Psychological Disorders

Frank Night is a lay minister that spends all his free time running interventions in at-risk communities. When the tiny community of Brooklyn, Cape Town, offers him two new cases, an unconventional stabbing leading to the death of a local boy, and a self-mutilating girl that disappears one Saturday night, he suddenly finds himself with much to do and manage. A diagnosed neuro-divergent, his interactions with others are strained and complex at the best of times. But when the stress from these two interventions, as well as what seems like a neighbourhood that’s set itself against him, ...

It's a couple of months after that disturbing night in Brooklyn. Frank and Didi have just started settling down but Brooklyn and the community's at it again: Jenny brings over a silent and highly detached friend, a new prostitute starts working their corner, and whereas Hamma's eventually finding his feet, certain interactions between him and the community has Frank concerned. As if all of that isn't enough, even while Frank's trying to manage his neuro-divergence, he's also realising that he might slowly be losing control. Half the time he can't sleep due to nightmares and the other half ...

Are you weary of navigating the ruthless battleground of modern life without a safety net?Ask yourself these pivotal questions: What if you could harness the power of effective communication and self-expression to overcome life's challenges confidently? Understand the profound impact of connections on your growth, happiness, and success. Have you ever considered the advantages of a robust support system in our competitive world? Discover the benefits of nurturing personal and professional relationships. Struggling to establish vital connections? Learn to identify and conquer common barriers...

INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER AUTHOR The Silent Epidemic: Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety Do you suffer from constant worry, exhaustion, forgetfulness, insomnia, or irritability? If so, you’re not alone—welcome to the "disease of the century." In our fast-paced world, anxiety affects people of all ages. The overwhelming influx of information, pressure to multitask, and mounting worries can severely impact our physical and mental health. In “Anxiety: How to Face the Illness of the Century”, renowned psychotherapist and bestselling author Augusto Cury explores the causes and symptoms...

WOUNDED HEART is being hailed as the next THE FAULT IN OUR STARS! Only, the fault in these two young lovers' stars is a suffering soldier's PTSD... Jake Tyler is a wounded warrior with a terrible secret. He has returned home to Pennsylvania, looking to pick up the pieces of his shattered life. Tessa Knight, a sheltered college freshman from Pittsburgh, is aching to begin hers. They meet-cute amid the idyllic grandeur of central Pennsylvania's Old State University. From the very beginning, one seems to heal the other's broken places. But it's a cruel, dangerous world and theirs is fragile ...

On the field and off the field, bartender Jeanine Jewell plays, collecting one-night stands like baseball cards. She doesn’t need a man, except to curl her toes and make her scream. She’s learned the hard way that love is about control and manipulation—and the last thing she can handle is letting herself be vulnerable, or having anyone discover her shameful secret. Scoring women is easy for catcher Kirk Kennedy—they don’t call him “Catch and Release” for nothing. He never goes back for a repeat performance. Being traded to a new city is an opportunity for new adventures—...

Sarah's journey unfolds after her appearance on Food Network's Restaurant: Impossible, which inadvertently unveiled the years of abuse she had silently endured. "Entangled In Blue" is a gripping account that takes you through the aftermath of this revelation and Sarah's courageous navigation of the difficult terrain. Within its pages, Sarah reflects on how she found herself in this situation and shares invaluable insights into recognizing the warning signs of an abusive personality and, crucially, how to extricate oneself from such a perilous dynamic before it escalates into violence. Not ...

At some point in our lives, we've all had to deal with extremely self-centered people who care only about themselves and have no concept of fairness or empathy, whether it's overbearing bosses, egotistical colleagues, or a loved one who's self-absorbed, and it's never a pleasant experience. In this insightful book, author and life coach Hannah Randall condenses her experience with helping victims of narcissistic abuse get over their self-esteem issues, become confident, and get their life back on track again.

Packed with authentic advice, powerful anecdotes, and practical strategies designed to help listeners work through the trauma and emotional turmoil associated with PTSD, this groundbreaking DBT workbook shares an actionable path for working through PTSD and reclaiming your life.

When faced with newfound feelings for Theo, the drummer of her band, married young mother Portia must decide whether to follow her heart or question her sanity. Going off her medication feels like waking up for the first time. But could this clarity be harmless daydreaming, or a symptom of something more serious? Portia's husband, a well-respected prosecutor in their small Vermont town, is convinced of the latter. He retaliates, initiating an intervention, claiming that Portia's behavior is proof of her bipolar disorder.

Wes Crenshaw and Kelsey Daugherty guide listeners on medication management for ADD and ADHD using advice drawn from thousands of hours of clinical contact with hundreds of fascinating clients. Designed in an engaging, conversational style for listeners of all ages, the authors explore what it means to have ADD, describe how to get an accurate evaluation, examine co-occurring diagnoses and how they are treated in the context of ADD, and explain how to find a good prescriber.

Tina Valentine has it all: the loving family, the beautiful house, the successful career. But then Megan Pearson starts work at Tina’s law firm, and the perfect world Tina has built for herself starts to collapse, as it becomes clear that the newcomer is intent on infiltrating every aspect of her life. Something is obviously wrong with Megan, but nobody else seems to see it. As the mind games and manipulations continue, Tina comes to the sickening conclusion that now she’s opened the door to Megan, it’s going to be impossible to make her leave....

Nathan Cross is a psychologist with a dark side. Beneath his professional façade lies a manipulative sociopath, driven by a need to control and inflict pain on others. In this first episode, Nathan's world begins to unravel as he discovers a new, thrilling pleasure in physical violence, setting him on a dangerous path. As he manipulates his patients into committing heinous acts, Nathan's own desires grow darker, leading to an unexpected, deadly confrontation.

Unlock your path to CLEP success with "Conquer the CLEP Introductory Psychology Exam," your ultimate guide to mastering the foundational concepts of psychology. This comprehensive study guide is designed to provide you with a clear and thorough understanding of all the key topics required to excel in the CLEP Introductory Psychology Exam. Key Topics Covered: 1. HISTORY, APPROACHES, AND METHODS Explore the rich history of psychology, from its philosophical roots to its emergence as a scientific discipline. Understand various psychological approaches including biological, behavioral, ...

Chicago, sometime. Two people meet in the armory of the Art Institute by chance. Prior to their encounter, he is a doctoral student who manages his destructive thoughts with compulsive calculations about time travel; she is a bipolar counterfeit artist undergoing court-ordered psychotherapy. After their meeting, those things do not change. Everything else, however, is slightly different.

Dive into the complex and often misunderstood realm of adolescent mental wellbeing with "Adolescent Minds in Focus," a comprehensive and enlightening journey through the intricacies of young minds grappling with mental health issues in an ever-changing world. Embark on an insightful exploration in Chapter 1 as we unravel the enigma of the adolescent brain—vulnerable yet resilient—in the face of rising mental health challenges. Discover statistics that paint an eye-opening picture of what today's youth are facing and the multifaceted roles that culture and society play in shaping mental ...

When Tara Peary’s twin sister Sophie goes missing, Tara dives into New York’s underbelly to find her. Sophie is the one person who’s ever truly understood her, and Tara knows her sister isn’t the only one who needs help. Tara is also on the run emotionally from her complicated childhood. Her memories are threatening to derail the hunt for Sophie. A psychotherapist keeps her afloat, but then Tara begins dating her therapist’s young tech-millionaire neighbor. The more she uncovers about her the dark side of the rich elite, the less certain of the truth she becomes.

Former big-city crime reporter Tamara Cherry calls on her award-winning skills as a journalist to examine the impact of the media on trauma survivors and the impact of trauma on members of the media. As Tamara documents the experiences of those who were forced to suffer on the public stage, she is confronted by everything she got wrong on the crime beat. Covering murders and traffic fatalities to sexual violence and mass violence, Cherry exposes a system set up to fail trauma survivors and journalists.

If you feel unhappiness all the time, then this book is for you. Happiness is the inner feeling which should be independent of any person. It's the plant that grows with others, but its roots can only nourish within us. The roots of happiness are the most significant place in the 21st century. When we are not delighted, we may be neutral, but agony is something the real unhappiness. We are downhearted because we don't get the desired results in life. Some are unhappy because they don't have enough money. Some are unhappy about not having babies. We all have our causes for unhappiness. From ...

Lena es madre soltera, vive bajo el auspicio de los servicios sociales y de un modesto empleo, y le parece que la vida siempre va cuesta arriba. Tom, su hijo, presenta serios problemas de comportamiento, por lo que es diagnosticado con TDAH y sometido a tratamiento médico. Pese al trastorno de Tom, la precariedad salarial, la incomprensión institucional y la soledad emocional, todo parece ir mejorando para ambos. Sin embargo, luego de una discusión entre madre e hijo, Tom se cae, o se deja caer, del auto en marcha. Lena no comprende los motivos.