Mental Health Stress

The Chain Breaker is Allison Wood's story of resilience, triumph, and personal transformation in the face of childhood abuse and trauma. She deeply believes her journey and the lessons she learned along the way can inspire and empower others who may be trapped in the shadows of their own past. For years, Allison carried the weight of her painful experiences, the scars etched deeply into her soul.

If you’ve ever laid awake replaying conversations, overanalyzing decisions, or feeling consumed by stress, you know how exhausting overthinking can be. But here’s the truth: you are not your spiral—and you can break free. In Quiet the Spiral, counselor and author L. S. Smith offers a simple, compassionate, practical roadmap for anyone who struggles with spiraling thoughts and anxious overthinking.

For years, many of us live trapped in our own minds—spinning the same thoughts in circles, doubting every decision, and criticizing ourselves for not being “enough.” It feels like carrying a heavy storm inside your head. The truth is, overthinking isn’t just a bad habit—it’s a cycle that keeps us stuck in fear, self-doubt, and mental exhaustion. Unwinding Your Mind is your guide to breaking that cycle. Drawing from psychology, mindfulness, and practical tools, this book shows you how to let go of the mental clutter, reframe your inner dialogue, and finally build calmness from within.

Mirror Image, a complex, erotic novel of suspense, is the first in a series of mysteries featuring Dr. Daniel Rinaldi, a psychologist who consults with the Pittsburgh Police. His specialty is treating victims of violent crime, those who’ve survived an armed robbery or kidnapping but whose traumatic experience still haunts them. Kevin Merrick, a college student and victim of an armed assault, is one of these people.

The unforgettable story of a military family that lost two sons - one to suicide and one in combat - and channeled their grief into fighting the armed forces’ suicide epidemic. Major General Mark Graham was a decorated two-star officer. His wife, Carol, was a teacher who held the family together. When their sons Kevin and Jeff die within nine months of each other - Kevin commits suicide and Jeff is killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq - Mark and Carol are astonished by the drastically different responses their sons’ deaths receive from the Army.

Making War at Fort Hood offers an illuminating look at war through the daily lives of the people whose job it is to produce it. Kenneth MacLeish conducted a year of intensive fieldwork among soldiers and their families at and around the US Army's Fort Hood in central Texas. He shows how war's reach extends far beyond the battlefield into military communities where violence is as routine, boring, and normal as it is shocking and traumatic.

The vivid and emotional story of one soldier's heroic struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder.1944: Norm Bussel, an introspective and happy-go-lucky teen from Memphis, finds himself bailing out of a burning B-17 bomber just months after his 19th birthday. Touching-down in a field outside Berlin, Norm was immediately seized by local farmhands, who were in the process of lynching him when a passing German soldier put a stop to the execution.

The images of the burning towers, the heartbroken friends building memorials, the minute-by-minute accounts of the horrors of that day - all are indelibly etched on our collective consciousness. But what of those left behind after 9/11? What have they, and we, learned from the gift of time? In Project Rebirth, a psychologist and a journalist examine the lives of eight people who were directly affected by the events of September 11, 2001.

Are you feeling burned out, restless, or just not quite yourself? In this two-book audio collection, wellness author Maxwell Mason delivers practical, no-nonsense advice for creating lasting calm, improving your emotional health, and aging with energy and clarity.

Two bestselling guides in one powerful book—Teen Social Survival Skills and Teen Emotional Intelligence—designed to help your teen thrive in today’s complex world. Perfect for ages 12–18, this book skips the lectures and delivers actionable strategies your teen can start using right away. Whether they’re navigating school stress or friendship drama, this guide helps them build the emotional strength and social skills to succeed—at home, at school, and in life. Empower your teen with the life skills they need—and the confidence they deserve.

Are you one of the millions of people that suffer daily from anxiety? Do you find yourself stuck in negative thought patterns, but don't know how to stop them? Are you tired of constantly worrying? Do you avoid social situations for fear of being judged by others? If you are constantly feeling anxious or worried, you are not alone! But there is also no need to feel powerless. Believe it or not, there are very simple things that you can do to take back control of your life, and give you more confidence than you thought possible.

Wounded I Am More Awake follows the story of Esad Boskailo, a doctor who survives six concentration camps in Bosnia and emerges with powerful new lessons for healing in an age of genocide. This gripping account raises questions for healers, survivors, and listeners striving to understand the reality of war and the aftermath of terror. Is it possible to find meaning after enduring crimes against humanity? Can people heal after trauma?

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...

In this searing and beautifully written memoir, Marine Lieutenant and CNN Op-Ed contributor Mike Scotti charts a course from the front lines of Iraq back home to New York, showing how sometimes the hardest battle is the one after the war. Sometimes the hardest battle is the one after the war. As...

Now in paperback, the New York Times bestseller from Race to Nowhere director Vicki Abeles about how our schools can revolutionize learning, prioritize children’s health, and re-envision success for a lifetime. Race to Nowhere, Vicki Abeles’s groundbreaking documentary about our educational...

AudioLearn presents What Doctors Know About PTSD. Developed by a team of medical doctors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this guide is a great way to learn about everything today’s doctors know about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. The information presented is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized sections. There is a summary after each section to review the most important points.

Is it possible that the struggles you have with your child may because he or she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder? Once ignored, even by the medical professionals treating war veterans, PTSD is gaining global recognition as a very real and serious issue for those who have experienced traumatic events, even children.

Proven tips and tools. There are a lot of resources out there for managing anxiety. However, many of them are based on opinion rather than science. Dr. Craig April, founder of the April Center for Anxiety Attack Management, relies on the latter. By employing cognitive behavioral therapy, a research-proven method for anxiety treatment, listeners can find the breakthrough they desire.

Are you tired of constantly battling stress, struggling with self-doubt, and feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Imagine discovering a profound yet shockingly simple insight that frees you forever—without relying on motivation, willpower, or complicated self-help techniques. In the groundbreaking guide One Insight Away, you'll uncover the powerful truth behind lasting psychological freedom.

College is a time of transition. It's a time for learning and preparing to make your own way in the world. But if you're like many teens and young adults, the thought of leaving home and being on your own in a new place can also be intimidating—even overwhelming. That's why you need a solid foundation to help you manage stress, stay focused, and maintain healthy habits—in body, mind, and spirit. Grounded in evidence-based mindfulness, The Mindful College Student will help you cultivate the skills you need to increase well-being and reach your highest aspirations.