Psychology Mood Disorders

Whether you have bipolar, know someone who does, or you're a mental health professional, this book will help you see that there is light, even when things feel hopeless, and give you the tools you need to win the war with bipolar.

La ciencia conoce muchísimo sobre la depresión. Sabe, por ejemplo, que la genética y las enfermedades pueden desencadenarla, pero también la violencia y la desprotección social. El estrés, las pérdidas, las separaciones familiares, la pobreza, el abuso sexual y el maltrato infantil pueden afectar la salud mental y la armonía de nuestro cuerpo. Pero la ciencia sabe también que hay vías para salir adelante.

Als iemand een depressie ontwikkelt, is dit proces voor mensen in de naaste omgeving moeilijk te begrijpen. Familie en vrienden zijn voor iemand met een depressie echter heel belangrijk; vaak kunnen ze zelfs meer doen dan professionele hulpverleners. Gerenommeerd deskundige Huub Buijssen legt in dit nieuw vormgegeven standaardwerk uit hoe iemand met een depressie zich voelt en hoe je als omgeving kunt helpen de depressie dragelijker te maken. Zonder jezelf te verliezen. Als een dierbare depressief isbiedt inzicht en praktische handvatten. Samen sta je niet alleen.

In a fast-paced, result-oriented, and competitive world, more and more young people are suffering from depression, anxiety, and other forms of mental health disorders that severely impact the family unit. This book is written out of a deep concern for the wellbeing of young people. In particular, this audiobook is aimed at Muslim children living in the West.

Wenn dunkle Wolken die Lebensfreude eintrüben, Aktivitäten als eine große Belastung erscheinen und die Hoffnung auf Besserung schwindet, dann steckt man in einem depressiven Stimmungstief. Wir ziehen uns zurück und können kaum noch am Leben teilnehmen. Der Betroffene fühlt sich völlig hilflos und auch die Freunde und Angehörige wissen nicht, was zu tun ist und wie man helfen kann. Sie fragen sich: "Was könnte ich sofort unternehmen, dass eine Besserung eintritt?" "Was hilft da, wieder raus zu kommen?" "Was kann man tun, um nicht wieder krank zu werden?".

Skuespilleren Henning Jensen beskriver i "Gennem glasvæggen" et regulært psykisk sammenbrud, han oplevede i maj 1978, forårsaget af alt for meget arbejde, jag og stress i alt for lang tid. Det tog ham et helt år at komme på ret køl igen, og det skyldtes ikke mindst, at han stod helt uforstående over for det, han havde oplevet: Han havde ingen erfaringer med psykisk sygdom, og lige så lidt vidste han, hvor han skulle søge professionel hjælp. Det betød, at han ikke fik den i tide, og at sygdommen fik lov til at udvikle sig til en regulær depression, der var ved at tage livet af ham.

Over the course of human history, there have been countless tomes composed on the subject of mental health and an equally daunting number on the joys and perils of raising children. If you factor in the mysterious nature of twins and the long-term ramifications of being raised in a cult, however, then it’s basically this one and Harry Potter. If it helps, our story is shorter and contains fewer owls. Bisection is the story of one man, two children, and bipolar disorder.

Seit seiner Kindheit leidet Johann Hari unter Angstzuständen, Gefühlen von Traurigkeit und unendlicher Leere. Mit achtzehn bekommt er die Diagnose: Depression. Es folgt die langjährige Behandlung mit Antidepressiva. Doch trotz Anpassung der Dosis und Phasen der Besserung hat Hari das Gefühl: Die Depression hat ihn im Griff. Er beginnt die ärztliche Strategie zu hinterfragen: Sind Depressionen zwangsläufig auf ein biochemisches Ungleichgewicht im Gehirn zurückführen? Können Medikamente langfristig die Lösung sein? Und welche Rolle spielt die Pharmaindustrie dabei?

Written over the course of several years, Awakening to Me is a story of personal metamorphosis. Kerri Hummingbird shares her intimate and difficult journey to identify and express her authentic being into the world. It documents how alternative healing methods and mindfulness practices led to an amazing transformation. Her story is engaging, sometimes disturbing, yet with a clear underlying thread of compassion for herself and others also engaged in their own struggle with borderline personality disorder. In her words, she seeks to give voice to those who have no voice.

In two decades of psychiatry practice, John R. Sharp has worked with many people who experienced the same emotional distresses at specific times of the year: a young woman who became depressed before Thanksgiving, a middle-aged man who felt anxious about making his summer travel plans, people who made uncharacteristically extreme decisions as spring approached. Sharp reveals how environmental, psychological, and cultural forces profoundly affect the way we feel....

Jolly Lad is a memoir about the recovery from alcoholism, habitual drug use, and mental illness. It is also about the healing power of music, how memory defines us, the redemption offered by fatherhood, and what it means to be working class.

Just how do you navigate life with a mental illness? What effect does it have on day-to-day activities and future plans? I’m the Patient Not the Shrink takes you on a journey through an ordinary life lived against extraordinary odds. You won’t find easy answers in this book, but you’ll be given a unique insight into the raw and devastating pain of a mental breakdown. Author Cal Kennedy opens a window to the daily struggle of living with polar disorders and dyspraxia.

An internationally respected campaigner, Pooky Knightsmith has worked tirelessly to promote good child and adolescent mental health. Her knowledge, ideas and advice come not just from years of research and study but from hard-earned experience with PTSD, anorexia, self-harm and depression. Part mental health guide, part memoir, this audiobook contains 48 life lessons learned from everyday victories to life-changing events.

Entre el ocho y el quince por ciento de la población sufrirá depresión en algún momento de su vida. Actualmente, es la segunda causa de muerte entre personas de quince a veintinueve años, convirtiéndose en una verdadera epidemia, hasta el punto de que será el principal motivo de discapacidad en 2030. Sin embargo, sigue siendo un problema de salud sobre el que existen muchos prejuicios y falsas creencias.

Kintsukuroi es el arte japonés de recomponer lo que se ha roto. Cuando una pieza de cerámica se rompe, los maestros kintsukuroi la reparan rellenado las grietas con oro o plata, resaltando de este modo la reconstrucción, porque una pieza reconstruida es símbolo de fragilidad, pero también de fortaleza y de belleza. En este audiolibro, Tomás Navarro nos enseña a aplicar este arte a nuestras vidas proporcionándonos las herramientas necesarias poder superar la adversidad como un auténtico maestro kintsukuroi.

I want to fly... Wäre es nicht schön, einfach mal abzuheben? Mit Leichtigkeit über den Dingen zu stehen und befreit durch das eigene Leben zu fliegen? Doch der Alltag zieht uns oft bleischwer in die Realität zurück. Dabei ist der Spagat zwischen Arbeit und Familie, das Hamsterrad des täglichen Lebens mit all seinen Deadlines und To-Do-Listen nur die eine, uns tatsächlich bewusste Seite des Problems. Was uns die frühere Leichtigkeit nimmt, sind jedoch selten die auf den ersten Blick erkennbaren Altlasten.

Laura Canty is a new mum. She has her beautiful baby boy, Arthur, and a wonderful husband. She has new mum friends on the local WhatsApp group, and everyone in her life is supportive and happy for her. But Laura doesn't see it this way. In the weeks since her baby was born, like one in five women, Laura has developed post-natal depression. In fact, she has decided that the only way out of her current situation is for her to kill herself or her baby.

Are you tired of not being able to control your anger? Do you face a hard time when it comes to managing your anger? Are you tired of blowing up at people? Learning to control your anger is critical to your physical, mental, and emotional health as well. Many of the anger management books that I’ve come across don’t address the problem at the core. They instead attempt to address the symptoms. This audiobook will give you a fresh perspective on what anger is, where it comes from, and provide powerful, practical methods that will show you how to control anger - the right way!

Anger is a natural go-to response, and your anger may even be justified. Who doesn't want to lash out at that idiot who spilled coffee on someone's brand-new favorite outfit by immediate default...yet they try to hold back that anger?

Parents, teachers you are not alone; it is a well-known challenge raising a child with ADHD. During the difficult moments it can seem there is no hope. I don't want you to lose heart. This book is jam packed full with helpful insight on how to handle most difficulties you've encountered. This book is a mighty resource for you to use time and time again in raising and teaching a child with ADHD.