Psychology Mood Disorders

Entre el ocho y el quince por ciento de la población sufrirá depresión en algún momento de su vida. Actualmente, es la segunda causa de muerte entre personas de quince a veintinueve años, convirtiéndose en una verdadera epidemia, hasta el punto de que será el principal motivo de discapacidad en 2030. Sin embargo, sigue siendo un problema de salud sobre el que existen muchos prejuicios y falsas creencias.

La ciencia conoce muchísimo sobre la depresión. Sabe, por ejemplo, que la genética y las enfermedades pueden desencadenarla, pero también la violencia y la desprotección social. El estrés, las pérdidas, las separaciones familiares, la pobreza, el abuso sexual y el maltrato infantil pueden afectar la salud mental y la armonía de nuestro cuerpo. Pero la ciencia sabe también que hay vías para salir adelante.

Als iemand een depressie ontwikkelt, is dit proces voor mensen in de naaste omgeving moeilijk te begrijpen. Familie en vrienden zijn voor iemand met een depressie echter heel belangrijk; vaak kunnen ze zelfs meer doen dan professionele hulpverleners. Gerenommeerd deskundige Huub Buijssen legt in dit nieuw vormgegeven standaardwerk uit hoe iemand met een depressie zich voelt en hoe je als omgeving kunt helpen de depressie dragelijker te maken. Zonder jezelf te verliezen. Als een dierbare depressief isbiedt inzicht en praktische handvatten. Samen sta je niet alleen.

In From Survive to Thrive, Dr. Margaret S. Chisolm, a psychiatrist at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, describes a tried-and-true plan to help anyone grappling with life's challenges learn how to flourish. Dr. Chisolm does not define health as the mere absence of illness. She wants you to be able to lead the best life possible - to thrive! Dr. Chisolm provides insight into how listeners can cultivate healthy habits and more positive reactions to life's provocations, choosing not to allow past life circumstances or a disease state to define their well-being.

An ambulance rushed her away to the emergency room at a local hospital. Her life was forever changed in that moment. In this powerful memoir and inspirational self-help book, Kimberly Muka Powers shares her triumphant story of living with bipolar type one disorder with psychotic features. Humbled by this life-altering mental health diagnosis, she learns to rise above the setbacks of her illness and empowers others to do the same.

¡MI PERRO BOOSTER es una emocionante historia que se desarrolla por décadas, en la que Booster, un perro rescatado por un hombre, lo salva a él... pasando así de estar al borde del suicidio, a ser un apasionado por mejorar la vida de personas en todo el mundo!

"350 Millionen psychisch erkrankte Menschen, unnötig, wenn ihr mich fragt, wir können es so viel besser machen, für so viele Menschen. Ich sehe täglich das Leiden, und es bringt mich um, ich muss nicht unbedingt auf die große Bühne, aber irgendwie habe ich keine Wahl. Ich muss sprechen, ich muss schreien, toben, ich muss gehört werden."

Inside this practical guide you'll not only find the keys to activating the power of your Vagus Nerve but also the 30 natural strategies you can start using today to overcome your overthinking & anxiety starting TODAY! Not to mention we've also included bonus Guided Meditations for Anxiety, Overthinking & Vagus Nerve Activation so you can effortlessly develop the mindfulness habit that can transform your inner life.

In a fast-paced, result-oriented, and competitive world, more and more young people are suffering from depression, anxiety, and other forms of mental health disorders that severely impact the family unit. This book is written out of a deep concern for the wellbeing of young people. In particular, this audiobook is aimed at Muslim children living in the West.

Wenn dunkle Wolken die Lebensfreude eintrüben, Aktivitäten als eine große Belastung erscheinen und die Hoffnung auf Besserung schwindet, dann steckt man in einem depressiven Stimmungstief. Wir ziehen uns zurück und können kaum noch am Leben teilnehmen. Der Betroffene fühlt sich völlig hilflos und auch die Freunde und Angehörige wissen nicht, was zu tun ist und wie man helfen kann. Sie fragen sich: "Was könnte ich sofort unternehmen, dass eine Besserung eintritt?" "Was hilft da, wieder raus zu kommen?" "Was kann man tun, um nicht wieder krank zu werden?".

Skuespilleren Henning Jensen beskriver i "Gennem glasvæggen" et regulært psykisk sammenbrud, han oplevede i maj 1978, forårsaget af alt for meget arbejde, jag og stress i alt for lang tid. Det tog ham et helt år at komme på ret køl igen, og det skyldtes ikke mindst, at han stod helt uforstående over for det, han havde oplevet: Han havde ingen erfaringer med psykisk sygdom, og lige så lidt vidste han, hvor han skulle søge professionel hjælp. Det betød, at han ikke fik den i tide, og at sygdommen fik lov til at udvikle sig til en regulær depression, der var ved at tage livet af ham.

What if you could activate or improve your body’s natural healing thanks to a few simple physical exercises? Just imagine those exercises reducing your body’s inflammation, anxiety, or chronic illness. How could it be possible? Simply thanks to the vagus nerve! If you never heard about vagus nerves, which are usually referred to in the singular, they are the longest and maybe the most important autonomic nerves in human body. Approximately the 80 percent of its nerve fibers drive information from the body to the brain.

Over the course of human history, there have been countless tomes composed on the subject of mental health and an equally daunting number on the joys and perils of raising children. If you factor in the mysterious nature of twins and the long-term ramifications of being raised in a cult, however, then it’s basically this one and Harry Potter. If it helps, our story is shorter and contains fewer owls. Bisection is the story of one man, two children, and bipolar disorder.

Seit seiner Kindheit leidet Johann Hari unter Angstzuständen, Gefühlen von Traurigkeit und unendlicher Leere. Mit achtzehn bekommt er die Diagnose: Depression. Es folgt die langjährige Behandlung mit Antidepressiva. Doch trotz Anpassung der Dosis und Phasen der Besserung hat Hari das Gefühl: Die Depression hat ihn im Griff. Er beginnt die ärztliche Strategie zu hinterfragen: Sind Depressionen zwangsläufig auf ein biochemisches Ungleichgewicht im Gehirn zurückführen? Können Medikamente langfristig die Lösung sein? Und welche Rolle spielt die Pharmaindustrie dabei?

Facing challenges in your relationships, career, health or well-being? Worried important life goals seem to be slipping away? Whether you're faced with day-to-day nervous energy or experiencing a more crippling sensation of anxiety-induced panic attacks, sometimes life can test your nerves and stress levels. But there is a simple and effective way to facing your fears - both real and imagined threats, and making sure that you can bounce back from them stronger than ever before and go on to achieve your goals and lead a happier, more fulfilled life.

Just how do you navigate life with a mental illness? What effect does it have on day-to-day activities and future plans? I’m the Patient Not the Shrink takes you on a journey through an ordinary life lived against extraordinary odds. You won’t find easy answers in this book, but you’ll be given a unique insight into the raw and devastating pain of a mental breakdown. Author Cal Kennedy opens a window to the daily struggle of living with polar disorders and dyspraxia.

Do you feel that your moods and feelings are out of control? Do you unintentionally hurt your loved ones with your unpredictable behavior? Do you, sometimes, make regrettable decisions because you're blinded by your emotions? Uncontrollable mood swings and erratic behaviors don't make you a bad person. Most probably, you simply need to take care of your mental health. And, last but not least, you're not alone.

You might be thinking, "I've read countless books on teen depression; what makes this one different?" The difference lies in our unique dual-reader approach. Unlike other manuals, this guide involves the teenager and the adult, be it a parent, caregiver, educator, or physician. For the first time, we put teens in the driver's seat, guiding them to explore their emotions while empowering adults to provide the aid and support they need.

What if you could decode the mystery of your teenager's anxiety and equip them with the tools to thrive, even amidst mental health challenges? Raising a teenager in today's world has never been more challenging. Are you struggling to navigate through your teenager's mood swings or lack of motivation? You're not alone. It's estimated that nearly 20% of teenagers today struggle with anxiety and depression. But the reality of mental health is not trending hashtags or viral challenges.

Words With My Father offers a gripping audio portrait of the evolution of a young man's mental illness and how it manifested into a dramatic and often dangerous existence through the turbulence of the Civil Rights, Peace and Conservation movements.