Health Crisis

A woman’s ‘second half’ can be a tricky time to navigate – but, equipped with the right knowledge, it can be a time for positive and significant change. Women’s health campaigner and documentary maker Kate Muir is here to offer advice, reassurance, expertise and humour to help you thrive during your midlfe years. Blending personal narrative with expert voices and the experiences of other women, Kate gives us the tools to embrace this new phase of our lives with confidence and optimism.

Will I ever feel like "me" again? Am I on the right track? How will I reach my dreams and find happiness? Based on her comprehensive qualitative research, Suzy Ross identifies 13 phases of personal transformation - processes that form an upright figure eight - to guide you along your path toward wholeness. Listeners will learn the map by entering into the stories of two ordinary individuals who face life-changing experiences that bring them into and through the depths of crisis to emerge transformed and whole.

The COVID-19 pandemic is the most significant health emergency of our time. Writing from Italy in lockdown, physicist and novelist Paolo Giordano explains how disease spreads in our interconnected world.

We have become a society not only damaged by addiction, but fueled by it. In Addiction Nation, King investigates the ways that addiction robs us of freedom and holds us back from being fully human. Through stories, theology, philosophy, and cultural analysis, King examines today’s most common addictions and their destructive consequences. In stark yet intimate prose, he looks not only at the rise of opioid abuse but at policy, pain, virtue, and habit. He also unpacks research showing patterns of addiction to technology, stress, and even political partisanship.

Saving Our Kids is an urgent call to arms for parents, educators, and anyone invested in the well-being of the next generation. This powerful and eye-opening book dives deep into the hidden costs of excessive screen time, social media pressures, and the overwhelming demands of online life.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has killed hundreds of thousands of people and infected millions while also devastating the world economy. The consequences of the pandemic, however, go much further: they threaten the fabric of national and international politics around the world. What will be the consequences of the pandemic, and what will a post-COVID world order look like? No institution is better suited to address these issues than Johns Hopkins University, which has convened experts from within and outside of the university to discuss world order after COVID-19.

Dive into the riveting world of Sustainable Hydration! Embark on an enlightening journey through the intricate and essential world of water in our new eBook, Sustainable Hydration. Grasp the significance of water in our everyday lives, from our health to the environment, and empower yourself with knowledge that could change not just your life, but the world as well. Across 24 comprehensive chapters, Sustainable Hydration uncovers the complexities of our global water crisis, the environmental impacts of bottled water, and the underrated value of tap water. Discover the ins and outs of water ...

Some people in their midlife time period get trapped into what has been referred to as a “midlife crisis”. Others argue that such a phase does not exist, or if it does, then not everyone goes through it. Despite the fact that life circumstances may vary between individuals, the truth remains that some people experience extreme sadness, losses, envy, depression, decreased libido, longing for youth, or missed opportunities, and so much more.

Events around the world continue to present challenges for first responders and mental health professionals. Natural and man-made disasters continue. Evidence mounts concerning potential events such as global warming and the effects this may have worldwide. Avian Flu remains a concern as do forms of biological terrorism and natural hazards such as tsunamis, floods, hurricanes and earthquakes. The 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka and Thailand continues to have a significant impact on that area of the world. Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq continue to impact those countries, the Middle East and the ...

Neustart in der Lebensmitte mit Bestsellerautorin Franziska Rubin. Die beliebte Ärztin und Spezialistin für Frauengesundheit weiß: Die Lebensmitte kann für Frauen zur besten Zeit ihres Lebens werden. Viele Frauen fühlen sich ausgebrannt: Die Kinder sind aus dem Haus, der Mann hat mit seiner eigenen Midlife-Crisis zu tun. Dazu kommen immer mehr Zipperlein. Was hat das Leben uns jetzt noch zu bieten? Jede Menge, meint die bekannte Bestsellerautorin Dr. med. Franziska Rubin. Sie weiß: Mit der richtigen Einstellung wird die Midlife-Crisis zur Chance – für mehr Lebensfreude in der 2. Lebenshälfte.

From tuberculosis to bird flu and HIV to coronavirus, these infectious diseases share a common origin story: human interaction with animals. Otherwise known as zoonotic diseases for their passage from animals to humans, these pathogens - both preexisting ones and those newly identified - emerge and reemerge throughout history, sparking epidemics and pandemics that have resulted in millions of deaths around the world. How did these diseases come about? And what - if anything - can we do to stop them and their fatal march into our countries, our homes and our bodies?

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We live in a culture of limitless choice - and life is now more complex than ever. In This Too Shall Pass, acclaimed psychotherapist Julia Samuel draws on hours of conversations with her patients to show how we can learn to adapt and thrive during our most difficult and transformative experiences. Illuminated by the latest social and psychological research, this book unflinchingly deals with the hard times in family, love, work, health, and identity.

Tanya Byron shares powerful stories inspired by her years of training as a clinical psychologist. The Skeleton Cupboard is professor Tanya Byron's account of her years of training as a clinical psychologist, when trainees find themselves in the toughest placements of their careers. Through the eyes of her naive and inexperienced younger self, Tanya shares remarkable stories inspired by the people she had the privilege to treat. Gripping, poignant, and full of daring black humour, this book reveals the frightening and challenging induction faced by all mental health staff.

Wounded Angels: Inspiration from Children in Crisis uses vignettes of children in crisis situations to portray how troubling behaviors can act as clues for ways children can grow stronger after traumatic stress. This text shows how children can guide caregivers and practitioners through hidden conflicts and, through case examples, provide opportunities to develop emotionally supportive relationships. Practitioners and caregivers can use Wounded Angels to encourage a resilient perspective for children.

Más allá del miedo, las emociones que se mueven en una crisis como esta abarcan un espectro más amplio. ¿Cuáles son las demás emociones que nos invaden y qué papel están desempeñando? ¿Cómo podemos gestionar esta crisis y las que vendrán a nivel emocional, a nivel de recursos sanitarios y de salud mental, a nivel de cuidados comunitarios y comunitaristas? El impacto mundial de esta pandemia es tan nuevo y tan inesperado que no sabemos por dónde irán los acontecimientos.

In "Weight Warriors," we delve into the alarming rise of childhood obesity and the urgent need for action. With a stirring call to arms, this book explores the moral imperative of parental responsibility and the detrimental effects of the fast-food industry on our health. From the high cost of greasy fare to the profound implications for our well-being, each chapter uncovers the harsh realities of the obesity epidemic. But this isn't just a diagnosis; it's a battle plan for change. We propose bold strategies for combatting obesity and advocate for a groundbreaking "fat tax" to hold ...

Arm yourself with everything you need to tackle any crisis, natural disaster, or the unexpected – transform fear into confidence with practical, hands-on strategies and tips! In today's unpredictable world, being caught off guard by an emergency isn't just a remote possibility—it's almost a given. The question is no longer if a crisis will happen, but when. In the last year alone, natural disasters have affected millions of people worldwide, and economic downturns have left even the most stable households scrambling for security.

Working in A&E is a challenging job, but nurse Louise Curtis loves it. She was newly qualified as an advanced clinical practitioner, responsible for life or death decisions about the patients she saw, when the unthinkable happened and the country was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. The stress on the NHS was huge and for the first time in her life, the job was going to take a toll on Louise herself.

An urgent and illuminating examination of the unrelenting housing crisis Canadians find ourselves facing, by Balsillie Prize finalist and CBC Radio host Gregor Craigie, Our Crumbling Foundation offers real-life solutions from around the world and hope for new housing innovation in the face of seemingly impossible obstacles.