Health Crisis

Often we fight the present, run from the past, and worry about the future” (Dr. Patrice Berry) When we find ourselves in a crisis, there are two options: Give in to the chaos or find clarity. This book contains practical ways to survive and thrive. Past and present events can trigger survival mode because we are wired (biologically) to survive. In life, crisis can trigger feelings of anxiety, helplessness, and hopelessness. It can be very easy to get lost in these feelings and forget many of the positive strategies that have helped us overcome difficulties in the past.

The first major bioterror event in the United States - the anthrax attacks in October 2001 - was a clarion call for scientists who work with “hot” agents to find ways of protecting civilian populations against biological weapons. In The Demon in the Freezer, Richard Preston takes us into the heart of USAMRIID, the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases at Fort Detrick, Maryland, once the headquarters of the US biological weapons program and now the epicenter of national biodefense.

Approximately 90 percent of caregiving situations at home occur with little or no warning. This book outlines, from the author's experience over a six-year caregiving period, those things that you should consider to ease the stress of caregiving; these include financial planning to afford the cost of in-home private care, estate planning to ensure your heirs receive the maximum value of your estate, the benefits of long-term healthcare insurance, outfitting your home to minimize accidents, and obtaining household support so you can focus your time and efforts on the patient.

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.

The world as we know it is in danger and is up to each individual to take responsibility for his action. You can start by informing yourself, so that you can protect you and your family.

Our mental health can be incredibly fragile and easily come off the rails at any moment. Almost any significant change can affect it, and with busy lives and careers there is more scope for things to go wrong than ever before. So is your mind fit to face the challenge. Inside of this audiobook, Mental Health: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness and Handle Any Mental Health Crises, you will find new ways to help you cope with mental health issues that crop up.

The Opioid Epidemic: What Everyone Needs to Know is an accessible, nonpartisan overview of the causes, politics, and treatments tied to the most devastating health crisis of our time. Its comprehensive approach and Q&A format offer listeners a practical path to understanding the epidemic from all sides: the basic science of opioids; the nature of addiction; the underlying reasons for the opioid epidemic; effective approaches to helping individuals, families, communities, and national policy; and common myths related to opioid addiction.

Falling into the Fire is psychiatrist Christine Montross's thoughtful investigation of the gripping patient encounters that have challenged and deepened her practice. Beautifully written, deeply felt, Falling into the Fire brings us inside the doctor’s mind, illuminating the grave human costs of mental illness as well as the challenges of diagnosis and treatment. At once rigorous and meditative, Falling into the Fire is an intimate portrait of psychiatry, allowing the reader to witness the humanity of the practice and the enduring mysteries of the mind.

What motivates those who commit violence in the name of political beliefs? Terrorism today is not solely the preserve of Islam, nor is it a new phenomenon. It emerges from social processes and conditions common to societies throughout modern history, and the story of its origins spans centuries, encompassing numerous radical and revolutionary movements. Marc Sageman is a forensic psychiatrist and government counter-terrorism consultant whose bestselling books provide a detailed, damning corrective to commonplace yet simplistic notions of Islamist terrorism.

The practice of medicine has never been easy. Years of demanding education. Long hours. Weekend call duty. Stress-laden procedures. Burgeoning regulatory requirements. Even a worldwide healthcare crisis. How is a physician to cope? This indispensable anthology of essential essays offers practical solutions. 'Physician Well-Being During Sustained Crisis' features over twenty authors, including active physician executives, counselors, and healthcare chaplains, addressing three core concepts related to the well-being of physicians.

The dreaded midlife crisis doesn’t strike everyone, but it’s a common enough occurrence that everyone is familiar with the concept. If you find yourself in the middle of one, your own concern is finding your way out. There are many theories about what causes this common phenomenon in one’s older adult years. Many cultures, including Japanese and Indian, don’t seem to suffer from midlife crises. At least part of the issue seems to be influenced by culture.

For decades, Alan Siegel and Irene Etzkorn have championed simplicity as a competitive advantage and a consumer right. Consulting with businesses and organizations around the world to streamline products, services, processes and communications, they have achieved dramatic results.

We’ve all heard this phrase countless times, echoing in courtroom dramas and blockbuster films. It's a solemn promise, a cornerstone of justice. Yet, for those who have faced the harsh realities of divorce, financial disputes, child custody battles, and other court proceedings, the notion of truth in the legal system often seems like a cruel joke. The author grew up believing that the law was fair, that justice was a clear line between right and wrong, upheld by judges, courts, and the police. His first family court hearing shattered that illusion.

Nearly every American knows someone who has been affected by the opioid crisis. Addiction is a trans-partisan issue that impacts individuals from every walk of life. Millions of Americans are tired of watching their loved ones die while politicians ignore this issue. Where is the solution? Where is the hope? Where's the outrage? Ryan Hampton understands firsthand how easy it is to develop a dependency on opioids, and how destructive it can quickly become. Now, he is waging a permanent campaign to change our way of thinking about and addressing addiction in this country.

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.

By the mid 1980s, AIDS hysteria was so rampant that a fearful and prejudiced public ignored stories of gay men falling ill with lesions and mouth ulcers. President Reagan avoided mentioning the disease entirely. Then, as chronicled in Blood Farm, a new HIV-positive population emerged, one that included kids like Ken Dixon, Brad Cross, and Ryan White who had been infected as young as ten years old. But how?

Ingrid Brian, sophrologue, vous propose de vous accompagner et d'apprendre ensemble à gérer vos crises d'angoisse. La sophrologie permet d'affiner l'écoute de soi, l'écoute de son corps. Grâce à cette séance et aux différents outils proposés, vous allez pouvoir anticiper les crises, les ressentir et les gérer avant qu'elles ne vous envahissent. Certaines méthodes comme les exercices de respiration accélérés permettent de gérer une crise quand elle est présente en nous.

Wie wir unsere Kinder in Krisen stärken Leonhard Thun-Hohenstein macht die verschiedenen Krisen, an denen unsere Kinder leiden, anschaulich. Vor allem aber gibt er Anleitung, wie Eltern in schwierigen Zeiten ihre Zuversicht bewahren und Mut fassen, um die Krise aktiv zu bewältigen. Nicht nur durch die gegenwärtigen Ereignisse wie Corona-Pandemie oder Ukrainekrieg, auch im Alltag sind unsere Kinder verstärkt Krisen ausgesetzt–mit teils verheerenden Folgen.

When COVID-19 began spreading rapidly, the world was taken by surprise. As the ensuing pandemic raged, we faced one constant—a lack of consistent, scientifically sound, and trusted information about dangers, risks, and mitigation strategies that the average person could understand and put into practice to keep themselves and their families safe. Now, the former Surgeon General of the United States—freed from the many constraints he worked under in public office—reveals critical lessons learned from both mistakes and successes overlooked during the pandemic.

Con más de 200 entrevistas realizadas tanto a hombres como a mujeres, la autora desvela las problemáticas de la sexualidad a la que se enfrentan ambos géneros a partir de los 40 años.