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We are often too busy or preoccupied to attend to our emotions until they hit with the strength of a tornado. When signs of anxiety and panic appear, they ravage our lives, our dreams, and our spirit. It is now possible to stop anxiety from stopping us in our tracks. In her book, Dr. Odessky helps you understand the process of anxiety, and how to arm yourself with strategies that work. Dr. Odessky draws on her 15 years of clinical experience to guide you through the process of not only learning how to overcome anxiety, but also how to enrich your life.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a clinically tested and proven technique that can improve an individual’s ability to manage mental or emotional disorders. The four simple principles DBT is based on include mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and regulation of emotions. This means you can effectively regulate intense emotions and reactions without compromising on the quality of life you wish to lead.

A caring, up-close look at suicide with prevention and grief in one best-selling book. Why? They relate more than you realize. Considering how loved ones would grieve might be what keeps someone here. Likewise, grief can become so intense that prevention tools are needed to keep safe those left behind. With a detailed table of contents and bulleted lists, you will use this resource again and again.

More than half of all Americans suffer from one or more phobias at some time during their lives. This audiobook draws upon the extraordinary wealth of current scientific and clinical research on phobias, including Dr. Gardner's own experiences with patients, to answer six pressing questions for anyone who suffers from phobias and for friends and relatives of such sufferers.

Being a spouse to borderline personality disorder is one wild ride, but you want to stay true to your vows and support your partner. Finally, there is a down and dirty “street guide” to BPD written in nonclinical, compassionate language by the spouse of a “borderline” for the spouses of borderlines. You can learn to identify BPD and narcissistic traits in your spouse, even if she/he refuses to be diagnosed. You can learn to understand your spouse’s logic-defying actions.

Presenting the essentials of diagnosis and treatment clearly and succinctly, leading psychiatrist Dr. Francis Mark Mondimore distills everything you need to know about bipolar disorder in this indispensable new guide. In down-to-earth language, Dr. Mondimore explains what bipolar disorder is and how you (or your loved one) can live your best life with the help of medications, therapy, the support of family and friends, and medical care. The Concise Guide to Bipolar Disorder is an excellent, up-to-date resource for the newly diagnosed or those seeking rapid answers.

In this story, Maple makes contact with Mister Universe, an enigmatic force who claims to be the creator of everything. Their interactions transform her view of reality, pushing her toward a destiny full of enchantment and uncertainty. In Marina Willows park, Maple finds solace and inspiration.

If you suffer from depression you are far from alone. Depression is very common, affecting over 300 million people around the world. Written by Professor Paul Gilbert, internationally recognised for his work on depression, this highly acclaimed self-help book has been of benefit to thousands of people including sufferers, their friends and families and those working in the medical profession.

Stanford-trained psychiatrist David Carreon, MD, reveals what it takes to move from nagging disappointment, dissatisfaction, or depression to a life of thriving. One of the pioneers of the use of an intense form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in severely depressed patients, Dr. Carreon was astonished by how quickly and dramatically most of them recovered. But he also saw very clearly that just eliminating the symptoms of depression wasn't enough. To live a truly fulfilling life, his patients needed to leave old habits behind and embrace the patterns of flourishing.

Baseada em sua ampla experiência clínica em comportamento humano e psiquiatria, além de estudos e pesquisas recentes, Ana Beatriz Barbosa desmistifica a doença considerada um problema de saúde pública. Com linguagem envolvente e acessível a um público amplo, a autora aborda a depressão de maneira inovadora por meio das dimensões que a estruturam, a física, a mental e a espiritual.

Natural health solutions from the experts Laura Mazzotta leads an expert cast of co-authors in this second volume of her Holistic Mental Health series with a goal to expand and redefine the topic in a deeper, more effective way. With a powerful collection of profound stories, each author is a trailblazer for courage and authenticity. They generously share a practical strategy for the listener and guide your path with compassion, wisdom, and knowledge to help you feel calm, clear, and in control for the rest of your life.

Inside, you will learn all about the many reasons anger is a much more complicated emotion than you might think and why there is nothing wrong with it as long as you learn to handle it correctly. You will also find a detailed 21-day guide designed to help you deal with your issues relating to anger, regardless of what those issues might be.

Most relaxation techniques focus on either soothing the body or settling the mind - and only acheive moderate results. Dr. Mark Hyman's approach helps you to address the mind and body at once to achieve a state that he calls "ultracalm". In UltraCalm, this best-selling author presents his simple, powerful method for generating a peaceful and harmonious state in the body-mind-one that allows the body's natural healing intelligence to work at it's most healing level.

Anxiety can throw off your day in a matter of minutes. Bring yourself back into balance with Mindfulness Meditations for Anxiety. These 100 practical meditations equip you to handle your physical and mental responses, no matter when fight-or-flight feelings strike. Reduce nervousness and fear with a variety of breathing and mindfulness exercises, designed by a licensed psychologist and meditation instructor.

Imagine unlocking your full brain power with ADHD-optimized nutrition. You don't need a fancy pantry overhaul. The truth is many brain-boosting foods are affordable and readily available. Not only will this book help your focus and mood, but it might even save you time and money!

Wer kennt ihn nicht? Den "inneren Kritiker", jene ungeliebte Instanz, die ständig an uns rummäkelt und uns klein macht. Mit seiner Nörgelei steht er uns im Alltag, Job und in Beziehungen häufig im Weg. Burkhard Düssler, Facharzt für Psychotherapie, eröffnet eine versöhnliche Perspektive: Unser "innerer Kritiker"; entpuppt sich bei näherer Betrachtung als ein überängstlicher Aufpasser, der sich sehr engagiert um uns sorgt.

Embark on a self-discovery journey with R.J. Miller's 2-in-1 simplistic approach to DBT and CBT, blending his initial works, "What The Heck is DBT" and "What the Heck is CBT." This workbook goes beyond the typical DBT/CBT skills guides; it is a comprehensive narrative that delves into personal experiences, evoking a range of emotions while empowering you to thrive.

Are you tired of feeling trapped in the grip of depression and anxiety? Do you long for a way to break free from the cycle of stress, fear, and anger that seems to control your life? "Healing from Depression and Anxiety" is not just another self-help book—it's a lifeline, a compass, and a trusted companion on your journey to mental wellness.

Why do we think, feel, and act in ways we wish we did not? For decades, New York Times best-selling author Dr. David A. Kessler has studied this question with regard to tobacco, food, and drugs. Over the course of these investigations, he identified one underlying mechanism common to a broad range of human suffering. This phenomenon - capture - is the process by which our attention is hijacked and our brains commandeered by forces outside our control.

A practical, insightful and much-needed guidebook for people with depression and those who love them.