Psychiatric and mental disorders Books

This workbook grew out of the practices assigned for self-growth and development for (1) Holistic Health: Western Perspectives, a course at San Francisco State Uni­ versity; (2) clients and participants at the Biofeedback and...

in my book, I explore mental health issues, spirituality and some mindfulness, drawing on my experience and research. I'm offering a holistic approach to healing and growth that has worked for me and can work for anyone with the correct determination. I...

This is the story of my journey through schizo-affective-disorder and melancholic depression and about finding a path leading to healing and well-being.It is about childhood sexual abuse, unhelpful teachings, depression, confusion and vulnerability.Yet,...

Einsendeaufgabe aus dem Jahr 2018 im Fachbereich Gesundheit - Sonstiges, Note: 1,2, Deutsche Hochschule für Prävention und Gesundheitsmanagement GmbH, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: In dieser Arbeit stellt der Autor ein Projekt zur Gesundheitsförderung im...

When a person has a heart attack or stroke, the response is immediate: a 911 call, a rush to the hospital, with emergency treatment in the ambulance, and urgent efforts at the hospital to restore the health of the stricken person. In contrast, when...

Are you a shy person? I was once myself, and I want to share what I have learned from my own life.• Quality is more important than quantity when selecting friends.• Social skills are as simple as smiling and saying hi to people.•...

Everyone 'knows' what addiction is and what should be done for it. But as this book shows, individual experience cannot apply universally. The psychology of denial is the most devastating feature of addiction. This book offers much practical guidance -...

p>Volume Two of the Chipmunka Anthology contains four stories very different by equally inspiring stories of mental health empowerment. It includes: Description: A journey into madnessAlistair McIntrye has written a beautifully simple and honest...

By Lorraine BlackburnISBN: 9781847471130Published: 2007Pages: 86Key Themes: self-harm, mental health services, recovery DescriptionThis book gives an interesting account of her life which involved going into hospital, self-harming, etc. It portrays the...

DescriptionGordon Shippey is a fierce campaigner on local issues in his native Middlesbourough. In this book Gordon takes on, amongst others, the local Council, developers who are pushing out poor families and local companies who's record on...

DescriptionMark Ellerby's essay on anti-psychiatry is a well-balanced, open minded analysis of this new and divisive movement. Mark uses his experience as a mental health service user to explore the backlash against traditional psychiatry and its...

Description: Manic Love Poems 1984This book of poetry is the only creative thing I have ever produced. The poems are simple, childlike and not very profound, but they are from the heart and mind of a young girl who fell in love with someone she shouldn't...

Key Themes: Kanner's autism, carer's story"From beggining to end this book kept me riveted and on an emotional rollercoaster. Julie brings Kanner's Autism sharply into focus, with all the trials and tribulations the family have experienced. Everyone will...

By Anthony HaseltonCOMING SOONISBN: 978-1-84747-166-6Published: 2007Pages: 80Key Themes: brain injury, schizophrenia, music, football Description'A Modern Medical Miracle' is split into two parts. Part one tells of how Anthony battled against a brain...

The Child Within the ManBy Julie TelferISBN: 978-1-84747-128-4Published: 2007Pages: 224Key Themes: Kanner's autism, carer's storyDescriptionChristopher's Story was written for my son in the hope of raising awareness of (Kanner's) autism and severe...

Description: Beyond the BarsIn this short book Issir describes her experiences of mental illness and of experiencing mental health services through two large poems and the script of a short play. Issir describes what it is like to live behind bars - both...

This is the true story of George wilson aka George Christopher. A normal, working class boy who found fame in the children's hit tv show Grange Hill, playing the lovable scouse rogue Ziggy, when he was just 15. He lived in London for four years,...

Faire son choix, réussir son parcours : Traitement de la dépendance aux opioïdes est un guide facile à lire à l’intention des personnes qui songent à suivre un traitement pour leur dépendance aux...

PTSD in Pictures and Words is a book without technical terms and language and is intended to address Veterans of all wars, conflicts and trauma.  As a combat veteran, of the Vietnam War, I also suffer from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)...

This six-volume set presents the annual reports of the Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital to the State Commission in Lunacy. The reports cover a wide range of topics, from hospital administration to patient statistics, and provide a valuable insight...

This report provides an overview of the operations and finances of the Monson State Hospital, a mental health institution in Massachusetts. It includes detailed statistics on the patient population, staffing levels, and treatment methods used at the...

It is estimated that at least 33 million people around the world have been displaced from their homes by war or persecution. Numerous studies have documented high rates of psychological distress among these survivors of extreme violence and forced...

Running has taught Suki many life lessons. Whenever he has any challenging adventures he comes across some exceptional people who, according to him, are 'Chasing Genius.' In this book, he investigates the mind of an ultramarathoner.Chasing Genius is the...

Healing starts the moment you feel heard.This is part of my abortion story and journey of healing. Along with my husband, Peter, sharing from a male perspective, which is often not heard.I am not a counsellor, but someone with certain...

The authors explore theoretical developments and policy and practice initiatives in the complex and changing area of mental health services. They examine the tensions, dilemmas and opportunities now operating, including those relating to gender and...

Is God's agape love enough to bring total healing to each of us?  God is much more than just agape love.  He is also the author and example of unlossable love.  What is unlossable love?  This book answers this question and others...

About The AuthorPhilip Hill was the youngest of a family of four and was born on the same day as his twin brother Paul. His elder brother was Peter and sister Anita, Philip never saw his father but was reunited with his mother on a visit to her care home...

The Mind Matters Published book, is to help provide people with a better mentality. Rest & sleep plays a huge part in how we feel and act. Health & Vitality gives us energy to function our brain as well as sleep. In the book we have provided some details...

This is my life journey. I share how I got into unhealty habits, poor mental and physical health, workplace stress and burnout and how I overcame them to become healthy, happy and well. I detail my upbringing and how it took me years to shake the habits...

An anthology of senior stories.The "Our Stories Matter" project is aimed at addressing loneliness and isolation among seniors. Sponsored by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, the project highlights the diverse experiences of seniors through...

"...demonstrates the physical, psychological, and social harm resulting from the label schizophrenic and the continuous need to reexamine the underpinnings and attitudes of psychiatry."-Booklist "Of all the books written about schizophrenia...none is...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

A landmark contribution to chronic pain literature, this contemporary text measures the intricate relationship between chronic pain and life transition events. Researchers and clinicians will appreciate The Changing Nature...

A workable vision of scientific practice has proven to be an elusive, if laudable, goal for professional psychology. The field cannot be faulted for failing to seek scientific wisdom, but it has been slow to integrate that...

The psychotic interludes which played a part in the lives of those in this medical journal were chaotic. For the sake of the grief of those who were studied, being my family members and those I love dearly, I cannot say that I fully understand...

Stand Up to Depression adds an entirely new dimension to the treatment of depression. This is a revolutionary guide to using one’s musculature—harnessing the power of proper posture—to heal one’s mind.  Complete with patient...

Description Overcoming the label of learning disability may be an achievement but also triumphing over the obstacles caused by prejudice at being labeled with schizophrenia is highly unusual. Philip Hill uses his auto-biographical account to describe the...

DescriptionThis selection of novellas and short stories is a hodge-podge of tales depicting the trials and triumphs of the human spirit. From fantasy to humour to the avant-garde, Bauder serves the reader with thought provoking stories.About the...

DescriptionThis book is a collection of poetry and prose, of seriousness and wit, of raw emotion and considered debate.The book is designed to show to the reader what it is like to live with problems of mental health; how people with problems like this...

DescriptionThis is a book about youth out of control, out of control with no-one to help, no-one to help because no-one cares. In this dark look at youth and their world today, no-one cares about themselves, anyone else or the world. Apathy and...

DescriptionProlific artist and author Maureen Oliver brings us her autobiography. This is the story of Maureen's activism, her fight against mental illness, the travels, the traumas and the ups and downs of this extraordinary life. Maureen writes with...