Health Crisis

Inequality is a choice. The United States bills itself as the land of opportunity, a place where anyone can achieve success and a better life through hard work and determination. But the facts tell a different story—the U.S. today lags behind most other developed nations in measures of...

Gelassen und voller Zuversicht älter werden - dieser Wunsch wird spätestens ab Mitte 50 immer größer. Das weiß auch Margot Käßmann. In ihrem neuen Lebens-Ratgeber beschreibt die Bestseller-Autorin sehr persönlich den Start in die besten Jahre: Worauf kann man sich freuen? Welche Schwierigkeiten gilt es zu meistern? Was trägt im Leben? Ein Hörbuch, das Lust macht, die Lebensphase ab Mitte fünfzig entschlossen und freudig anzugehen. Lächeln. Weitergehen.

The Speakmans' powerful and life-changing guide to conquering anxiety and living a more positive life. The world's leading life-change therapists, the Speakmans, share a passion to help people lead happier and less inhibited lives. Their intellectual curiosity guided them through years of extensive research into behaviourism and conditioning, which led to the creation of their groundbreaking behavioural change therapy known as 'Schema Conditioning'. Based on the Speakmans' unique coaching method this book provides the key to eliminating anxiety.

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.

Healer: Reducing Crises helps listeners navigate chaos and manage trauma by teaching skills to increase emotional intelligence and manage overwhelming experiences. Covering emotional regulation, inner connections, strengths, and self-possession, it grounds listeners in the knowledge and skills needed to improve wellness at home and in the workplace. Grounded in positive psychology, talent development, and trauma psychology, there's a focus on adaptation and coping to strengthen the self.

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.

“I found Ms. Sifferlin’s book entertaining, enlightening, and in addition timely—a book mindful of science in this era when crackpot notions about public health and medicine are routinely issued from on high.” —Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Mountains Beyond Mountains A...

In 2006, after years of feeling powerless to help those addicted to opioids, benzodiazepines, and stimulants, general practitioner Dr. Arun Gupta joined the American Society of Addiction Medicine and earned his certification to treat patients with addictions. Now, in his eye-opening new book, after decades of research and first-hand experience, he tells us how to end this crisis that is destroying so many lives.

An urgent rethinking of the Western approach to mental health, which treats the symptoms rather than the exploitative systems causing our distress—by a Rhodes Scholar and Harvard Medical School physician-anthropologist—offering lessons from the rest of the world. What if the mainstay of...

¿Cuántas pastillas tomas al mes, a la semana, al día? Solo en Gran Bretaña, más del 20 % de los adultos ha consumido al menos una droga psiquiátrica al año. Lo que constata James Davies en su ensayo es que este imprudente aumento de la prescripción médica de fármacos psiquiátricos no ha disminuido el número y gravedad de las enfermedades mentales, sino todo lo contrario.

The introduction of new medicines has dramatically improved the quantity and quality of individual and public health, while contributing trillions of dollars to the global economy. In spite of these past successes - and indeed because of them - our ability to deliver new medicines may be quickly coming to an end. Moving from the 20th century to the present, A Prescription for Change reveals how changing business strategies combined with scientific hubris have altered the way new medicines are discovered, with dire implications for both health and the economy.

This powerful report on what went wrong—and right—with America’s Covid response, from a team of 34 experts, shows how Americans faced the worst peacetime catastrophe of modern times Our national leaders have drifted into treating the pandemic as though it were an unavoidable natural...

Ego: The Fall of the Twin Towers and the Rise of an Enlightened Humanity by Peter Baumann and Michael W. Taft is the first book to explore the positive evolutionary potential hidden in one of the most destructive events in history. In their examination of the evolutionary implications of 9/11 and its aftermath, the authors contend we are not falling into the grip of a new dark age at all; rather, we are on the verge of a much brighter one as the Darwinian process of natural selection continues to advance humankind.

For the majority of young adults today, the transition to independence is a time of excitement and possibility. But nearly five million young people experience entry into adulthood as abrupt abandonment, a time of disconnection from school, work, and family. For this growing population of Americans, which includes kids aging out of foster care and those entangled with the justice system, life screeches to a halt when adulthood arrives. Abandoned is the first-ever exploration of this tale of dead ends and broken dreams.

Wounded Angels: Inspiration from Children in Crisis uses vignettes of children in crisis situations to portray how troubling behaviors can act as clues for ways children can grow stronger after traumatic stress. This text shows how children can guide caregivers and practitioners through hidden conflicts and, through case examples, provide opportunities to develop emotionally supportive relationships. Practitioners and caregivers can use Wounded Angels to encourage a resilient perspective for children.

In the wake of the global pandemic millions of people are battling stress, worry, anxiety, and depression as a result of the collateral damage it has caused. More than 40 percent of Americans are depressed and one in six Americans are taking antidepressants just to cope. It is the leading cause of disability among people ages 15-44. This is a pandemic of the mind - a mindemic. Mindemic: How Faith Can Help Us Overcome the Anxiety and Depression Crisis in America explores the connection between science and faith in a journey to overcome the battle of the mind.

Anxiety, nervousness, tension, and stress are all feelings that people experience from time to time. This book includes practical and helpful tips and habits that can bring mental peace and stability, even when in the midst of crisis. This is a great resource for those dealing with loss, career change, burnout, life transition, depression, anxiety, or any struggle that brings mental crisis and stress. Perfect for those not wanting to take medicine, and to compliment medical help.

El cuerpo humano es complejo y tiene muchas formas diferentes de protegerse. Incluso cuando no nos damos cuenta de que está sucediendo, nuestros cuerpos tienen la costumbre de garantizar la autoconservación. Piense en la última vez que tuvo miedo de algo, su ritmo cardíaco aumentó y sus palmas se pusieron sudorosas, estos son los signos del estado emocional y físico conocido como miedo. Experimentamos miedo con todo nuestro cuerpo, no es algo que esté localizado en un área o sistema específico.

With two out of every three Americans overweight or obese, scientists are studying how excess fat changes physical and mental health, demographers are calculating how it's shortening life spans, and economists are debating the impact it has on America's productivity and global competitiveness. But how weight affects intimacy and sexuality is barely discussed. Yet, it's a question of high importance for the tens of millions of Americans who are overweight or obese and having difficulty sexually and romantically.

What was it like at the epicenter, inside the health system that cared for more COVID-19 patients than any other in the United States? Leading Through a Pandemic: The Inside Story of Lessons Learned about Innovation, Leadership, and Humanity During the COVID-19 Crisis takes listeners inside Northwell Health, New York's largest health system. From the C-suite to the front lines, the book reports on groundwork that positioned Northwell as uniquely prepared for the pandemic.