Mental Illness

Mental illness is the great isolator - and the great unifier. Almost half of us will suffer from it at some point in our lives; it affects everybody in one way or another. Yet today, Australia’s mental health system is under stress and not fit for purpose, and the pandemic is only making things worse. What is to be done? In this brilliant mix of portraiture and analysis, Sarah Krasnostein tells the stories of three women and their treatment by the state while at their most unwell.

"Decode Illness Dynamics" is a comprehensive guide designed to unravel the intricate mechanisms underlying human diseases. This book navigates the complex interplay of physiological, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to illness, offering readers an in-depth understanding of disease processes. It bridges the gap between laypersons and professionals, making complex medical concepts accessible and engaging. Starting with the foundational importance of balancing physical health and mental well-being, the book emphasizes the significance of a harmonious body and spirit. It...

In The Microbiome Solution, Dr. Robynne Chutkan, a preeminent gastroenterologist, explains how the standard Western diet and our super-sanitized lifestyles are starving our microbiomes, depleting the "good bugs" that are crucial for keeping us healthy, and encouraging overgrowth of exactly the wrong types of bacteria, which can leave us vulnerable to a host of autoimmune and chronic health conditions.

Teagan Firestone has always been the dutiful daughter, especially since her mom died. But as her father finally begins to move on, it’s her turn to do the same. Her destination: Pearl Lake, a close-knit community with an entrepreneurial spirit and secrets of its own. One of them is Aaron Saunders, who dropped out of college to work construction for Pearl Lake’s upper class. He’s a mystery and has a playboy reputation - that is, until he meets Teagan. Neither one of them is looking for love, but in a town this small, it’s hard not to let your heart get involved.

Psychiatry has come a long way since the days of chaining "lunatics" in cold cells and parading them as freakish marvels before a gaping public. But, as Jeffrey Lieberman, MD, the former president of the American Psychiatric Association, reveals in his extraordinary and eye-opening audiobook, the path to legitimacy for "the black sheep of medicine" has been anything but smooth.

As an award-winning stuntwoman, Kimberly Shannon Murphy was intimate with pain. For years, she propelled her body through dangerous spaces—medicating the trauma of her childhood sexual abuse with the adrenaline rush that came from pushing herself to the absolute limit. But as Kimberly learned, no matter how much you suppress your past, it always catches up with you.

The Divided Mind is the crowning achievement of Dr. John E. Sarno's long and successful career as a groundbreaking medical pioneer. While his earlier books dealt almost exclusively with musculoskeletal pain disorders, here Dr. Sarno addresses the entire spectrum of psychosomatic (mind-body) disorders.

Ariel Michaels has been told her entire life she would never be able to have what everyone else does. One day something different, unique, and expected happens. Will she have the courage to step into this new life?

As a research neuroscientist, Lise Eliot has made the study of the human brain her life's work. But it wasn't until she was pregnant with her first child that she became intrigued with the study of brain development. She wanted to know precisely how the baby's brain is formed, and when and how each sense, skill, and cognitive ability is developed. And most importantly, she was interested in finding out how her role as a nurturer can affect this complex process.

Brenden James O’Malley has the perfect life. At ten years old he ran away from his home in Ireland, in search of a better life, and went on to become the world-famous rock star BJ Sparks. He has the money, the looks, the fame, and women throwing themselves at his feet. What more could a man want? But behind closed doors, Brenden is broken, missing the one thing that would make his life truly perfect. Allexxiss was the one…the one who got away. When she unexpectedly reappears in his life after nearly twenty years apart, Brenden crumbles and sets off down a destructive path. There will be...

“Pat, we need to kill the dog.” When a sudden mental illness struck his wife, Patrick Dylan found himself living with an eerie stranger. Scared and unprepared, he began a desperate battle to protect her from a mysterious disease, shelter their children from her bizarre behavior, and recover the woman he loved. Within weeks, she had been admitted to the emergency room, the hospital, and the local crisis facility, but none of the experts could provide an answer. As her illness eluded diagnosis, the family’s struggle was only beginning.

In The Peacemaker, Ken Sande presents a comprehensive and practical theology for conflict resolution designed to bring about not only a cease-fire, but also unity and harmony. Sande takes listeners beyond resolving conflicts to true, life-changing reconciliation with family members, coworkers, and fellow believers.

El autor de este libro pasó de trabajar en el mundo editorial, dar clases de interpretación actoral y estar bien considerado, a ser bipolar, con vida de bipolar, con pensión de bipolar. Y ser mirado y tratado como bipolar; en algunos casos con desconfianza, en otros con paternalismo y casi siempre con recelo.

For fans of Wintergirls, The Delinquent Hero is a heart-wrenching mystery about a grieving teen’s search for answers about her anorexic sister’s sudden and tragic accident. It’s the haunting question in these situations: why? Everyone is saying Kat fell and hit her head, causing a catastrophic brain bleed. She’s severely malnourished and on life support, and in a few days, the doctors will remove the ventilator. But when 18-year-old Molly visits her sister’s rental house, it looks more like a crime scene that someone cleaned up. Stories about what happened are inconsistent. Later ...

Living with chronic illness can be an emotionally and physically challenging experience. While dealing with the physical symptoms of a chronic illness, individuals may also struggle with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Coping with chronic illness requires a holistic approach that addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of the illness. Mental health and chronic illness are often intertwined, with one impacting the other. It is important for individuals with chronic illness to recognize the impact of their condition on their mental health and seek ...

It's taking place in homes across America at an alarming rate, a growing epidemic prevalent among teenagers from "good" homes. Self-mutilation or commonly known as "cutting", the act of intentionally harming oneself in an effort to deal with intense emotional pain, is a misunderstood phenomenon. This is one girl's struggle to fight against the urge in a twenty-four hour period.

Everything falls into place for high school junior Cat Morgan: perfect grades, three best friends, and of course, track dreams about to happen. But on November 7th, 2007, Cat’s life collapses with a brain aneurysm and a coma lasting seven days. When she wakes up, Cat discovers more adjustments than she bargained for, physically and mentally. Not only is Cat’s world changing, everyone around her changes too. Mary, the uptight, strict mother, turns into the protector. Rose, the naïve, childish sister, becomes the role of the mature sibling. And Ellie, the distant, shunned friend, must ...

The author has been living with a diagnosis of schizophrenia for 35 years. After becoming ill, he went back to college and got a BS in Computer Science. He then proceeded to work very successfully as a computer programmer for 18 years, until the stress became more than he could handle. He went on disability and has been working as a volunteer recovery educator in psychiatric units at various hospitals for the last 15 years.

Based on his 55 years of daily Buddhist practice, Mike Lisagor reveals how Buddhism - which offers teachings of personal and social transformation - has helped him deal with his wife's serious illness, his own childhood trauma, and the death of his sister. Here too is hard-won wisdom on relationships, with powerful insights on marriage and parenting. Great for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. This new edition was updated in October 2024 and includes an overview of SGI Nichiren Buddhism, a glossary of Buddhist terms, and a reader's guide. A free Flipbook version of this book and Mike's ...

Some of us have been in emotional pain for so long, it is our way of life. We learn to live in constant pain. The pain becomes who we are, and this is when we begin to lose parts of ourselves. Words Are Art: See The World Through My Eyes is about releasing that pain in the form of words. After all, if you don’t set yourself free, then how will you ever heal?