Mental Health Medicine

A hilarious and heartbreaking memoir-in-remedies by a self-described "professional soul-searcher" that details a journey of self-discovery through over 160 tonics, seminars, regimens, and transformative therapies. From an early age, Megan Griswold was set on a path of looking outside herself to...

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, tired of watching their loved ones die while politicians ignore this issue. Where is the solution? Where is...

An investigation into our complicated 8-decade-long relationship with nuclear technology, from the bomb to nuclear accidents to nuclear waste. From Hiroshima to Chernobyl, Fukushima to the growing legacy of lethal radioactive waste, humanity’s struggle to conquer atomic energy is rife with...

An American Psychology-Law Society’s Lawrence S. Wrightsman Book Award Winner A 2022 PROSE Award finalist in Legal Studies and Criminology A 2022 American Bar Association Silver Gavel Award Finalist A Behavioral Scientist’s Notable Book of 2021 Freakonomics for the law—how applying...

A book that challenges our notions of family honour and morality Sometime, somewhere, the conspiracy of silence around Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) in Indian homes had to be shattered. This path-breaking book'the first of its kind in the country and subcontinent'attempts to give that...

By uniting mindfulness and self-compassion, this practical guide on the benefits of kindness is filled with simple tips and anecdotes that will help you live a happier, more fulfilling life. Do you criticise yourself on a daily basis? Are you always comparing yourself to others? Kindfulness is there for you. This practical, uplifting guide combines the two hot topics of the moment: mindfulness and self-compassion.

There are disorders that defy treatment with prescribed pharmaceuticals: a man's hands shake so hard that he cannot hold anything; a woman is mired in severe inescapable depression. For these patients and others, an alternative is emerging: deep brain stimulation. In this fascinating and timely investigation, well-known science writer Jamie Talan explains a cutting-edge medical development that is surprising and impressing researchers around the world.

Whether you're a seasoned herbalist or just starting your journey, Herbalism—Powerful Lost Remedies is your ultimate guide to harnessing the power of nature for your health and well-being. Explore the rich history of herbalism, from ancient Egyptian and Chinese practices to Native American remedies, and learn how these traditions continue to benefit us today. With step-by-step guides, you'll not only learn how to identify, grow, and harvest your own medicinal herbs but also how to create potent remedies right at home.

Ängste und mangelndes Selbstvertrauen gehören oft zusammen und sind für viele Menschen die größten Stolpersteine auf ihrem Lebensweg. Da unser Gehirn jedoch ein Leben lang formbar ist, können wir neue Denkweisen und sinnvollere Handlungen trainieren, um einen angemessenen und gesunden Umgang mit unseren Ängsten zu finden. Genau das ist das Ziel dieses Hörbuchs. Ich möchte Sie auf eine Reise einladen, auf der Sie Ihre Ängste bewusst erkunden, Ihre Sorgen und Zweifel von sich abschütteln und so mehr Leichtigkeit und Freiheit gewinnen.

We all slip into some form of subtle addiction from time to time. It’s only human to desire comfort. But what happens when we start abusing our body to derive pleasure? Recent studies have shown that 1 in every 20 adults is a victim of food addiction. Perhaps you’ve tried a few fasting or dieting methods yourself. But most of them are hard to sustain and make you slip back and feel guilty. It’s time to put an end to this vicious cycle. This edition of the audiobook brought to you by the Self-Help-Guide, includes the best of various programs, distilled into one carefully-designed plan.

In this depression workbook for adults, we will define several types of depression, such as major depression, persistent depressive disorder, psychotic depression, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, and bipolar disorder.

Do you ever wonder how some people manage to keep their cool even in stressful situations? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your emotions? Do you want to learn to control your emotions? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then you need to learn about emotional intelligence and that is exactly what this audiobook intends to help you with. Use emotional intelligence to take control of your life.

Current events these days are fraught with political animosity, global pandemic, warfare, gun violence, and economic insecurity. The troubling times that we live in leave us uncertain where we stand and in what direction we are going. It is with good reason that anxiety levels have peaked and the affliction has extended to almost every segment of society—whether we like to admit it or not. We may not be able to change the world, but this book by James G. Meade, PhD, shows us how we can help ourselves.

Sexuality and sexual health are taboo topics of conversation in American culture, and many people avoid discussing their sex lives with their physician, and often, their partners. Given the silence surrounding sexuality, most people don’t realize how widespread some sexual struggles are, nor do they have an appreciation for the integral role of sexuality in their overall health and wellbeing.

A gripping narrative about the Zika virus from the New York Times science reporter covering the outbreak. Until recently, Zika virus—once considered a mild disease—was hardly a cause for global panic. But as early as August of 2015, doctors in Brazil’s northeast region began to notice a...

An NPR Best Book of 2016 A New Yorker Book We Loved in 2016 Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2016 The Millions Most Anticipated Book of 2016 Flavorwire Most Anticipated BookFrom the critically acclaimed author of The Virgins, Eleven Hours is an intimate exploration of the physical and...

After reading The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook, did you ever wonder what it s like to be struck by lightning? To run with the bulls in Pamplona? To ride the crushing swell of an avalanche? Extreme Encounters describes these adventures and 37 others with endlessly addictive you-are-there...

Inhaling and exhaling is a motion that is done by everyone daily without acknowledgment. When we inhale, we receive, and when we exhale, we release but what if we could apply this to our everyday lives. Inhale Exhale is a self-help and personal development book that talks about the many things that can be toxic to our mental health that we allow happen every day without even knowing.

Développez votre potentiel en libérant les 90% de votre cerveau que vous n'exploitez pas avec la méthode de relaxation qui permet d'améliorer son rythme alpha et d'accéder à des niveaux supérieurs de conscience. Aimeriez-vous avoir ce pouvoir ?

The chapters in this audiobook present many of the straightforward ways we can maintain a healthy mind or build a better brain, especially if in the normal course our lives we are actively doing things to damage it. Here you will find proven methods to improve your brain power, using simple and sensible steps that remind us of the easy ways we can improve our thinking and become the genius that resides inside our brain.