Coping with / advice about depression and other mood disorders Books
HarperCollins Publishers SelfHelp for Your Nerves
Book SynopsisEssential guide for everything you need to know to keep relaxed through every day lifeRepackage of the phenomenally successful guide to dealing with nervous illness Self Help for Your Nerves. This guide offers the most comprehensive insight and advice into coping with nervous stress.Sufferers of nervous illness regard Self Help for Your Nerves as their bible many believe that if they had found it earlier they would have been saved years of unnecessary suffering.Dr Claire Weekes looks at:How the Nervous System WorksWhat is Nervous IllnessCommon factors in the development of nervous illnessRecurring Nervous AttacksPlus important chapters on depression, sorrow, guilt and disgrace, obsessions, sleeplessness, confidence, loneliness and agoraphobia.The book also shows the Dr Claire Weekes method, a practical programme on learning to take your place among people without fear.
£9.49
The School of Life Press The School of Life: On Mental Illness: what can
Book SynopsisWe accept without shame that most organs in our bodies might at some point develop problems – and could need a bit of help. We should not make an exception of our minds. Our lives are so complicated and so filled with burdens, we should be completely unsurprised if, at some point, we felt a need to pull up a white flag and ask for help with our minds. This is a guide to how to cope with a variety of forms of mental pain and unwellness, from the very mild to the more severe. It explains to us how and why we might become ill, how we can explain things to friends and family, how we should take care of ourselves – and how we might adjust our view of ourselves and our future so as to live wisely alongside our difficulties. Throughout the tone is humane, encouraging and rich with experience. A central idea is that there is no need for any of us to suffer alone with our condition and that the best way to mend is to reduce shame, accept our troubles as very normal – and seek out understanding and friendship. It’s by exploring and discussing what has happened to us that we can heal and reduce our sense of isolation. Written with kindness, knowledge and sympathy, and drawing upon the experience and knowledge of The School of Life therapists, this book is an essential tool to help us on the way to our recovery.
£13.50
HarperCollins Publishers Stop Thinking Start Living
Book SynopsisRevolutionary in its simplicity and accessible to all, this bestselling book offers commonsense methods that allow you to let go of depression and tap into natural joy.In this indispensable handbook, Richard Carlson demonstrates how we can change everything in our lives earn more money, meet new friends, get a new job yet still feel dissatisfied. Happiness, he says, is not ''out there'' but within, a state of mind that is independent of circumstance: ''If you begin to see that your thoughts are not the real thing they''re just thoughts and as thoughts they can''t hurt you your entire life will begin to change today.''Carlson''s step-by-step guide explains: How your thoughts determine how you feel. Why thinking about problems only makes them worse. That thoughts come and go you are free to choose at any moment which to hold on to and which to let go. Straightforward methods for conquering depression. How to dismiss negative thoughts and discover inner contentment. How to overcome lifelong pessimism and start really living.Trade Review'This is the book I give to all my depressed friends; they start to look better from around page 3!'JULIAN CLARY
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki: The
Book Synopsis_______________ THE PHENOMENAL KOREAN BESTSELLER TRANSLATED BY INTERNATIONAL BOOKER SHORTLISTEE ANTON HUR 'Will strike a chord with anyone who feels that their public life is at odds with how they really feel inside.' - Red PSYCHIATRIST: So how can I help you? ME: I don’t know, I’m – what’s the word – depressed? Do I have to go into detail? Baek Sehee is a successful young social media director at a publishing house when she begins seeing a psychiatrist about her – what to call it? – depression? She feels persistently low, anxious, endlessly self-doubting, but also highly judgemental of others. She hides her feelings well at work and with friends; adept at performing the calmness, even ease, her lifestyle demands. The effort is exhausting, overwhelming, and keeps her from forming deep relationships. This can't be normal. But if she's so hopeless, why can she always summon a desire for her favourite street food, the hot, spicy rice cake, tteokbokki? Is this just what life is like? Recording her dialogues with her psychiatrist over a 12-week period, Baek begins to disentangle the feedback loops, knee-jerk reactions and harmful behaviours that keep her locked in a cycle of self-abuse. Part memoir, part self-help book, I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki is a book to keep close and to reach for in times of darkness.Trade ReviewAn eye-opening view into a person's most vulnerable moments in a new way * Cosmopolitan *I Want to Die... has been a huge bestseller in Korea and will strike a chord with anyone who feels that their public life is at odds with how they really feel inside. Baek Sehee transcribes the sessions with her psychiatrist as she uncovers the root causes of her anxiety and harmful behaviours, despite the perfect picture she presents to the world. * Red *At once personal and universal, this book is about finding a path to awareness, understanding, and wisdom. * Kirkus Reviews *Candid … heartfelt … Sehee’s mission to normalize conversation about mental illness is an admirable one. * Publishers Weekly *Sehee is honest and authentic throughout … [I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki] will resonate with young people who suffer from similar forms of depression and anxiety. * Library Journal *A testament to the gradual nature of therapy’s cumulative healing effects, I Want to Die should resonate with anyone who eagerly transcribes every nugget of advice they get. * Buzzfeed *Earnest … clever … [Baek Sehee] uses months of (real) transcripts from her therapy sessions to explore her own depression and anxiety, always tiptoeing toward something like self-awareness. * Chicago Tribune *With candor and humor, Baek offers readers and herself resonant moments of empathy … [I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki] arrives in the U.S. sensitively English-enabled by favored translator Hur. * Booklist *
£11.69
Octopus Publishing Group How to Understand and Deal with Depression:
Book SynopsisA practical, supportive and easy-to-read guide to help you understand and overcome depression, filled with helpful tips and actionable advice Feeling overwhelmed? This little book is here to help. How to Understand and Deal with Depression is a friendly, accessible guide with all the information and advice you need to identify the source of your struggles, and to take practical steps to reduce or manage the burden. By learning the science behind depression and understanding how it affects your mind and body, you’ll start to dismantle its hold on you. And with practical ways to manage the condition – including physical, medical and therapeutic perspectives – this book will help you work out the best ways you can support your mental health and improve your overall well-being. By the end of this book, you will: Understand the science behind depression, how it manifests, what causes it, and how to identify symptoms and triggers Be armed with physical and practical steps you can take to alleviate the symptoms of depression, from breathing exercises and healthy lifestyle choices to problem-solving techniques and coping mechanisms Have a host of holistic remedies up your sleeve for when depression strikes, such as mindfulness, visualization and breathwork Know about the medical treatments and therapies available, and know how and when to seek professional help or support With the right knowledge and guidance, you can learn to understand and manage depression so that you can get back to feeling like you again.
£6.64
New Harbinger Publications Perfectly Hidden Depression: How to Break Free
Book SynopsisIt's time to break free from the perfectionism that drives your depression.Many of us were raised to believe that mental illness of any kind is a weakness, or worse-a sign of failure. And if you're a perfectionist, a people pleaser, or judge yourself harshly, admitting that you have a real problem with depression can be extremely difficult. You may not have admitted it to yourself.The problem is that-no matter how much you try-you can't hide your depression forever. And you shouldn't have to. You deserve to be genuinely happy; and the only way you can cultivate that kind of happiness is to deal with your problems head on. It won't be easy. But this book will help guide you, every imperfect step of the way. With this compassionate guide, you'll:· Gain greater awareness of your depression· Make the difficult commitment to the healing process· Confront the belief systems of your life that keep you paralysed· Connect with long-suppressed emotions in an accepting, healthy way· Change your life for the betterAdmitting that you need help isn't a sign of weakness. In fact, it's a sign of deep self-awareness and strength. With this book, you'll learn to face your fears of being "imperfect," move toward healing your depression, and gain the self-acceptance you've been missing for so long.
£17.09
New Harbinger Publications The Aging Well Workbook: CBT Skills to Help You
Book SynopsisFor even the fittest, healthiest, and most vibrant among us, the truth is there are inevitable challenges that come from growing older. Major life transitions such as retirement, the loss of family or a partner, changes in our bodies, and changing social roles in everyday life can lead to feelings of uncertainty, loss of control, and even anxiety and depression. But aging doesn't have to be a negative thing. You can carve out your own path. This book will show you how to live with more vitality and joy-at any age! The Positive Aging Handbook offers proven-effective, evidence-based skills drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help you learn the art of flexible thinking and feel more empowered and engaged with life. You'll discover strategies for managing anxiety and depression, as well as lifestyle tips to help reduce symptoms in the future. You'll also learn how your brain changes as you age, and find a wealth of strategies for managing these changes and making the most of your life. If the changes you face as you age leave you feeling anxious, sad, or stressed, let this handbook guide you to take charge of your own aging process-and your mental health. You are worth it
£19.79
New Harbinger Publications Overcoming Avoidance Workbook: Break the Cycle of
Book SynopsisStop avoiding and start living! Do you cope with anxiety by avoiding people, places, and situations that make you feel anxious? Do you deal with depression by isolating yourself from the people and activities that used to bring you joy? Do you avoid talking or thinking about the events that caused your post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? If so, you’re not alone. Changing behavior in an attempt to avoid thinking or confronting things that are uncomfortable is a common symptom of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and related conditions. With this guide, you’ll develop skills based in transdiagnostic behavior therapy (TBT), an evidence-based protocol designed to help you identify and overcome the avoidance and isolation issues associated with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. You’ll also learn how to safely and gradually implement therapeutic techniques that will result in reduced symptoms and improved confidence. If you’re tired of hiding from difficult thoughts, emotions, and situations, this book will help you break the avoidance cycle at the heart of your disorder. It’s time to stop running from the life you want and start developing the effective coping skills you need to face life’s challenges with courage and confidence.
£19.00
HarperCollins Publishers A Mind of Your Own
Book SynopsisDepression is one of the UK's leading causes of disability. One in four women in their 40s are prescribed antidepressant drugs BUT depression is a sign of malfunction of the body not in the brain and it can be treated with simple lifestyle interventions.The UK's mental well-being is in a state of crisis psychiatric drugs are overprescribed and the causes of depression and anxiety oversimplified as a genetic and brain malfunction. This book debunks the myths and sets out a natural cure for depression, proving that low serotonin levels are not the primary cause of depression, but that inflammation is the root cause and this can be treated by way of lifestyle changes.The book explores the truth about depression, including the latest science and how our genes express themselves through the food choices we make, as well as Dr Brogan's four-week plan with menus. Written in a lively style and laced with compelling scientific proof, this groundbreaking book proves that symptoms of depressionTrade Review‘Dr Kelly Brogan is the vanguard of leading edge physicians. Her outreach in terms of providing important and scientifically substantiated diet and lifestyle recommendations are changing the way we all look at health and disease.’ David Perlmutter MD author of Grain Brain
£12.34
Ebury Publishing 10 Days To Great Self Esteem
Book SynopsisDo you wake up dreading the day? Do you feel discouraged with what you''ve accomplished in life? Do you want greater self-esteem, productivity, and joy in daily living? In 10 Days to Great Self Esteem, Dr Burns offers a powerful tool providing hope, compassion, and healing for people suffering from low self-esteem, unhappiness or depression. In ten easy steps you will learn specific techniques to enhance self esteem, productivity and happiness. You will learn techniques that will help you change the way you think, feel and behave. The ideas are based on commonsense and are easy to apply. You will learn that:*You feel the way you think: negative feelings do not actually result from bad things that happen but from the way you think about these events.*You can change the way you feel: you will discover why you get so moody and learn how to brighten your outlook when you''re feeling sad or depressed.
£15.29
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Living at the Speed of Light: Navigating Life
Book SynopsisShining a light on mania, depression and everything in between, this no-nonsense guide to life with bipolar disorder gives advice on how to manage the condition and work towards stability.Drawing on his own experiences, Kai Conibear discusses the realities of life with bipolar and shares practical tips and advice. He explains different symptoms, including mania, hypomania, psychosis and depression, and gives advice on managing relationships, facing stigma and discrimination and learning to be comfortable with stability. The book also contains a chapter on how friends, family and caregivers can support someone with bipolar practically. Whether you suspect you have bipolar disorder, have been recently diagnosed or have been living with the condition for many years, this honest but hopeful guide is a must read.Trade Review[Kai's] story captures the challenges of trying to access the right service at the right time and the stark realities of living with bipolar. This book is a great read for someone recently diagnosed with bipolar as the narrative is so relatable and accessible due to its honesty. It will also be of particular interest to family members or friends trying to better understand and empathise with someone they care about; or anyone who would like more knowledge of bipolar, its impact and how you can start to build a life that is not defined by the diagnosis. -- From the Foreword by Calum Harris, Lorraine Gillies and Aditya Sharma, National Specialist Adolescent Mood Disorders Service, CNTW NHS Foundation Trust
£14.99
HarperCollins Publishers Good Girls A story and study of anorexia
Book SynopsisA BEST BOOK OF 2023 IN THE TIMES, GUARDIAN AND WALL STREET JOURNALFrom Hadley Freeman, bestselling author of House of Glass, comes a searing memoir about her experience with anorexia, and her long journey to full recovery.From the ages of fourteen to seventeen, Freeman lived in psychiatric wards after developing anorexia nervosa. For the next twenty years, she grappled with various forms of self-destructive behaviour as the anorexia mutated and persisted.Anorexia is one of the most widely discussed but least understood mental illnesses. In a brilliant narrative that combines personal experience with deep reporting on the issues around the illness, Freeman details her experiences with anorexia, and how she overcame it.Good Girls is an honest and hopeful story that will be profoundly helpful for those who suffer from an eating disorder, and those who desperately want to understand them.Trade Review‘A frank and insightful account … offers insight into the unique struggle of adolescent girls in an era when they are told they can be anything’ The Times ‘A clear-eyed view of a debilitating and misunderstood illness’ Guardian ‘Freeman manages to turn this tragic and taxing tale into a gripping story’ Financial Times ‘This is a vital contribution that it’s to be hoped will change how we understand anorexia, and perhaps also influence the messages we put across to young girls’ Jewish Chronicle ‘For parents of girls with eating disorders, this is vital, revelatory, and deeply moving’ Caitlin Moran ‘Recounting her years of anorexia with uncommon honesty, Hadley Freeman makes a powerful case for finding the will to live’ Lauren Collins, author of When In French ‘Breaking the silence around eating disorders with piercing honesty’ Hugo Rifkind, Times columnist ‘I urge any anorexic, or parent of an anorexic, to read this book’ Daily Mail ‘This is a heart-breaking account of what might lead someone to feel self-starvation is her only option and Freeman should be commended for her bravery in writing about this’ Evening Standard ‘She has brought to bear every ounce of her trademark clarity, precision and wit to render her own experience, and that of other women with anorexia, with the utmost specificity and sensitivity’ New York Times ‘Freeman is a brave, illuminating and meticulous reporter, and uses her experience wisely’ Observer
£15.29
Jessica Kingsley Publishers The Bipolar Disorder Journal: Creative Activities
Book SynopsisThe Bipolar Disorder Journal is designed to help you better understand and manage your bipolar disorder. Drawing on evidence-based techniques, such as CBT and mindfulness, and on the author's own experience of bipolar, it provides journaling prompts, creative activities, colouring pages and motivational quote pages to help you stay well and keep on track. The techniques in this journal support you in recognising and coping with episodes of depression, mania, and psychosis, understanding their triggers, and finding ways of seeking support. Created by Cara Lisette, author of The Eating Disorder Recovery Journal, this journal is intended for those who want to learn more about themselves and live a full and happy life.
£14.99
Vintage Publishing All Down Darkness Wide: A Memoir
Book SynopsisA luminous memoir from the prize-winning poet - a story of love, heartbreak and coming of age, and a tender exploration of queer identity.'Beautiful' Colm Tóibín'Rapturous' New York Times'Extraordinary' Observer'Stunning' Sunday TimesWhen Seán meets Elias, the two fall headlong into a love story. But as Elias struggles with severe depression, the couple comes face to face with crisis.Wrestling with this, Seán Hewitt delves deep into his own history, enlisting the ghosts of queer figures and poets before him. From a nineteenth-century cemetery in Liverpool to the pine forests of Gothenburg, Hewitt plumbs the darkness in search of solace and hope.All Down Darkness Wide is a mesmerising story of heartache and renewal, and a fearless exploration of a world that too often sets happiness and queer life at odds.WINNER OF THE ROONEY PRIZE FOR IRISH LITERATURE 2022'Extraordinarily beautiful... the best new work of non-fiction I've read in years' Sarah Perry'Rigorous and sensual... Hewitt has forged a life-enhancing memoir' SpectatorTrade ReviewA stunning meditation on love and heartbreak, this feels like an essential work of the new Irish queer canon * Sunday Times *A remarkable memoir of love and sorrow * Observer *We are witnessing the emergence of a major talent... stunning. A space will need to be made on the Queer Classics shelf * Irish Independent *Intensely original... some of the most beautiful prose I've read in years -- Alexander Chee * The Atlantic *Exquisitely written... a fervent appeal for presence and belonging -- Claire Messud * Harper's Magazine *
£10.44
Thornapple Press In It Together: Navigating Depression with
Book SynopsisMillions of people worldwide are coping with depression. Whether it’ s you, a family member, a friend or a partner — odds are depression affects your life. Even so, many of us don’ t know what to do when it hits someone we care about.JoEllen Notte challenges the preconceived notions that keep us from showing up for each other in a meaningful way and offers strategies for supporting each other and ourselves when depression comes calling. Challenging the notions that tell us "that's not my business" or "they probably don't want to talk about that," In It Together equips readers to navigate depression alongside the people they care about.Informed by interviews with over 200 people coping with depression and featuring practical tips and real-life examples, In it Together is an insightful and much-needed guidebook for people with depression and those who love them.Trade Review“In It Together is a must-have resource for anyone experiencing depression and for the people who love someone struggling with depression. JoEllen Notte does an amazing job of challenging common misconceptions about mental illness, uncovering the obstacles in the ways of helping those in need of support for their depression, and offering numerous practical tools for how to get on the same teams with someone coping with depression. There’s even a cheat sheet (which is really an entire chapter) on what to say and not say when communicating with a loved one going through depression. JoEllen Notte takes on a difficult and often avoided topic with practical wisdom, candor, and humor. I highly recommend this book!”—Jessica Fern, author of Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy “In It Together is a loving, transparent book that gave me skills to meet my loved ones halfway, in a healthy place. So many of us are managing depression, so how do we stay good to each other when we all have needs? JoEllen writes like a friend, vilifies no one, and focuses on how we can give ourselves a break. It’s an incredible guide for better relationships. I want to buy a copy for everyone I know. Am I allowed to say I laughed and had so much fun reading about depression? Read this book and you’ll feel seen—and you’ll walk away with a real-life guide to helping loved ones without sacrificing your own mental health.”—Meredith Goldstein, Boston Globe Love Letters advice columnist, podcast host and author of Can’t Help Myself “There is undeniably no one else writing about the effects of depression on relationships with such a depth of understanding and perspicuity than JoEllen Notte. A trailblazer in the world of mental health advocacy, JoEllen expertly shepherds us past the isolating and confusing world depression inhabits within our loved ones. This is an empathetic manual on how to create and maintain loving, supportive, healthy relationships.”—Elle Chase, author of Curvy Girl Sex: 101 Body-Positive Positions to Empower Your Sex Life “In It Together is a must-read for anyone who loves someone with mental illness. This easy-to-read handbook for how to show you care about someone with depression is overflowing with honesty, concrete suggestions, and outright hope. JoEllen writes with unquestionable authority on the subject, both as someone who has surveyed and interviewed hundreds of people with depression, and also as someone who has wrestled tenaciously with the voices in her own head. Through personal stories, forthright suggestions, and even “cheat sheets,” she lays out a vision for what healthy, productive relationships might look like, and also provides specific steps for how to get there. If you have a loved one with depression, you may often find yourself asking what to do, what to say, and how to help. In It Together is a powerful, timely and helpful answer to these questions.”—Michael J. Scholtes, author of Darkwater: A Pastor's Memoir of Depression and Faith “JoEllen has a unique way with words and is able to convey her points in a way that often leaves a lasting 'zing'—in the very best way. She makes an impression and a lasting impact, and she can artfully intertwine snark with candor in a way that facilitates a quick connection with her audience, whether it be in-person or online. JoEllen recently has been tackling, researching, and writing about sex and depression, specifically how to navigate the unpredictability of mental illness while partnered, and is giving millions of people access to a trusted resource who not only understands them, but also wants to help reframe their experiences.” —Anne Hodder, ACS, Founder and Lead Educator at Everyone Deserves Sex Education “JoEllen Notte began an important conversation about mental health and sexual health when practically no one was talking about it. She has led the way in expanding public dialogues about the intersection of these very important issues with her thoughtful writing and presentations based on her groundbreaking original research. JoEllen dared to speak about a topic no one else would and has changed the way we think about sex and depression. Her work is, quite simply, invaluable." —Tristan Taormino, sex educator, host of Sex Out Loud Radio, and author of Opening Up "JoEllen Notte takes taboo subjects, sex and depression, and makes them approachable for anyone ready to take the journey. With her wit, empathy, and knowledge, JoEllen makes it safe to people to explore their deepest pleasures and their biggest fears." —Shadeen Francis, MFT “JoEllen’s work is a true gift to us all. The impact of depression and mental health on sexuality is a vitally urgent topic and JoEllen is bravely and brilliantly leading the conversation. JoEllen’s own immense intelligence is matched by her dedication to gathering the stories and data from thousands of people affected by depression. She asks bold questions, gathers compelling research and then offers us effective strategies and resources. I know I am among a legion of sex educators, therapists and wellness professionals ready and eager to recommend JoEllen’s upcoming book to our audiences. Her writing is relevant for all of us, but is revolutionary for the millions of us that both struggle with mental wellness and want a vibrant healthy sexuality. Our interview with JoEllen has emerged as one of our most popular and provocative episodes. We still receive emails about it years later, revealing the need and hunger for her work.” —Chris Maxwell Rose, sex educator at PleasureMechanics.com “JoEllen Notte is one of my favorite sex ed writers. I read what she has to say because not only does she tackle two of the most sensitive topics in our culture - sex and depression - but Ms. Notte informs and educates readers using her delicious wit. This makes the tough parts accessible; not easy to do with an often challenging subject. I appreciate the tips, knowledge, and advice she shares and one can easily see she is an expert on the topic.” —Lanae St. John, sexologist, author of Raising Sex Smart Kids, TheMamaSutra.net “JoEllen is making it possible to talk and think about sex and depression in new ways. Depression can affect every aspect of a life, including, perhaps especially, sex. Through her outspoken advocacy, and independent, ground breaking, research, she is shining a light on an issue that affects millions.” —Jacq Jones, sex educator, owner of Sugar "JoEllen's writing is a combination of heartfelt experience and deep insight, presented in a way that will leave you moved and sometimes chuckling to yourself. This book is full of wit and emotion, and, just as important, equally full of relevant practical approaches and advice. I'll be adding this book to my ‘highly recommend’ list." —Stephen Biggs, registered psychotherapist and sex educatorTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Why Do We Go It Alone? Chapter 2: This Is Happening Chapter 3: Obstacles Chapter 4: Let Go of Understanding Chapter 5: Depression Has Entered the Chat Chapter 6: Getting In It Together Chapter 7: Putting It into Action Chapter 8: Supporting and Being Supported Chapter 9: Handle with Care Chapter 10: The Cheat Sheet Resources Index
£19.76
HarperCollins Publishers Mad about Shakespeare Life Lessons from the Bard
Book SynopsisEnlightening, moving' SIR IAN MCKELLEN From the acclaimed and bestselling biographer Jonathan Bate, a luminous new exploration of Shakespeare and how his themes can untangle comedy and tragedy, learning and loving in our modern lives.Trade Review‘Many of us are mad about Shakespeare, whether as audience, actor or scholar. Jonathan Bate represents us all in his enlightening, moving report of his own personal “madness”. Reading it is an education’Sir Ian McKellen ‘A startlingly original journey into the soul of Shakespeare by one of his greatest living interpreters’Sir Anthony Seldon ‘Jonathan Bate’s Mad About Shakespeare offers a series of moving lessons in the complex grammar of life. Speaking as student and teacher, son, husband, father and dramaturge, Bate produces a work of significant cultural and familial history that runs through the language and scenery of Shakespeare. Tying and untying knots, Bate asks how we might live alongside literature as a source of knowledge, comfort and hope.Shakespeare’s expansive plots and wise conceits offer extra space and time in which to live and breathe in the face of emergency; a literary bloodline offering wisdom, insight and consolation’Sally Bayley ‘An encouraging and welcome reminder of the importance of reading and talking about reading with young people … I hope lots of English teachers will read it and take heart’Dr Katy Ricks, Chief Master of King Edwards School ‘Ranges elegantly over a range of literary figures … A very readable account of the thrill of discovering literature … It is a touchingly reticent and romantic book’Literary Review
£10.44
Orion Publishing Co Mending the Mind
Book SynopsisA deeply researched and highly original investigation into depression which argues the case for embracing both art and science in our understanding and treatment of the conditionTrade ReviewOliver Kamm's urbanity, erudition and compassion are raised to the power of two in Mending the Mind. He put them to work in crafting this gorgeous and urgent book, and on every page they remind us of his moral that enviable gifts are no protection against the affliction of depression -- STEVEN PINKER, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and author of HOW THE MIND WORKSWith startling openness and honesty, but without angling for sympathy, Kamm describes his symptoms . . . Kamm's overall message is that despite the utter grimness of those symptoms, sufferers should remain optimistic . . . Mending the Mind reminds us that, despite our hazy understanding of depression, and despite the true horror of the illness, some hope for recovery remains -- Stuart Ritchie * THE TIMES *A tour de force that is not just personal, but looks at depression through science, art, literature and history. The combination makes it an important, affecting and effective book -- ALASTAIR CAMPBELLThe combination of Kamm's up close and personal and investigative approaches together make this both useful and insightful. It's also extremely intelligent, compassionate and well-written -- Katie Law * EVENING STANDARD *There are lots of books on depression, but not many combine both an authentic and moving personal story with rigorous research and analysis. Kamm tackles the big questions on depression, and his answers are clear, unsentimental and compelling -- PROFESSOR SIR SIMON WESSELY, Regius Chair of Psychiatry, King's College London and Past President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Royal Society of MedicineUplifting . . . easy-to-read. The book covers all aspects of the illness, such as what causes it, medical treatment, psychological treatment, living with it and, finally, the end of it * THE IRISH TIMES *Mending the Mind elegantly combines a powerful personal story of experiencing and recovering from severe depressive illness with a wide-ranging overview of what depression means to artists and scientists, poets and practitioners. Oliver Kamm has succeeded in putting his lived experience here and now at the heart of an inclusive, broad-minded account of how depression has been understood and misunderstood, diagnosed and treated, over hundreds of years -- PROFESSOR EDWARD BULLMORE, Cambridge University, author of THE INFLAMED MINDThis is a deeply personal and important book. It is painful but ultimately exhilarating to read. As Oliver Kamm notes, depression may be common but it is still not widely understood. At a time when isolation risks a heavy psychological toll, it deserves to be read more than ever -- ANDREW BAILEY, Governor of the Bank of EnglandOliver Kamm has the rare ability to combine emotional honesty with intellectual rigour. The result is a book that simultaneously breaks your heart and educates you as it brings light to one of the darkest corners of the human condition -- NICK COHEN, columnist for the ObserverMending the Mind is a brave and searingly honest personal account of depression that offers comfort and hope to those who have been afflicted by mental illness and valuable insight to those who have not. Kamm's book is all the more vital because of the public health crisis we find ourselves in, and the toll it may take on our nation's mental health -- BETH RIGBY, Political Editor, Sky News
£9.49
Mango Media Thera-pets: 64 Emotional Support Animal Cards
Book SynopsisAn Art Therapy Card Deck of Emotional Support Animals to Make Every Day Easier"These cards are truly wonderful. I bought them for my child clients but the adults love them just as much. Amazing how much joy these cards continue to generate. Good quality, beautiful art and useful content." —Amazon Review#1 Best Seller in Mental Health, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Phobias, and Card GamesOracle card lovers and fans of Kate Allan and her colorful, inspirational illustrations will treasure this deck of self-love and daily affirmations cards. Kate draws from her own struggles with anxiety and depression to create soothing art therapy.Art therapy to brighten your day. Think of it as an inspirational card deck of emotional support animals to take with you anywhere (even places you might not be able to take a therapy dog)—an airplane, a trip to the dentist, first day at a new job or anytime you need a little boost of cheer and encouragement.Give the gift of uplifting quotes. This card deck of 50 cute doodles comes from the author of the bestselling You Can Do All Things. Each card of positive affirmations offers you a daily moment of joy to escape from the problems so many of us face in this hectic, modern world.Inside, you’ll find: Cute animal drawings to calm your mind Uplifting quotes to help you through bad days Words of wisdom and ways to find mindfulness Thera-pets: 64 Emotional Support Animal Cards is a great gift for anyone who loves How to Love Yourself Cards: A Deck of 64 Affirmations; Affirmators! 50 Affirmation Cards to Help You Help Yourself – without the Self-Helpy-Ness;You're Strong, Smart, and You Got This; or You Can Do All Things.
£16.78
HarperCollins Publishers How to be Sad
Book SynopsisWe live in an age when reality TV shows climax in a tearful finale. But feeling sad genuinely sad is still taboo. Yet, sadness happens to us all, sometimes in heartbreakingly awful ways. If we don't know how to be sad, it can be isolating for those experiencing it and baffling for those trying to help others through dark times.Today, most of us know intellectually that sad' is normal. But we're not always brilliant at allowing for it, in practice. Sadness is going to happen, so we might as well know how to do it' right. And it's time to start facing our problems and talking about them. Positive psychology may have become more accepted in mainstream culture, but rates of depression have continued to rise.We're trying so hard to be happy. But studies show that we could all benefit from learning the art of sadness and how to handle it, well.We cannot avoid sadness so we might as well learn to handle it. Helen Russell, while researching two previous books on happiness, found that today most of us are terrified of sadness. Many of us are so phobic to averse to negative emotions that we don't recognise them.Trade Review'So brilliantly researched and written with great energy. And boy, did it make me think – I must have turned down 50 pages to come back to later!' Pandora Sykes ‘This is such an important subject and we would all be better off if we absorbed Helen’s robust research and kind advice and allowed ourselves to be sad’ Cathy Rentzenbrink 'So brilliant, so heart warming, so extraordinary, so vulnerable and uplifting… wonderful. Should be compulsory reading for everyone' Helen Thorn 'Helen Russell is back with another cracker of a book exploring how our relationship with sadness affects our happiness' Psychologies ‘In any human life there are going to be periods of unhappiness. That is part of the human experience. Learning how to be sad – is a natural first step in how to be happier’ Meik Wiking, CEO, The Happiness Research Institute ‘I didn't think I wanted to read this book until I read it. Then I couldn't stop. An absolutely gorgeous and insightful and intelligent and necessary book’ Hollie McNish ‘A very persuasive account of how accepting sadness as a key part of our human experience can lead to more fulfilment and ultimately more happiness. Full of moving personal insight and brilliant research. This book reframes feeling sad’ Anna Jones ‘Helen brings an entirely unique combination of research, interviews, transparency, and story-telling to every book she writes. Thank you, from all of us’ Joshua Becker, founder of Becoming Minimalist
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Its Fine Its Fine Its Fine Its Not
Book SynopsisA raw, honest and heartfelt poetry collection from Taz Alam for the tough times, the great times, and everything in between.Depressed, but it's fine.Anxious, but it's fine.Heartbroken, but it's fine.When you're ready to embrace how you really feel,I hope this book helps you connect, reflect, and be seen.What matters is that you're here.Maybe we can be fine, together.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers This Book Could Save Your Life Breaking the
Book SynopsisWhat's sort of funny when something horrific happens is that nothing happens to the rest of the world. The cars still drive, the planes still flyeverything just continues. And that's probably the best gift we have. Because, for the most part, there's no right or wrong way to do things life becomes whatever you make it'This book has been written for you.In 2018, Ben's world collapsed around him when he unexpectedly lost his brother to suicide.In the raw aftermath of this tragedy, Ben found the strength to learn, educate and campaign about mental health. He also wrote this book as a reminder that in despair you can always find hope. It's packed with advice and practical takeaways.So read it, remember it and pass it on it could save your life.Trade Review“A candid, funny and confronting memoir, this book will strike a chord with anyone who's ever suffered with their mental health – or knows someone that has.”Laura Whitmore “A raw, honest, funny and much-needed voice in the mental health space. Ben West challenges everyone to face some uncomfortable truths in order to make meaningful change.”Jason Fox
£13.49
Penguin Books Ltd The New Black
Book SynopsisThe New Black is Darian Leader''s compassionate and illuminating exploration of melancholyWhat happens when we lose someone we love? A death, a separation or the break-up of a relationship are some of the hardest times we have to live through. We may fall into a nightmare of depression, lose the will to live and see no hope for the future. What matters at this crucial point is whether or not we are able to mourn. In this important and groundbreaking book, acclaimed psychoanalyst and writer Darian Leader urges us to look beyond the catch-all concept of depression to explore the deeper, unconscious ways in which we respond to the experience of loss. In so doing, we can loosen the grip it may have upon our lives.''His orthodox, psychoanalytical approach, produces an unpredictable, occasionally brilliant book. The New Black is a mixture of Freudian text, clinical assessments and Leader''s own brand of gentle wisdom'' HeraldTrade ReviewCompelling and important . . . An engrossing and wise book * Hanif Kureishi *Rigorous and engaging . . . a rich, cogently argued and very timely book * Irish Times Weekend Review *His orthodox, psychoanalytical approach, produces an unpredictable, occasionally brilliant book. The New Black is a mixture of Freudian text, clinical assessments and Leader's own brand of gentle wisdom * Herald *Rigorous and engaging . . . a rich, cogently argued and very timely book * Irish Times Weekend Review *
£10.44
The University of Chicago Press Mental Traveler
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Mitchell's Mental Traveler combines a scholar's intellect with a father's intimate perspective on the life, work, and suicide of his son, Gabriel Mitchell. A kaleidoscopic and erudite memoir of madness and sanity, this is also, at its core, a stunning account of what endures in the wake of catastrophic tragedies: love, art, and vast stores of human hope."--Rachel DeWoskin, author of Banshee and Someday We Will Fly "A father's account, a humane case study of a person with schizophrenia, and above all a beautiful elegy for a bright and creative and troubled life lost, Mental Traveler is renowned scholar W.J.T. Mitchell's lucid memoir of his son Gabe's illness from early-onset in college to crisis, recovery, treatment, and finding a way in the world before his untimely death. Through a deep and clear-eyed process of attention and reminiscence, this book does a lot to dispel the stereotyping and scapegoating of people and families suffering from and with schizophrenia."--Greg Bottoms, author of Angelhead: My Brother's Descent into MadnessTable of ContentsPreface 1 “I Need to Become Homeless” 2 A MAD Tour 3 The Therapeutic Landscape 4 “There’s Something in My Head” 5 From Desolation to Da Jewels 6 Flying and Falling 7 Diagnoses and Detours 8 “He Killed the Future” 9 He Was Too Strong for His Own Good 10 Gabe’s Back Pages 11 Philmworx 12 The Immoral Career of the Caregiver 13 On the Case of Gabriel Mitchell Postscript Poems by Janice Misurell-Mitchell Gabriel’s Email to the Family, on Grammy’s Death Acknowledgments Further Reading and Viewing
£21.00
Penguin Books Ltd A Walk from the Wild Edge
Book SynopsisThe remarkable true story of one man''s inspiring journey through his 3,000 mile walk across the country. Now including an exclusive bonus chapter . . . ''A great and inspirational read'' MATT HAIG, bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive''Inspiring'' INDEPENDENT''An uplifting and inspirational journey through raw emotion'' RAYNOR WINN, bestselling author of The Salt PathAS SEEN ON BBC BREAKFAST______Jake Tyler had forgotten how to feel alive.With only a pair of boots and a backpack, he set off on a 3000-mile walk around Britain - along coastal paths, over mountains, through every national park.His journey became his road to recovery. On it he rediscovered the British landscape, the extraordinary kindness of strangers and most importantly, his place in the world.This is his inspiring story, away from the wild edge.______''Jake you have changed people''s lives . . . we are all fans!'' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio''An incredible journey, an inspirational memoir . . . beautiful'' Zoe Ball, BBC Radio 2''What makes Tyler''s book so compelling is his honesty, whether he''s conveying the horror of depression or admitting that his idiocy got him into another scrape'' Sunday Express''Inspiring . . . It''s something that will help many through these dark times'' Bryony Gordon''This book is a tonic. Until we can all get out and explore Britain''s beauty for ourselves again, this is the ideal substitute'' Mirror''So compelling in his honesty . . . very poignant'' Express''A tale told with courageous honesty. There''s much to learn here about how reconnecting with nature and trusting others can rekindle the joy of being alive'' BBC Countryfile ''A testament to the power of human connection, this is a physical and mental journey to inspire hope even in the darkest of times'' National GeographicTrade ReviewA great and inspirational read -- Matt HaigInspiring * Independent *An uplifting and inspirational journey through raw emotion -- Raynor WinnInspiring . . . It's something that will help many through these dark times -- Bryony GordonJake you have changed people's lives . . . we are all fans! -- Chris EvansWhat makes Tyler's book so compelling is his honesty, whether he's conveying the horror of depression or admitting that his idiocy got him into another scrape * Sunday Express *A testament to the power of human connection, this is a physical and mental journey to inspire hope even in the darkest of times * National Geographic *By simply telling his inspirational story, Jake has become a mental health warrior; I never tire of his wisdom, and cannot wait to read [his book]! -- Bryony GordonAn incredible journey, an inspirational memoir . . . beautiful -- Zoe Ball * BBC Radio 2 *So compelling in his honesty . . . very poignant * Express *A tale told with courageous honesty. There's much to learn here about how reconnecting with nature and trusting others can rekindle the joy of being alive * BBC Countryfile *This book is a tonic. Until we can all get out and explore Britain's beauty for ourselves again, this is the ideal substitute * Mirror *An unlikely challenge: to circumnavigate Britain on foot, carrying little more than a tent and a compass . . . brought [Jake Tyler] back from the brink. It was human kindness that kept him going * Daily Telegraph *An inspiring ode to nature and humanity * Woman & Home *Well worth a read -- Nick KnowlesRemarkable . . . An adventure memoir with a vulnerable heart, this is a winning book because it really humanises men's mental health struggles and acts as an inspirational guide to understanding yourself by reaching out into the world * The Book of Man *His story is an inspiration * Country Living *By simply telling his inspirational story, Jake has become a mental health warrior; I never tire of his wisdom, and cannot wait to read [his book]! * Bryony Gordon *
£9.49
SPCK Publishing Struggling with God
Book SynopsisA fresh, hopeful and scriptural companion for both those struggling with mental illness and their supporters, carers, and the church community who like Jesus, seek to come alongside all with the practical and spiritual hope of a God who journeys with us in our suffering.Trade Review'This remarkably beautiful and pastoral study by three knowledgeable and outstanding scholars challenges clearly but gently almost every way in which, until the very recent past, we first made mental illness a category that separates and then tried to hide it away . . . There is a great need for the courage to love those who are ill, support their supporters, and form communities of all kinds which are welcoming and safe places . . . I finished the book with new attitudes and a sense of having once again seen potential beauty in the church which we have yet to realise but which is within our grasp.' -- Justin Welby, Archbishop of York on STRUGGLING WITH GOD'Most people struggle at some point with their mental health. This book offers a fresh, hopeful and scripturally-rooted response, brimming with wisdom and humanity. The stigma which isolates individuals and denies their God-given image is rightly given short shrift. The church is encouraged to embrace the reality of people's experience as a gift, with a vulnerable openness to learning new things. Struggling with God beautifully draws out the resources of the Christian faith to address mental health challenges - our own and other people's - with intelligence, compassion and hope.' -- Dame Sarah Mullally, DBE, Bishop of London on STRUGGLING WITH GOD'An essential read and resource . . . The theology has a strong true foundation, based both on lived experience of mental health challenges, as well as years of clinical experience and academic research. Particularly helpful are the bible reflections and prayers which are written with sensitivity and empathy.' -- The Revd Dr Alison J Gray, FRCPsych, Priest Associate Church of the Ascension, Munich on STRUGGLING WITH GODThis fine book is the product of the collective wisdom of three distinguished authors. [It] would be an ideal focus for house groups or Lent discussion groups. The more people in congregations of any denomination who read this and, changing their attitudes towards those who struggle with mental-health challenges, adopt a more Christlike acceptance of them, the better for us all. -- Church Times on STRUGGLING WITH GOD'John Swinton has clearly become the premier pastoral theologian of our time.' -- Stanley Hauerwas
£13.49
Hachette Books Modern Madness
Book SynopsisWith suicide rates exploding and the rates of mental health diagnoses increasing, there has never been a greater need to grapple with the complexities of the troubled mind.Terri Cheney knows this first hand. In her bestselling memoir, Manic, Cheney offered a gripping, no-holds-barred account of her bipolar disorder that nearly killed her. Now, in Modern Madness, she brings her narrative gifts to a book that is rich with practical insight. Structured like an owner''s manual (e.g., Instructions for Use, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Warranties), Cheney portrays the experience of mental illness from the inside out, drawing on her own struggle and recovery to illuminate a world that often seems forbidding or frightening. Using narrative as a springboard, Cheney explores broader issues common to all diagnoses, like stigma, coping skills, relationship dilemmas, and the vicissitudes of treatment. With a clear focus on the need for acceptance, both personal and public,
£19.80
Hachette Books Brain Reboot New Treatments for Healing
Book SynopsisHEAL YOUR DEPRESSION AND REGAIN YOUR LIFE-WITH THREE NEW TOOLS ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF TREATMENTEveryone feels depressed sometimes. But a sustained lack of energy, a pro-found inability to enjoy life, or an overwhelming sadness that can render unbearable pain may be symptoms of something more. If you suffer from any of these symptoms, you may be one of 300 million people worldwide who have depression. While we often think of pharmaceutical treatments as the best way to treat depression, the truth is that for many people they either don''t work or lose their efficacy after a time. But there is hope in the form of three groundbreaking therapies: ketamine, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). In Brain Reboot, you''ll learn:* How to get an accurate diagnosis* How to determine what treatment(s) are best for you* The efficacy of ketamine, TMS, and ECT* A clear summary of benefits
£22.50
Little, Brown Book Group Birth Notes
Book Synopsis''When a woman gives birth, she may, unwittingly, remember violent things. Ugly things. Unspoken things.''After her twins were born, Jessica Cornwell stopped feeling. Plagued by memories of a traumatic birth, wrestling with ongoing physical pain and the brutal demands of caring for two tiny babies, she struggled to experience joy and love. Instead, she was consumed by fear and haunted by recurrent thoughts of blood and danger. It was only when she received a diagnosis of post-partum PTSD and began therapy that Jessica was able to confront the secrets in her past. As she began to understand how her experience of birth had triggered her traumatic memories of sexual assault, she was finally able to integrate those memories into her identity as a mother and a survivor - and begin to heal. ''A redemptive tale of the power and wisdom of women''s bodies'' Leah Hazard''This book undid me... and filled me with hope'' Elinor Cleghorn Trade ReviewA hauntingly beautiful and unflinching, yet graciously shared experience of birth and mother hood. I savoured every word from the very first page, and half way through, was calling my best friends and asking them to pick this up and read! * Abi Daré, author of The Girl with the Louding Voice *An unflinchingly honest exploration of birth trauma, and ultimately a redemptive tale of the power and wisdom of women's bodies * Leah Hazard, author of Hard Pushed *This is a magnificent book which is an odd thing to say about the work of such acute sorrow. It is also a work of truth, understanding, scholarship and hope. A major contribution to women's experience. * Susie Orbach, author of In Therapy *An astonishing memoir. It is about the intersection between birth trauma and sexual trauma, medical misogyny, and trying to find a way to be a mother while dealing with something unspeakable. It is hugely important, courageous, and beautifully written. A rallying cry. * Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, author of The Tyranny of Lost Things *A feat of strength. Jessica Cornwell doesn't shy away from the conflicting forces at work on women's bodies. She is open about the struggles faced during pregnancy and in early motherhood; has searched for answers to explain a legacy of undisclosed trauma in maternity care; and shows the jagged, uncomfortable journey towards recovery that PTSD survivors undertake if they are to live in the present, fully themselves. Her story is impossible to ignore. So many women will feel less alone after reading this book. * Katie Ward, author of Girl Reading *Cornwell puts words to experiences that are often rendered beyond words because they are of traumas that are minimised, shamed or shunned. Her prose is presented with with arresting beauty and I know her book speaks for countless others. I'm so glad she wrote it. * Julia Bueno, author of The Brink of Being *Birth Notes is a riveting and deeply moving examination of birth trauma and post traumatic stress in a world where new mothers and their needs are too often ignored or dangerously minimized. The misogyny laden origins of psychiatry and the medical profession are also explored, vignettes and historical information interspersed throughout a memoir as skilfully and beautifully written as I have read. * Michelle Bowdler, author of Is Rape a Crime? A Memoir, an Investigation and a Manifesto. *A luminous, visceral reel of life after birth and trauma. At once devastating, validating, tender and raw, Cornwell guides us through the foundations of the hardest moments of her life with honesty and invitation. Despite its sensitive contents, I often found it impossible to put down, her words endlessly comforting in their openness. I'll be taking her words forward with me, as a talisman for what may be waiting around the corner for many of us. Anyone interested in personal histories of birth, trauma and embodiment should read this vital book for its company and consolation. * Caitriona Morton, author of How We Survive *While reading this stunning book, a sentence from Virgina Woolf's Room of one's own came into my mind, for Birth Notes "lights a torch in that vast chamber where nobody has yet been". Jessica Cornwell explores a chamber unspoken of, cornered with spiders and nightmarish visions, where blood and milk blend, where mothers are denied words and care. This book will change lives, for it is a quest, a fight, a light, casting away hundred-years-old shadows. It is a book of love. * Adélaïde Bon, author of The Little Girl on the Ice Floe *Vivid, beautiful and brave, this book undid me - and filled me with hope. * Dr Elinor Cleghorn, author of Unwell Women *
£11.69
Little, Brown Book Group Birth Notes
Book SynopsisA breathtaking memoir of recovery told from the crux where birth trauma and sexual trauma meet.Trade ReviewA hauntingly beautiful and unflinching, yet graciously shared experience of birth and mother hood. I savoured every word from the very first page, and half way through, was calling my best friends and asking them to pick this up and read! * Abi Daré, author of The Girl with the Louding Voice *An unflinchingly honest exploration of birth trauma, and ultimately a redemptive tale of the power and wisdom of women's bodies * Leah Hazard, author of Hard Pushed *This is a magnificent book which is an odd thing to say about the work of such acute sorrow. It is also a work of truth, understanding, scholarship and hope. A major contribution to women's experience. * Susie Orbach, author of In Therapy *An astonishing memoir. It is about the intersection between birth trauma and sexual trauma, medical misogyny, and trying to find a way to be a mother while dealing with something unspeakable. It is hugely important, courageous, and beautifully written. A rallying cry. * Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, author of The Tyranny of Lost Things *A feat of strength. Jessica Cornwell doesn't shy away from the conflicting forces at work on women's bodies. She is open about the struggles faced during pregnancy and in early motherhood; has searched for answers to explain a legacy of undisclosed trauma in maternity care; and shows the jagged, uncomfortable journey towards recovery that PTSD survivors undertake if they are to live in the present, fully themselves. Her story is impossible to ignore. So many women will feel less alone after reading this book. * Katie Ward, author of Girl Reading *Cornwell puts words to experiences that are often rendered beyond words because they are of traumas that are minimised, shamed or shunned. Her prose is presented with with arresting beauty and I know her book speaks for countless others. I'm so glad she wrote it. * Julia Bueno, author of The Brink of Being *Birth Notes is a riveting and deeply moving examination of birth trauma and post traumatic stress in a world where new mothers and their needs are too often ignored or dangerously minimized. The misogyny laden origins of psychiatry and the medical profession are also explored, vignettes and historical information interspersed throughout a memoir as skilfully and beautifully written as I have read. * Michelle Bowdler, author of Is Rape a Crime? A Memoir, an Investigation and a Manifesto. *A luminous, visceral reel of life after birth and trauma. At once devastating, validating, tender and raw, Cornwell guides us through the foundations of the hardest moments of her life with honesty and invitation. Despite its sensitive contents, I often found it impossible to put down, her words endlessly comforting in their openness. I'll be taking her words forward with me, as a talisman for what may be waiting around the corner for many of us. Anyone interested in personal histories of birth, trauma and embodiment should read this vital book for its company and consolation. * Caitriona Morton, author of How We Survive *While reading this stunning book, a sentence from Virgina Woolf's Room of one's own came into my mind, for Birth Notes "lights a torch in that vast chamber where nobody has yet been". Jessica Cornwell explores a chamber unspoken of, cornered with spiders and nightmarish visions, where blood and milk blend, where mothers are denied words and care. This book will change lives, for it is a quest, a fight, a light, casting away hundred-years-old shadows. It is a book of love. * Adélaïde Bon, author of The Little Girl on the Ice Floe *Vivid, beautiful and brave, this book undid me - and filled me with hope. * Dr Elinor Cleghorn, author of Unwell Women *
£13.49
Little, Brown Book Group Birth Notes
Book Synopsis''I SAVOURED EVERY WORD'' ABI DARÉ A REDEMPTIVE TALE OF THE POWER AND WISOM OF WOMEN''S BODIES'' LEAH HAZARD''MAGNIFICENT: A WORK OF TRUTH'' SUSIE ORBACH''FILLED ME WITH HOPE'' DR ELINOR CLEGHORN''SO MANY WOMEN WILL FEEL LESS ALONE AFTER READING THIS BOOK'' KATIE WARD Following the birth of her first children, twin boys, Jessica Cornwell collapsed in a fever. Rushed back to hospital, she was initially dismissed, before a life-threatening infection was diagnosed. Alone, recovering, watching her body bruise and break, a curious thing happened: she stopped feeling.At home, the numbness remained. Nursing her boys through jaundice, learning to breastfeed, slowly re-emerging into a world where other mothers seemed to cope, Jessica hid her secret - she felt no love, only fear. Worse, vivid memories began to surface, of moments in her past she thought buried.Jessica began to name, one by one, the shadTrade ReviewA hauntingly beautiful and unflinching, yet graciously shared experience of birth and mother hood. I savoured every word from the very first page, and half way through, was calling my best friends and asking them to pick this up and read! * Abi Daré, author of The Girl with the Louding Voice *An unflinchingly honest exploration of birth trauma, and ultimately a redemptive tale of the power and wisdom of women's bodies * Leah Hazard, author of Hard Pushed *This is a magnificent book which is an odd thing to say about the work of such acute sorrow. It is also a work of truth, understanding, scholarship and hope. A major contribution to women's experience. * Susie Orbach, author of In Therapy *An astonishing memoir. It is about the intersection between birth trauma and sexual trauma, medical misogyny, and trying to find a way to be a mother while dealing with something unspeakable. It is hugely important, courageous, and beautifully written. A rallying cry. * Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, author of The Tyranny of Lost Things *A feat of strength. Jessica Cornwell doesn't shy away from the conflicting forces at work on women's bodies. She is open about the struggles faced during pregnancy and in early motherhood; has searched for answers to explain a legacy of undisclosed trauma in maternity care; and shows the jagged, uncomfortable journey towards recovery that PTSD survivors undertake if they are to live in the present, fully themselves. Her story is impossible to ignore. So many women will feel less alone after reading this book. * Katie Ward, author of Girl Reading *Cornwell puts words to experiences that are often rendered beyond words because they are of traumas that are minimised, shamed or shunned. Her prose is presented with with arresting beauty and I know her book speaks for countless others. I'm so glad she wrote it. * Julia Bueno, author of The Brink of Being *Birth Notes is a riveting and deeply moving examination of birth trauma and post traumatic stress in a world where new mothers and their needs are too often ignored or dangerously minimized. The misogyny laden origins of psychiatry and the medical profession are also explored, vignettes and historical information interspersed throughout a memoir as skilfully and beautifully written as I have read. * Michelle Bowdler, author of Is Rape a Crime? A Memoir, an Investigation and a Manifesto. *A luminous, visceral reel of life after birth and trauma. At once devastating, validating, tender and raw, Cornwell guides us through the foundations of the hardest moments of her life with honesty and invitation. Despite its sensitive contents, I often found it impossible to put down, her words endlessly comforting in their openness. I'll be taking her words forward with me, as a talisman for what may be waiting around the corner for many of us. Anyone interested in personal histories of birth, trauma and embodiment should read this vital book for its company and consolation. * Caitriona Morton, author of How We Survive *While reading this stunning book, a sentence from Virgina Woolf's Room of one's own came into my mind, for Birth Notes "lights a torch in that vast chamber where nobody has yet been". Jessica Cornwell explores a chamber unspoken of, cornered with spiders and nightmarish visions, where blood and milk blend, where mothers are denied words and care. This book will change lives, for it is a quest, a fight, a light, casting away hundred-years-old shadows. It is a book of love. * Adélaïde Bon, author of The Little Girl on the Ice Floe *Vivid, beautiful and brave, this book undid me - and filled me with hope. * Dr Elinor Cleghorn, author of Unwell Women *
£17.09
Gill Mediterranean Mood Food
Book SynopsisDietitian Paula Mee outlines a healthy eating plan based on the Mediterranean diet that is rich in healthy fats, wholegrain, unrefined carbs, and proteins. With over 70 easy-to-prepare recipes included,
£19.79
University of Pennsylvania Press How To Be Depressed
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Scialabba has spent most of his career watching his country fall apart: grandiose adventurism abroad, wealth concentrated in ever fewer hands, meanness and cruelty exalted as civic virtues. Somehow he has not given up hope of progress, and the battered optimism of his other books is all the more moving when read in light of this one...His experience, painstakingly recorded, is not remotely glamorous. He has been to hell, many times, but emerged with no unexpected insights, nor any confidence that he will not return there. The only comfort he has to offer is that depression, if it does not kill you, will eventually lift—at least for a time. " * The New York Review of Books *"A new memoir by George Scialabba, an unsung giant of criticism, is a gripping portrait of life under the spell of depression-and also a model of true intellectual inquiry . . . [O]ne is grateful for the characteristically insightful and socially committed thought that Scialabba brings to the thorny issue of clinical depression." * The American Interest *"[A] brilliant and unusual contribution to the literature of depression . . . . . . By sharing his struggles, Scialabba has provided not just a profound account of depression, but a reminder of how precarious our lives can be, and how much we need each other . . . Scialabba is one of the best social critics of our time." * Commonweal *"Scialabba has been one of the finest observers of American politics and culture since the 1980s; his essays and reviews, on everything from Vietnam to Christopher Lasch to the Bush/Cheney administration to the aftermath of the Great Recession, are a rich education..{T]his is one of the better books on depression that has appeared since the turn of the century, and it belongs in the Scialabba collected library that hopefully a scholar will compile someday."" * Los Angeles Review of Books *"Intentionally or not, this book is a devastating critique of psychiatry. At its center is a brilliant man struggling for decades with intractable depression. While he writhes in agony, his therapists toss out sometimes contradictory diagnoses, try every possible drug, and compulsively recalibrate dosages. But year in and year out, their patient's actual experience continues to elude them. Still, I finished How To Be Depressed with hope that psychiatry can change-if its practitioners are willing to listen, really listen, to patients like Scialabba." * Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Natural Causes *"This is the most shocking report on lifelong depression I have ever read: the depression intractable, the report heartbreaking" * Vivian Gornick, author of The Odd Woman and the City *"A remarkable achievement. Assembling a collage of essay, interview, and his own medical records, George Scialabba remakes the memoir of depression. I can't think of another book that is so successful in evoking the relentlessness of recurrent depression. We see it for what it is: painful, tedious, and debilitating, able to interfere with every aspect of life." * Peter D. Kramer, author of Listening to Prozac *
£21.59
Arcturus Publishing Ltd The Healthy Mind Plan
Book SynopsisBecome a happier, healthier and more harmonious you with this practical guide to improving your mental wellbeing, covering anxiety, relationships, fitness, nutrition, gratitude and more.This illustrated guide is brimming with helpful tips and techniques for calming the mind down, letting go of worries, and building resilience and fortitude in one''s mental state. It includes chapters dealing with anxiety and how to make the best of your relationships, plus chapters that focus on regaining balance and harmony and learning how to be compassionate, particularly to yourself. Finally, mind and body come together with exercises and nutritional ideas to make you feel energized and empowered.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Mind & Body series provides practical and comprehensive guides to wellness, covering both the mental and physical aspects of staying fit, happy and healthy.
£9.49
John Murray Press FAQs on Anxiety
Book SynopsisYou left the doctor''s surgery before you could ask the things you really wanted to know. You''ve googled your question about anxiety and had 75 answers, all contradicting each other.You asked your best friend - but they looked at you strangely.You have so many questions, but no idea where to start finding the answers. Here they are. In this book you''ll find the definitive, expert responses to all your FAQs: On Anxiety. No question is too simple, too embarrassing, too rude or too offbeat to be included, and each one has been asked by thousands of people just like you.Can anxiety make you vomit?Will I lose my job because of anxiety?Are anxious people weak?All these questions, and hundreds more, are covered in this short but powerful, helpful, practical guide to managing your anxiety. Read at your leisure, or dip in and out when you most need the support or to shine a light on the thoughts
£10.44
Orion Publishing Co Quiet
Book SynopsisThis book is about taming the bad inner voice - the one that has the power to overthrow gut instinct and talk us out of new adventures. We are all brimming with inner wisdom, yet we allow negative thoughts to confuse us. We forget how capable and strong we can be. There is confidence there even if it''s hidden; there is courage, beauty, wisdom and belief - we just need some quiet to notice it.Love, Fearne xxx-From Sunday Times bestselling author Fearne Cotton, this is the handbook for modern life we all need. Including expert advice, ideas to put into practice, adventures to complete and interviews with everyone from Bryony Gordon to Billie Piper, Quiet seeks out ways to help you tune out the negative backchat that holds you back, so you can hear the positives that will guide you forwards . . .PRAISE FOR FEARNE HAPPYFearne''s account is wonderfully honest and relatable, and it''s also extremely comforting and reassuring too - knowing that even someone in
£8.54
Orion Publishing Co Sad Janet
Book SynopsisA whip-smart, dark comedy for fans of Sally Rooney, Fleabag and My Year of Rest and Relaxation''Janet is my soulmate'' LUCY MANGAN''Surprising and irreverent'' NEW YORK TIMES***If there was a pill that promised happiness... Would you take it?Meet Janet. Janet is sad. Not about her life, about the world. Have you seen it these days?The thing is, she''s not out to make anyone else sad. She''s not turning up to weddings shouting that most marriages end in divorce. She just wants to wear her giant coat, get rid of her passive-aggressive boyfriend, and avoid human interaction at the rundown dog shelter where she works.That is, until word spreads about a new pill that promises cynics like her one day off from being sad. When her family stages an intervention, and the prospect of making it through Christmas alone seems like too much, Janet finally decides to gTrade ReviewTold in Janet's distinctive voice, I found this engaging satirical novel very funny * Daily Mail *Surprising and irreverent...Be prepared for edginess, dark humor and profanity * NEW YORK TIMES *BRILLIANT. Janet is my soulmate. If ever there was a year you needed a brutally hilarious story abt the need for dedicated anti-depressants to deal with an oncoming Christmas THIS IS IT. I loved it deeply * LUCY MANGAN *Britsch's tart debut is a wicked satire of our obsession with happiness * i NEWS *As I was reading this, my partner kept asking why I was laughing. This book is dark and hilarious and will speak to everyone who's ever wondered why they spend time with humans and not just dogs * Rowan Hisayo Buchanan *Sharp, sad, hilarious * CLARE BEAMS *A strangely exuberant meditation on sadness * REFINERY29 *Sharply observed, dark and full of wit * HALEH AGAR *A whipsmart, biting piece of tragicomedy which manages to inspire real laughter while celebrating sadness. Hilarious, profound and deeply refreshing * HUFFPOST *I am LOVING this book! Sentence after sentence of funny lil gems * ANNIE HARTNETT *A narrator like a grown up Daria, still trying to live authentically while wracked with depression. Funny and sharp as hell. * HELEN MCCLORY *
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BroadStreet Publishing Prayers Promises for Depression and Anxiety
Book SynopsisMany people experience feelings of depression or anxiety at different times in life. For some, daily occurrences cause difficulties in carrying out what could be considered normal activities. You are not alone. When grief, loss, pain, worry, or frustration lead to discouragement a feeling of hopelessness, pick up this book. Prayers & Promises for Depression and Anxiety incorporates more than 70 themes to help you receive the assurance, joy, peace, and comfort found in the promises of God's Word. Uplifting prayers and journaling space offer the opportunity for deeper reflection. By staying connected to God, and believing the promises of his Word, you can live a fulfilling, blessed life in close relationship with your heavenly Father.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd My Path to Happy
Book SynopsisFrom 2008, Charlotte Reed suffered from crippling depression. She decided not to take antidepressants and to instead fight her depression by making lifestyle changes such as exercise, diet and acupuncture. In addition, she started an online ‘Thought for the Day’ – a positive thought she posted on Facebook each day. These daily thoughts became a massive hit among her friends and Charlotte credits them with playing a huge part in her recovery from depression two years later. She went on to publish them in a book, May The Thoughts be With You, which she has sold thousands of copies of at the world-famous Portbello Road Market in Notting Hill, London. My Path to Happy is the story of her illness and recovery. Equally moving as it is hopeful, this beautifully illustrated book will resonate with anyone who has experienced depression – either as a sufferer themselves or as a helpless bystander. Written simply and illustrated appe
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Little, Brown Book Group Little Treatments Big Effects
Book SynopsisIf you've ever wanted mental health support but haven't been able to get it, you are not alone. In fact, you're part of the more than 50% of adults and more than 75% of young people worldwide with unmet psychological needs. Maybe you've faced months-long waiting lists, or you're not sure if your problems are 'bad enough' to merit treatment? Maybe you tried therapy but stopped due to costs or time constraints? Perhaps you just don't know where to start looking? The fact is, there are infinite reasons why mental health treatment is hard to get. There's an urgent need for new ideas and pathways to help people heal. Little Treatments, Big Effects integrates cutting-edge psychological science, lived experience narratives and practical self-help activities to introduce a new type of therapeutic experience to audiences worldwide: single-session interventions. Its chapters unpack why systemic change in mental healthcare iTrade ReviewLittle Treatments, Big Effects carries a message of profound hope: that we all have the power to take small steps that will have a big impact on our journeys toward meaning, growth and mental health. Rooted in rigorous research, Little Treatments, Big Effects is full of powerful stories of coping and recovery -- Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO, Thrive GlobalLittle Treatments, Big Effects is a truly remarkable book with the potential to change the face of mental health treatments. These "little treatments" are amazingly short, widely accessible, rigorously tested and surprisingly effective. They are not meant to replace other treatments, but in this time of such great need and such little availability, programmes like this are game changers. The book is also riveting, filled with people's personal accounts of their psychological turning points-moments when they suddenly saw their path forward. Just about everyone will benefit from this book! -- Carol Dweck, professor of psychology, Stanford University and bestselling author of 'Mindset'Jessica Schleider's pioneering research reveals that not every psychological problem requires a lifetime of therapy. In this book, she demystifies the science and practice of how single-session interventions can lead to lasting change. It's a timely, important look at novel ways to manage our collective mental health crisis-and improve our individual wellbeing -- Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of ' Think Again' and 'Hidden Potential', and host of the TED podcast Re:ThinkingThe world of psychological treatment is about to change substantially, thanks in large part to Jessica Schleider, who is leading a new generation of therapists and making effective psychological treatment finally accessible to all. This outstanding book, from one of the brightest new stars in clinical psychology, represents the tipping point we need to offer affordable and effective treatment to everyone across the globe. For far too long, therapy has been more easily available to white, upper-middle class adults. Dr Schleider changes all of that with a new, scientifically-proven model for how we can finally help everyone benefit from what psychologists have known for years. Have thirty minutes? It may now be possible for you to feel much better, very quickly! -- Mitch Prinstein, professor of clinical psychology at the University of North Carolina and Chief Science Officer, American Psychological AssociationImagine that a person struggling with their mental health can get the help they need, when they need it, where they are, with a good chance of a quick resolution of their distress. That is the vision presented in this book, a compelling blend of the personal lived experience, innovative science and practical self-help tools which makes it an essential resource for global mental health -- Vikram Patel, Pershing Square professor of global health, Harvard Medical SchoolThis beautifully written book is an absolute must! Dr Schleider radiates compassion and her scientifically grounded message is as simple as it is profound: mental health can be reliably improved by brief, carefully structured experiences that can be made accessible to everyone. This is a deeply hopeful message for our troubled times -- James J. Gross, Ernest R. Hilgard professor of psychology, Stanford UniversityThis small book has the potential for a big impact. Beautifully written, it combines science with stories that together serve as the prelude for practical strategies to facilitate change. It is clear throughout that single session interventions complement existing provision but do not replace it. Transformative and ground-breaking, it is essential reading for anyone who has mental health difficulties, works in mental health or wants to help loved ones -- Roz Shafran, professor at UCL Great Ormond Institute of Child Health and author of 'Overcoming Perfectionism' and 'The CBT Handbook'
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Little, Brown Book Group Commitment
Book Synopsis''Quietly devastating writing'' The Observer''Commitment is a majestic novel'' Yiyun Li, author of The Book of GooseA masterful and engrossing novel about a single mother''s collapse and the fate of her family after she enters a California state hospital in the 1970s.When Diane Aziz drives her oldest son, Walter, from LA to college, it will be her last parental act before falling into a deep depression. A single mother who believes that her children can attain all the things she hasn''t, she''s worked hard to secure their future. But when she enters hospital, her closest friend must keep the children safe and their mother''s dreams for them alive.At Berkeley College, Walter discovers a passion for architecture just as he realises his life as a student may end for lack of funds. Back home in LA, his sister Lina works in an ice-cream parlour while her wealthy classmates prepare for Ivy league schools, as she wagTrade ReviewQuietly devastating writing . . . [Simpson] carves out distinctive and memorable multigenerational characters, each with their own compelling stories, motivations and locations * The Observer *Few novelists write about America as Mona Simpson does, with her acute understanding of the tension between external forces-economy, technology, society-and individual dreams, between nostalgia and the future, between yearning and deception. Commitment is a majestic novel about an American family and an American century, its vision and scope bringing to mind the work of Tolstoy, Stendahl, and Balzac -- Yiyun Li, author of The Book of GooseMoving . . . [Simpson] is up there with Anne Tyler and Barbara Kingsolver when it comes to great chroniclers of American families * The Spectator *A sweeping family epic that took me from one American coast to another, through a difficult but unforgettable time period, and through the growing pains of three remarkable siblings. I was immersed in their world and in Simpson's masterful vision for them. Simpson is so attuned to the family heart and oh dear Walter, Lina, and Donnie, have you forever moved mine -- Weike Wang, author of Joan Is OkayMoving . . . [Simpson] is up there with Anne Tyler and Barbara Kingsolver when it comes to great chroniclers of American families * The Spectator *Quietly devastating writing . . . [Simpson] carves out distinctive and memorable multigenerational characters, each with their own compelling stories, motivations and locations * The Observer *
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Orion Publishing Co You Be Mother
Book SynopsisEVENING STANDARD''S ''BEST FICTION BOOKS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN 2022''What do you do, when you find the perfect family......and it''s not yours?''Rare and delightful . . . A beautifully crafted novel about female relationships. I couldn''t put this book down''Marie ClaireThe only thing Abi ever wanted was a proper family. So when she falls pregnant by an Australian exchange student in London, she cannot pack up her old life in Croydon fast enough, to start all over in Sydney and make her own family.It is not until she arrives, with three-week-old Jude in tow, that Abi realises Stu is not quite ready to be a father after all. And he is the only person she knows in this hot, dazzling, confusing city, where the job of making friends is turning out to be harder than she thought.That is, until she meets Phyllida, her wealthy, charming, imperious older neighbour, and they become aTrade ReviewRare and delightful . . . A beautifully crafted novel about female relationships * Marie Claire *The kind of book you pick up . . . and never want to put down . . . You will fall in love with this book * Lauren Sams, author of Crazy Busy Guilty and She’s Having Her Baby *A domestic drama with humour, charm . . . A love letter to motherhood in all its complexity. An impressive debut novel that finds the biggest drama in the smallest of actions * Better Reading *
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University of Nebraska Press Out of the Crazywoods
Book SynopsisOut of the Crazywoods is the riveting and insightful story of Abenaki poet Cheryl Savageau’s late-life diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Without sensationalizing, she takes the reader inside the experience of a rapid-cycling variant of the disorder, providing a lens through which to understand it and a road map for navigating the illness. The structure of her story—impressionistic, fragmented—is an embodiment of the bipolar experience and a way of perceiving the world.Out of the Crazywoodstakes the reader into the euphoria of mania as well as its ugly, agitated rage and into “the lying down of desire” that is depression. Savageau articulates the joy of being consort to a god and the terror of being chased by witchcraft, the sound of voices that are always chattering in your head, the smell of wet ashes that invades your home, the perception that people are moving in slow motion and death lurks at every turnpike, and the feeling of beTrade Review"Out of the Crazywoods is a hopeful book. Prior versions of yourself may shatter, but you are not shattered."—Bruce Owens Grimm, Brevity"Styled as a series of vignettes, the episodic structure of Out of the Crazywoods creates an enthralling narrative."—Haydee Marie Smith, Disability Studies Quarterly“With lyrical language and powerful episodic storytelling Cheryl Savageau brings luminous clarity to her experience of navigating the Crazywoods. She draws us into an inner world, both mythic and mystifying, of being bipolar, which at times reflects the dynamic intricacy of New England’s recovering forestland but also illuminates the ongoing activity and struggle of alnôbawôgan, being and becoming human.”—Lisa Brooks, author of The Common Pot: The Recovery of Native Space in the Northeast“Cheryl Savageau’s memoir Out of the Crazywoods maps the experience of ‘bipolar’ again and again—defining and redefining, remembering and remaking, etching and resketching the shape, substance, sensation, and sentiment of her experience of ‘being’ bipolar and coming to that diagnosis and recognition. . . . Savageau’s luminous prose ripples, soars, and shines with grounded honesty, some biting humor, and richly textured sensory detail (some quite synesthetic). This is a compelling work of complex embodiment, complicated relations (with self and other), and careful narrative. It demonstrates how one writes identity and, too, how identity can be (well) written.”—Brenda Jo Brueggemann, editor of Disability Studies Quarterly“Abenaki poet and memoirist Cheryl Savageau’s stunning collection of braided vignettes leads us through the chaos many of us know, toward tenuous, hard-won places of compassion, joy, and possibility. Savageau writes, ‘I live on that edge between what is true, what is sacred and magical, and where madness begins.’ Yes, this memoir is disturbing, disruptive—and, reading it, we are stronger, heartened for this journey between spaces of identity, the cusps and edges of brilliance, becoming human.”—Deborah A. Miranda, author of Bad Indians: A Tribal MemoirTable of ContentsAbout This BookBagw and TekwUnder the CribThe Pivot PointLearning to SpeakWhat It IsAge Three—The Witch in the BagAngelsDiagnosisDirtShe’s Not Heavy, She’s My SisterThe TarotTiger ButterLOOKAge Seven—The Body BookPoppiesAt the Welfare OfficeExuberanceShoppingCrazy Lady in Grad SchoolIn Fourth GradeWhat’s Happening?Jungle RoadBlackoutsVoicesThe Bad MotherExceptional ChildrenThe Twirling SkirtCrazy Talk IThe Death TurnpikeLife in the Fast Lane: Am I Paranoid, or Are They Really Out to Get Me?MedsArthur LloydshadesThe Bra ThingI Am in Love with Rita MorenoCrazy Talk IIBeautiful DollThe Ugly YearKrishna, My LovePoetry for BreakfastCribbageTeaching CastanedaLosing ThemMeditation—The Barren RoadThe TasterHorse Dream IWretchedBabySunday Afternoon with Betty GrableIslands of Sanity: PoetryMy BookstoreThe New House at Center HarborWhen You Can’t Keep a JobDeniedIslands of Sanity: GrandsonsoCrazy Talk IIIGetting Fat on AntidepressantsTo Whom It May Concern:Memere Stories: Sing á MemereSunday DinnersPookiePeach CobblerFalling in Love with DianeTalk Doc: JulieGrand PoobahLand of Enchantment IStories and StormsNew York in AlbuquerqueLeavingThe Witch at the WakeLand of Enchantment IIChina DollMy Special OneAfter Dropping Acid on a School NightYeatsYou Bet Your LifeCrazy Talk: LonelyEating Worms IMy Mother’s SideCeremonyFalling into GraceA Paycheck AwaySeven MiceChristmas with Tarot CardsGeraniumsCitizens for CitizensWet AshesThe Eighth MouseGood morning:Memere Stories: PaintNot Connect: Abilify ManiaPianoMemere Stories: TalkingTalk Doc: KarenListeningsGiving Myself to BeautyThe Green QuiltMemere Stories: HowlingEating Worms IIGreeley Park, Nashua—The TreeMaura’s BagTalk Doc: The Real WorkRelearning the Habits of ChildhoodCrying for RealHorse Dream IIMath GamesMeditation—FernAmbien: The Butterfly, Lock, and KeySADNearly NormalMemere Stories: BaseballStigmaWhat It Is ForHappyAlnôbawôganAcknowledgmentsSource Acknowledgments
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Simon & Schuster The Valedictorian of Being Dead
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Breathtakingly honest, this story is a bridge to empathy and a bright beacon of hope. I’m telling everyone to read this book.” –Lisa Genova, New York Times bestselling author of Still Alice"In The Valedictorian of Being Dead, Heather Armstrong carries the reader along her fascinating journey out of the abyss of depression, intricately weaving the threads of family, suffering, and scientific breakthrough. This touching memoir, full of scenes both silly and profound, manages to shock, educate, and inspire." –Alex Korb PhD, author of The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time."I was moved by this real, raw, hilarious and deeply personal story of one woman's epic battle with major depression and found myself cheering for Heather and her entire family by the end of book." –Wendy A. Suzuki, PhD, author of Healthy Brain, Happy Life“A story of courage, hope, love, and science overcoming the despair of depression. It is a must read for mental health professionals and those touched by depression—their own or that of a loved one.” –Barbara Arrowsmith-Young, internationally bestselling author of The Woman Who Changed Her Brain“I read The Valedictorian of Being Dead cover to cover in four hours. I cried and cried; it was so beautiful and honest and scary and real. I think this book will be so helpful for a lot of people living with depression, especially parents.” –Grace Bonney, creator of Design*Sponge and New York Times bestselling author of In the Company of Women“As the lead anesthesiologist on the study, it was emotional for me to hear of Heather’s experience. She helped me to gain some understanding about what folks go through when they are sick, what the experience of treatment was for her and her loved ones, and what the treatment now means to her.” –Scott C. Tadler, MD, University of Utah School of Medicine“Candid….intriguing.…cathartic.…an experiential blow-by-blow chronicle.…an unvarnished account of a boundary-pushing procedure and patient.” –Kirkus“Armstrong’s detailed, honest, and conversational writing reads like a friend pouring her heart out, giving readers an emotional portrait of what it is like for individuals and their loved ones to struggle with serious depression.” –Booklist
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1517 Media You're Not Crazy - It's Your Mother:
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Skyhorse Publishing Ferment: A Memoir of Mental Illness, Redemption,
Book SynopsisA deeply moving account of one man's return to the German town where he first pursued a career in winemaking, and his attempt to reckon with the mental illness, alcoholism, and enduring relationships that defined the most formative chapter of his life.After an attempted suicide by hanging--with his son in the
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Skyhorse Publishing The Revolutionary Ketamine: How a Little-Known
Book SynopsisThis isn't a new drug, but it's now being used to treat depression with amazing results. What exactly is it? Is it safe? Is it right for you or your loved one? Suicide captures everyone’s attention. Suicide is a tragedy usually preceded by plenty of pain. About 1 million go through with the act each year. Imagine if your loved one is determined to end their life, and you could get them help. After reading Revolutionary Ketamine, you will understand: Suicide’s devastating cost to society and how to prevent it Why children and adolescents are committing suicide How ketamine stops suicide in its tracks Suicide is the stuff of other people’s nightmares until it happens to someone you love. Time simply stops, leaving you wondering what could have been done. Suicidal ideations hijack our brains, telling us to end our lives prematurely. What if we could remove this hijacking device? Ketamine is the one drug we have today that can safely halt suicidal ideations, yet most have never heard of it. To those who say more studies are needed to know if ketamine helps with suicidal ideations and depression, I offer you this admonition before trying the drug. If you are suffering from depression and suicidal ideations, the risk versus reward is clearly in favor of using ketamine now. Don’t wait. Dr. Edwards, the author of Revolutionary Ketamine, is committed to helping those who need never become statistics at all and will equip you with the tools to save your loved one’s life, or possibly your own.
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University of Minnesota Press Fix What You Can: Schizophrenia and a Lawmaker's
Book SynopsisOne mother’s fight to support her son and change a broken system In his early twenties, Mindy Greiling’s son, Jim, was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder after experiencing delusions that demanded he kill his mother. At the time, and for more than a decade after, Greiling was a Minnesota state legislator who struggled, along with her husband, to navigate and improve the state’s inadequate mental health system. Fix What You Can is an illuminating and frank account of caring for a person with a mental illness, told by a parent and advocate. Greiling describes challenges shared by many families, ranging from the practical (medication compliance, housing, employment) to the heartbreaking—suicide attempts, victimization, and illicit drug use. Greiling confronts the reality that some people with serious mental illness may be dangerous and reminds us that medication works—if taken. The book chronicles her efforts to pass legislation to address problems in the mental health system, including obstacles to parental access to information and insufficient funding for care and research. It also recounts Greiling’s painful memories of her grandmother, who was confined in an institution for twenty-three years—recollections that strengthen her determination that Jim’s treatment be more humane. Written with her son’s cooperation, Fix What You Can offers hard-won perspective, practical advice, and useful resources through a brave and personal story that takes the long view of what success means when coping with mental illness. Trade Review"An honest, gut-wrenching, heartbreaking story of the impact of a serious mental illness on an individual and their family. The book grapples with the tough subject of how to support and protect your son when he is symptomatic and vulnerable and yet live your life and promote independence and consequences for your son. Her story also underlines the importance of connecting with those who are traveling a similar journey, such as through NAMI, and the important role legislators have in building and improving our mental health."—Sue Abderholden, executive director, NAMI Minnesota"A searing, honest, chilling, and heartbreaking narrative. As an indictment of our ‘broken’ mental health system, it works. Sadly, the system isn’t broken because it was never built. After we closed the mental hospitals, we never built a system to replace them."—Megan R. Gunnar, University of Minnesota"Mindy Greiling’s riveting account pays tribute both to a mother’s inexhaustible love for a son diagnosed with schizophrenia and to the barriers families face as they struggle to help a loved one ravaged by the worst of mental disorders. Although deeply personal, Fix What You Can tells a much broader story as it exposes the difficulties families experience right now all across America. I have read hundreds of books written by parents about mental illnesses, and this one ranks among the best. This book is a well-written godsend for parents and those they love."—Pete Earley, author of Pulitzer Prize finalist Crazy: A Father’s Search through America’s Mental Health Madness"Mindy Greiling has written a very useful book about her son’s schizophrenia and substance abuse. Her descriptions of the raw reality of this all-too-common combination are among the best. She demonstrates how complicated it is for families to get adequate psychiatric care for their loved ones, and she uses her political position as a prominent state legislator to change Minnesota’s laws regarding the treatment of serious mental illness. I strongly recommend this book."—E. Fuller Torrey, M.D., author of Surviving Schizophrenia "Mindy Greiling’s passionate support for mental health has turned Minnesota into a national leader on the issue."—St. Paul Pioneer Press "Fix What You Can offers readers deeper understanding of mental illness’ toll and a keener sense that society can do better by those afflicted. Putting this book in citizens’ hands is in keeping with Greiling’s long career of public service—and if it is that career’s capstone, it’s a worthy one."—Star Tribune "Fix What You Can is a memoir that will offer hope, inspiration, and emotional resonance for parents, mental health professionals and lay readers who want to support affected families and friends."—Access Press "One of the most powerful, painful and, ultimately, valuable books I’ve ever read."—Joe Nathan, Elk River Star News "Greiling's book beautifully and painfully spells out the many attempts that she and her husband, Roger, made to get Jim help, as well as the numerous frustrating roadblocks they encountered." —Minnesota Alumni MagazineTable of ContentsContentsOur StoryProloguePart I1. The Call2. Alarm Bells3. Bum4. Psych Ward Silence5. Sharing the News6. Frustration Inspires Legislation7. Allies in Empathy and Action8. Angela Visits9. Advice from a Prisoner10. The Third Rail11. One of Them12. Early Intervention13. Tasks Unlimited14. Debating the Governor15. “This Bill Will Save Lives”16. Mind Over Fat17. Jim Is Amazing18. The Depths of DelusionPart II19. Vulnerable Adult20. Mother’s Day Turmoil21. Really Bad News22. ACT23. Celebrating in Mental Health Court24. The Risk of Hospitality25. Colleen26. A Better Job27. One Very Lucky Young Man28. Care Meeting Chaos29. Deny, Enable, Repeat30. Jail Instead of the Caucus31. Escape to Puerto Vallarta32. Relapse and Roses33. Treat to Street34. Where Will Jim Live?35. Hope in the Shadows36. Home, for NowEpilogueResources
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd Is It Unspiritual to Be Depressed?: Loved by God
Book SynopsisWriting from his own experience as a pastor who has struggled with depression, anxiety and O.C.D., Paul Ritchie addresses some of the big questions that Christians with mental illnesses and those around them might ask. Although he deals frankly with the reality of mental illness in a fallen world, he shows how the gospel is good news for those suffering. He applies the truth of the gospel, assuring readers that they can take God at his word, even when their brain tells them to doubt. His final chapter also gives helpful advice for those who want to help friends or family who are depressed or anxious.Trade ReviewWhat a superb book. I so benefited from reading it. -- John Samuel (Pastor, Duke Street Church, Richmond, London)Honest, human and heart–felt, every page is borne of Paul’s own walk through the darkness. This is not a handbook of plastic solutions, but a companion to walking through the mess more closely with Jesus and in light of his grace. Immensely helpful and moving; essential reading for every believer. -- Mark Ellis (Pastor of Grace Church, Dundee, Scotland)There are books addressing depression from a clinical, personal or spiritual perspective. What sets this one apart is the fact that it addresses the issue from all three perspectives. You will be challenged by Paul’s honesty, his empathy for others and his ceaseless focus on the Gospel. In fact, you will never think about the issue the same way again. -- David Blevin (Sky News)This book is good! It feels very real – its credibility stems especially from the fact that its author has experienced being in this place himself. And it’s well written! A resource pastors can do well to have accessible on their shelves for when it’s needed! -- Pete Lowman (Former coordinator of Russian student CU movement )Written with grace, wisdom, and from personal experience, the book will carefully and gently help readers navigate some difficult pastoral issues relating to mental health. -- Peter Orr (Lecturer in New Testament, Moore Theological College, Sydney)Paul Ritchie writes with a pastor’s heart for Christians struggling with depression and anxiety – and for friends and relatives who walk alongside them. The pages are full of stories and a practical wisdom, rooted in the Bible, that speak into the emotional turmoil and troubling questions that many believers wrestle with (too often on their own). -- Patrick Mitchel (Senior Lecturer in Theology, Irish Bible Institute and author of ‘The Message of Love’)… deals with many of the misconceptions and misunderstandings that exist around these issues. The prayers at the end of each chapter that are based on the Psalms are so helpful. The overriding message of this book is that you can know God, the true God, as he has revealed himself in the Scriptures in whatever you are facing in life, and know his love and care. -- Joan Singleton (Lecturer in Pastoral Care, Irish Bible Institute, Dublin, Ireland)
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