Self Help Mental Health

Fully updated edition of the best-selling self-help book, now recommended on the national Reading Well scheme. This ever-popular guide offers a self-help programme, written by one of the UK's leading authorities on anxiety and based on CBT, for those suffering from anxiety problems. A whole range of anxieties and fears are explained, from panic attacks and phobias to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and generalised anxiety.

Anyone, whatever their age, gender, culture, or abilities, can find themselves separate and disconnected from others and feeling lonely. If you feel lonely, you are lonely. And it's not nice. But your situation can change for the better! In Lonely Less, best-selling author Gill Hasson delivers practical strategies you can implement immediately to counter loneliness and connect with other people.

That love does not control seems obvious to many people. And yet the temptation to control—often with good motives — is strong. The long-term results of yielding to this temptation damage everyone. Contributors to Love Does Not Control explore uncontrolling love and a vision of God as uncontrolling. They do so from their perspectives as therapists, psychologists, and counselors. Writers ponder what uncontrolling love might mean for human healing. Open and relational theology operates as the underlying framework for most contributors. That theology fits nicely with the belief that love ...

Anxiety can be an uncomfortable feeling. It is natural to want to make it STOP. The only problem is, trying to stop anxiety only makes it GROW. Too many people have fallen into the trap of trying to numb, distract from, or mask anxiety. Even self-proclaimed experts give advice on how to do this. They promise that this is the path towards peace. But, if you’ve tried these “quick fixes”, you know as well as I do that your body will fight you every step of the way. Why? Because you are trying to numb, distract from, or mask your internal alarm system that is fighting to protect you. It ...

Embracing Fear as a Catalyst for Growth takes you on a transformative journey through the fears that often hold us back—fear of failure, vulnerability, conflict, and even success. But what if fear isn’t the enemy? What if it’s the very thing you need to step into your true potential? In this book, mental health professional Sage Everest shares personal stories and practical wisdom to help you confront fear head-on. Through relatable experiences, thought-provoking exercises, and powerful insights, you’ll learn to embrace fear as a guide, not an obstacle.

Crash Test is a brutally honest, darkly funny book about what happens when your life doesn’t collapse all at once—but quietly buckles under pressure. No bounce-backs. No five-step plans. Just the anatomy of failure told in short, punchy chapters that read like survival notes found in a glove compartment after the crash. Written for the smart, disillusioned outsider—overachievers who quietly cracked, consultants who forgot what they believe, founders who got tired—Crash Test offers no clean redemption arc. Instead, it tells the truth about what it feels like to fall apart when you're...

Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, or one of the multitudes of other mental illnesses that seem to plague modern society? If so, then you might also struggle with the side effects of the medication that is used to treat them. Medication that only seems to alleviate the symptoms and in some situations multiple medications used at once may even make them worse. What most people do not realize is that by learning how to utilize their Vagus Nerve they would be able to lead healthier and happier lives.

Perhaps anxiety is something you have always struggled with and you are looking for ways to manage it effectively. Or maybe you are new to dealing with anxiety and looking for guidance on how to manage it. You might even know someone who is struggling with anxiety and want to support them.

Some studies say that over 80 percent of communication occurs nonverbally, and a large part of that is through body language and the image we present. From the way you stand, walk, and gesture, you could be telling one thing, but the listener could be hearing something completely different. This is why it’s incredibly important that you master body language.

Overcome Social Anxiety and Shyness is an effective, practical, science-based, self-help workbook with a clear step-by-step action plan to overcome social anxiety and shyness, and eliminate panic attacks - based on the successful anxiety workshops of Dr. Matt Lewis. He will take you through a step-by-step program using simple but powerful exercises that will take just a few minutes each day, allowing you to start overcoming social anxiety and shyness, and be back in control and able to enjoy life.

DESPRE AUDIOBOOK. Cercetările lui Leidy Klotz au condus la un adevăr simplu: indiferent dacă este vorba despre construirea unor jucării cu piese de lego, planurile de urbanizare, sendvișuri sau strategiile de afaceri, mintea e tentată să adauge, în loc să scadă. Adunăm instinctiv lucruri care nu ne trebuie neapărat. Le oferim stimulente celor cu performanțe remarcabile, dar nu ne gândim să înlăturăm obstacolele din calea lor. Ne însușim idei noi, care să ne facă lumea mai bună, dar nu renunțăm mai întâi la cele învechite și dăunătoare.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of modern life? Do you struggle to find balance between your mental and physical health? Are you looking for a way to achieve a state of complete well-being?In today’s fast-paced world, achieving and maintaining optimal health requires more than just physical care; it necessitates a balanced approach that nurtures both body and mind. "Health Affirmations for Body and Mind" is crafted to guide you on this transformative journey, offering a holistic blend of practices designed to enhance your overall well-being. This book provides a powerful ...

★★★★★ "The books provides various effective techniques!" - Review ___________ A science-focused workbook to help you understand and navigate you through getting your anxiety under control with effective CBT techniques. It is time to overcome anxiety and depression, and live your life with a healthier mindset! Do you struggle with panic attacks? Is it hard for you to identify your emotions? Do you want to turn your life around and make positive changes to last a lifetime? It can be difficult to your life the way you want to when your anxiety gets in the way of your daily life. ...

Are you drowning in commitments you never wanted to make? From the boss who "just needs one more thing" at 5 PM Friday to the friend who assumes you'll babysit (again), your life is probably full of people who mistake your kindness for weakness. Meanwhile, your calendar is bursting, your stress levels are through the roof, and that little voice in your head keeps whispering, "When is it MY turn?" Good news: It can be your turn right now. In this refreshingly honest and laugh-out-loud funny guide, recovering people-pleaser Jordan Taylor shows you how to reclaim your time, energy, and sanity ...

Get to understand the primary treatment methods such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and mindfulness so that you can effectively implement what would work best for you. Then, follow the simple steps in this book to help rewire your brain and gain a positive balance in your life.

DEMENTIA CAREGIVING - A COMPASSIONATE GUIDE FOR CAREGIVERS Dementia is a thief that steals memories and moments, leaving in its wake a shell of the person your loved one used to be. As their caregiver, you find yourself on a rollercoaster of emotions, juggling the needs of your loved one with the demands of life. You want nothing more than for them to feel healthy, happy, and loved, but the weight of responsibility can be overwhelming. In those moments of exhaustion, you need someone who understands and offers guidance & empathy to help you navigate this journey. And, Janet G. Cruz's ‘...

Now, more than ever, parents and educators need better information about the challenges facing their children, what sorts of issues to expect and when, and the warning signs to look for. You'll find the guidance you need to feel prepared and tackle obstacles to your child's wellbeing in Things Have Changed.

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.

In 1979, Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana was awarded a national research grant and Smith-Kline Medical Perspective Fellowship to develop an instrument for measuring human hope, with the purpose of detecting hopelessness early enough in troubled human individuals so assistance could be offered in time to prevent suicide. The Hope Index Scale (HIS) that resulted from this grant became very popular with Fortune 500 companies and other institutions both in the US and in other countries. This led to the foundation of decades of research that ultimately resulted in this cutting-edge book.

Adolescents, especially those in their early teens, have daily anxiety-producing issues. Indeed, many youngsters are more prone to anxiety attacks than most adults. With the pressures of academic success, biological changes in the bodies, changes in their social life and the looming arrival of adulthood, adolescents often have a harder time dealing with many of the disturbing things presented to them in today’s world.