years, Dr Norman Swan has been delivering straight, honest, common-sense health information to ordinary Australians as both a physician and much-loved broadcaster. And when Australia needed clear, scientifically backed COVID-19 facts and advice, it was Norman Swan who stepped up every day to provide the answers we required. After many years of listening, Norman Swan knows what medical issues people are curious and concerned about.

Poets and writers from around the world unite to share their poems and short stories about overcoming trauma, healing, mental health, the power of words, faith, self-love, scars that have healed, and lessons learned to inspire, give hope, and support mental health programs. Contributing authors include: Big Sal, Bryan Franco, Chuck Kellum, Clara Klein, Clay Octobre, Colleen Wells, D.A. Carns, Diana Humphrey, EB Hills, Elizabeth Cox, Isabella St. Kim, Jason Bayliss, Jessica Oakwood, John Ganshaw, Julie A. Dickson, Karuna Mistry, Kathy Chaffin-Gerstorff, Leland P. Gamson, Dr. Lori Goss-Reaves...

From Hell to Hope: A Memoir of Addiction and Mental Illness takes you on a visceral journey with Kate, from the confusion of her teenage years to the fragile beauty of motherhood. Witness her battle with addiction and bipolar disorder, the desperate lows that threatened to consume her, and the flickering moments of hope that fueled her fight.

You're about to discover a proven strategy on how to overcome your shoplifting addiction for the rest of your life. Millions of people suffer from a shoplifting addiction and throw away their personal and professional success because of these issues. Most people realize how much of a problem this is, but are unable to change their situation, simply because it's been a part of their mindset for so long.

The thrust of this book is nutrition and complimentary therapies for digital addiction, anxiety, bipolar, depression, and schizophrenia. Useful resources to find authoritative information on all the included mental disorders from the American medical perspective are included. Truisms that have been passed down through the ages about mental health that have stood the rigors of scientific inquiry are presented. The role of nutrition in ameliorating anxiety is discussed.

You see your children every day. You have a handle on their lives, right? But do you know how to read the undercurrents? Can you spot the subtle signs of potentially addictive behavior? Is there a touch of violence hidden in your child? This book shows the exact key behaviors, activities, and personality changes to look for in your child that point to brewing trouble. Designed for every parent with teenagers today, this is the only book that provides honest answers to the questions you have about your child and drug abuse, alcohol and binge drinking, violence and bullying, gambling, and depression and suicide.

This book is a gentle reminder for anyone who is lost in life, experiencing difficulty in relationships, or looking for hope and trying to rediscover their self-worth. You can't understand the beauty and value of love unless your heart falls apart. No matter how hard life has been for you, no matter how tired you are, there's always a reason to live. Even a dead rose still smells great. And amid the shattered pieces of a broken heart, there's always some hope. It will help those who are trying to heal from things that they can't talk about.

Why are some people compelled to take big risks on big ideas, attempting to change a market or, indeed, the world in ways that others find delusional? And why do they keep trying, again and again, often after repeated failures and at great personal expense? Neil Seeman is one of those people: an internet entrepreneur steeped in North American start-up culture. He is also the son of one of Canada's most important brain scientists.

You're about to discover important information and a proven strategy on how to overcome a sex addiction. Millions of people suffer from sex addictions and throw away their personal and professional success because of these issues. Most people realize how much of a problem this is, but are unable to change their situation, simply because it's been a part of their mindset for so long.

Sober Spirits is destined to become one of the most unconventional books about becoming sober and beating mental health issues, all while questioning the nature of our reality in this unendingly mysterious universe.

Throughout recovery, whenever I’d heard something valuable, I'd write the gist on a scrap of paper. The book is a compilation of 250 such discussions—difficult lessons I've learned. Everyday "life" situations, relatable to anyone—whether they struggle with addiction or not: romantic relationships, self-esteem, self-centeredness, guilt, not letting go, dealing with other people.

Dopamine has been the topic of many debates and discussions among neuroscientists, clinicians, and analysts. It has been controversial and fascinating at the same time. Dopamine seems to give us motivation to succeed, to exercise, to seek rewards, to survive, and to procreate. It rewards us when we follow our instincts and can be the source of addictive behavior. People with ADHD have special challenges regarding dopamine fluctuation. Thus, regulating dopamine levels is crucial to satisfaction and happiness in life. Learn more about how to do this through this guide!