Mental Anxiety

An inclusive, research-based guide to working the 12 steps: a trauma-informed approach for clinicians, sponsors, and those in recovery. Step 1: You admit that you're powerless over your addiction. Now what? 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) have helped...

In this practical yet powerful guide, psychologist and neuroscience expert Catherine Pittman—author of Rewire Your Anxious Brain—introduces fifty new ways to work with your brain's neural connections to find lasting, effective relief from your worst anxiety symptoms. The chapters of this book can be used in any order, as needed, to give you the information you need to act now, whether you're at home or on the go. Also included are quick skills to help you soothe an anxious or stressed-out brain through physical movement, identifying what you care about, and banishing toxic thinking.

An engaging exploration of what makes work meaningful, by a popular Buddhist monk and cultural commentator In our hectic days filled with long hours, endless emails, and tedious virtual meetings, it’s hard to stay connected to the higher purpose of work – to see past the grind and embrace...

One of the biggest challenges if you are an autistic adult (or suspect you might be) is navigating the situations that to the predominantly neurotypical population might appear completely benign but cause you huge stress, anxiety and worry. At work, at university, in social situations, in friendships, relationships, in shops, in unfamiliar environments - there are a wealth of things that can make you feel overwhelmed if the world is full of things that you feel nobody else notices but that cause you huge distress.

Imagine how different your life would be if you knew how to skyrocket your levels of self-esteem - to stop the negative thinking patterns and mental anguish for good! In this insightful and functional audiobook, Katherine Chambers gives listeners a firsthand look into the overriding concepts of self-esteem.

From an expert on simplicity and minimalism, a collection of 30 practices to overcome chronic overwhelm, cultivate self-compassion, and find permission to do less–perfect for readers of Rest is Resistance and Wintering. Being Gentle is about being grounded in self-compassion and a fierce...

An honest, soul-searching pursuit of biblical answers to one of Christianity's most challenging questions: What do you do when God meets your prayers with silence? Many of us have struggled with prayers that seem to go unanswered, and Pete Greig has been down that difficult road of doubt. This...

There's no other book like this. Longtime running writer Scott Douglas marshals expert advice (including his own, cultivated from more than 100,000 miles of personal experience), and a growing body of scientific research to show how running can make us happier. How? Everyone knows that running builds stronger muscles and a healthier heart; science now shows it also helps develop a healthier brain. For those struggling with depression and anxiety, a consistent running routine can enhance the mental-health benefits of talk therapy, antidepressants, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

From two times number one Sunday Times bestselling author, James Smith, comes HOW TO BE CONFIDENT – the third instalment in James’ no-nonsense guides to gaining the tools to empower your decision-making and change your life. Now, more than ever, we are so often lost within a cycle of...

What if you can manage and eliminate your panic attacks by changing your mind? Stop suffering? It's time to act now. Turn anxiety into your most powerful weapon to improve yourself. This audiobook will provide an insight into what anxiety and panic are, the causes and symptoms, at what stage they become disorders, how to prevent them and how to overcome them. The audiobook tells us of survivors, not for entertainment purposes but as a way to assure us that just like everything else in life, this phase will surely pass, but there are things we must do if we must survive them.

From a bestselling author and psychologist, an exploration and celebration of neurodivergence, completely revised with the most up-to-date research and insights. From ADHD and dyslexia to autism, the number of diagnosis categories listed by the American Psychiatric Association has tripled in the...

Have sleepless nights, overwhelming days, and relentless overthinking become your “normal”? Does fear of your next panic attack keep you home? You're not alone. Millions worldwide face the debilitating effects of anxiety disorders, feeling overwhelmed and powerless. Yet, anxiety doesn't have to rule your life. This concise guide offers a lifeline, equipping you with a personal anti-anxiety toolkit to reclaim control.

A transformative guide to embrace your own mortality and live a more fulfilling life Talking about death has been deemed morbid, taboo, or even pathological. But in order to fully embrace life, scientists, psychologists, and spiritual leaders all agree—contemplating death is the key to living...

Let's be real for a sec. Most of us don't have time for an hour of yoga or 3 minutes of meditation every day. We're overwhelmed as it is. Our spiritual practice shouldn't add to that.That's why I've hand-picked 18 simple techniques to combat our most common problems-stress, burnout, frustration...

"3 PAGES IN, YOU'LL FEEL 1,000 LBS LIGHTER." — Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author “Life doesn’t begin after the obstacles, life is the obstacles, and we have to unlearn the idea that we need, or would even want, a life free of chaos, stress, and anxiety. We grow from facing...

From the authors of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline, an indispensable guide to unlocking your child’s innate capacity for resilience, compassion, and creativity. When facing contentious issues such as screen time, food choices, and bedtime, children often act out or shut down...

It's been described as the most important breakthrough in mental health since the introduction of Prozac in 1986. And though once considered taboo, the psychedelic compound, ketamine, is experiencing a spectacular therapeutic comeback. When combined with psychotherapy, ketamine, which has been...

Psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and interfaith minister Rev. Connie L. Habash shows us a way to transform our perceptions using mindful awareness, in order that we may live divinely inspired lives. In over 25 years as a counselor helping spiritual people overcome anxiety, Rev. Connie has taught that it takes more than chanting mantras, stretching, or relaxation techniques to calm anxiety. It requires a transformation in perception, moment-to-moment body awareness, and a conscious response to thoughts and emotions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is considered the "gold standard" of psychotherapy…and one of the reasons for this is that it gives you the skills and tools you need to address your problems as they arise in everyday life…no matter where they stem from.

Are you tired of letting your fear of flying hold you back from exploring the world, connecting with loved ones, or advancing your career? If you've tried other solutions with little success, it’s time to take a different approach. How to Overcome Your Fear of Flying: Practical Tips to Help You Board That Next Flight, by Tony Brenner, is your comprehensive guide to confronting and conquering your flying anxieties.