Coping with / advice about depression and other mood disorders Books

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Book Synopsis'People affected by depression tell me this is the most powerful and helpful book ever written on the topic. I keep meeting people who say this book changed their lives.' - Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2Do you have depression?Firstly, stop blaming yourself.Secondly, don't struggle on alone - read this book instead. It has helped thousands of people just like you.Dr Tim Cantopher knows two essential truths about depression and depressive illness. One: it's strong people who are most vulnerable to it; people whose standards are high, whose ethics are powerful, who want their lives to be meaningful. Strong people, like you.Two: depression is a physical illness, and this book explains just that. Depressive Illness will explain all the above in detail, and more importantly, give you effective ways to get well and stay well. It covers symptoms, what to do when you get ill, medication, recovery, lifestyle changes, psychotherapy and problem-solving skills, including mindfulness. Most of all, take heart - people recover from depressive illness and remain mentally well, and you can, too.Trade ReviewIf the response to his Radio 2 broadcast is anything to go by, Tim Cantopher is saying something uniquely powerful to people with depression. People affected by depression tell me this is the most powerful and helpful book ever written about the topic. I keep meeting people who say this book changed their lives. -- Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2This book should be read by everybody... It offers invaluable insight into depression. * Depression Alliance *In the battle to beat depression, this book represents the definitive weapon. -- Ruth Lavery * DEPEND *

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Book Synopsis'Poignant and fiercely intelligent, this is the best work of creative non-fiction I have read in years' FIONA MOZLEY'Profound, moving and courageous' NICHOLAS ALLEN, IRISH TIMESIn April 1931, modernist poet Hart Crane arrived in Mexico City. Between mood swings, dire financial difficulties, and a rotating series of personal estrangements, Hart was struggling to make the parts of a fragmentary world cohere. This move to Mexico was one in a long list of attempts to find security. In just over a year he would be dead.In July 1932, Grace Crane picks up the morning paper. Scanning the headlines, she is halted on page five. Her son's eyes stare back at her, tinted pink by the thin paper: 'POET LOST AT SEA FROM SHIP'.Hart Crane's death has accrued a morbid mythology, often overshadowing discussions of his work. In Stronger than Death Francesca Bratton focuses instead on Hart's vivid life and his turbulent final year among the vibrant artistic and political communities of Mexico City. Interwoven with Hart's story is that of his mother, exploring Grace's lifelong frustrated creativity and, after his death, her attempts to reach him through seance. Finally, the book explores Hart's legacy as a queer man and as a poet, informed by Francesca's responses to his work during her own periods of mental illness. Part-memoir, part-biography, Stronger than Death is a profound and lyrical meditation on grief, mental health, enduring love and the power of poetry.Trade ReviewBrilliant and unsettling . . . Bratton's observations of Crane, mental suffering and re-entry to the world as being like the sight of the white tip of a rolling wave, are profound, moving and courageous -- Nicholas Allen * Irish Times *Francesca Bratton is a brilliant writer on Hart Crane * Shane McCrae *I wholeheartedly recommend . . . this interesting, very modern and compelling, emotional reading of a poet's life -- Will Burns

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Book SynopsisPerinatal psychiatry is a new area of research developed in the last 15 years, focusing on the study of women's psychopathology in this stage of life. This book is an update of recent clinical research in this field, including: epidemiology and risk factors, the role of genetics and epigenetics, personality factors and coping strategies, mother-infant bonding, and paternal perinatal depression, as well as current and novel treatments for perinatal depression and trajectories of postpartum depression.Table of ContentsPreface; Post-Partum Depression: An Overview on the Disease and Diagnostic Impact on the Womens Life and Infants Development; Genetic and Epigenetic Aspects of Postpartum Depression; Role of Oxytocin in Postpartum Depression; Facial Emotion Recognition in Postpartum Depression; Mother-Infant Bonding in Postpartum Period; Paternal Perinatal Depression: A Family Affair; Personality and Perinatal Depression; Postpartum Depressive Symptoms and Coping Strategies; Psychopharmacology for Perinatal Depression; Trajectory of Major Postpartum Depression; Index.

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Book SynopsisMost people diagnosed with bipolar disorder are sent home with the name of a doctor and multiple prescriptions. However, few people with bipolar disorder are able to find long-term stability with medications alone. Bipolar disorder researcher and expert Julie A. Fast, who was diagnosed with the illness at age thirty-one, and specialist John Preston, PsyD, offer the pioneering Take Charge program used around the world to help readers promote stability, reduce mood swings, increase work ability, decrease health care costs, and improve relationships. The book guides those with bipolar disorder and their loved ones toward a comprehensive personal treatment plan by incorporating:* Medications and bipolar-safe supplements* Lifestyle changes that help manage bipolar symptoms naturally* Behaviour modifications that reduce and prevent symptoms* Guidelines on assembling an effective support team By helping readers gather powerful strategies, Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder delivers a dynamic program to treat this difficult but ultimately manageable illness.

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Book SynopsisAn osteopathic physician and practitioner of Integrative Holistic Medicine debunks the myth of neurochemical imbalances to explore the true roots of depression and offers practical wellness exercises to help readers nourish, heal and restore balance in mind and body. Original.

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Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author and expert on neuroscience, memory, Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, anxiety and human behavior, The Small Guide to Depression provides a comprehensive overview of depression, negative personality traits and anxiety -- along with the latest treatment solutions from conventional and alternative therapies to new scientific discoveries and interventions. Over 300 million people worldwide live with depression; in 2014, around 15.7 million adults age 18 or older in the U.S. had experienced at least one major depressive episode in the last year. This accessible guide starts with providing readers with an overview of depression: What it is, who gets it, how to recognize it, major causes (genetics, environment, etc.). Dr. Small discusses the various types of depression General therapeutic approaches used for all depression disorders How to know when it’s time to seek professional help. Each of the chapters will cover a specific type of depression and open with a case study example. Small will describe: Causes, symptoms, conventional treatments (e.g., medications, psychotherapy) Alternative therapies (e.g., exercise, meditation, yoga, homeopathy) Novel therapies (e.g., transmagnetic stimulation [TMS]) New scientific discoveries and interventions coming down the pike (e.g., focused ultrasound). In addition to case studies and patient interviews, all chapters will include side-bars with factoids, lists, and other helpful information.

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Book SynopsisHelp, I’m Failing as a Mom! helps mothers handle their child’s mood disorder without feeling like a failure as a parent. Tanya Trevett is a mental health coach, teacher, and certified Reiki and IET® Practitioner, as well as the mother of three daughters with mental illnesses. In Help, I’m Failing as a Mom!, she guides mothers through the eight-step WELLNESS Process that teaches them how to handle their child's mood disorder without feeling as if they are failing. Written for parents who want to learn how to live with their child's mood disorder in a healthier way, Tanya shares what she has learned in her fifteen-year journey to help mothers: Learn the secret to letting go of guilt so they can be a better (and happier) parent Understand the complexities of mood disorders and why it takes a village Learn methods and activities for hope and healing Rediscover the joy, pride, and unconditional love they have for their child

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Book SynopsisTraversing the wild landscapes of the American West, prose and photography combine to create a lucid, dream-like vision of visitations and allegorical animal encounters with Snake, Owl, and Dragonfly, among others. The Spring tells a stirring, elegiac tale of death, love, rebirth, survival, and resilience.

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Book SynopsisWhimsical Illustrations with a Powerful Message#1 Bestseller in Women ArtistsBroaching the subject of mental health. It’s not easy to discuss mental health, even though it affects everyone. We want to believe we can handle anything that comes at us, but the reality is we all have good days and bad days. Because of this, it is important to check in with our mental health. Through guided illustrations, author Kate Allan opens the door to discussion about mental health in an approachable and unassuming manner.Pep talks for any occasion. Whether you deal with social anxiety, depression, or are simply going through a rough patch, Allan is here with her friendly animals to help. Negative thoughts can keep us from reaching our full potential, not to mention hold us back from attaining happiness. This book is a source of validation and encouragement for those moments when we need a reminder of our worth.A journey to wellness. The focus of this book is personal growth, both the reader’s and the author’s. With her beautiful illustrations, Allan guides us through how she went from rock bottom to managing her mental health quite well. By zooming in on mindfulness and prioritizing self-care, Allan expresses how we can get through the hardships we face and come out stronger.Read Kate Allan’s new book, You’re Strong, Smart, and You Got This, and find… Tips for when you’re feeling inadequate, overwhelmed, or down on yourself An emotional first-aid kit in the form of whimsical colors and friendly, smiling animals that heal invisible wounds and make heavy subjects easier to face Messages of hope for all ages, coming from a place of understanding and empathy If you’ve enjoyed reading titles such as The Happiness Trap, Mind Over Mood, and You Can Do All Things, then you’ll love the expressions of encouragement found in You’re Strong, Smart, and You Got This.

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Book SynopsisFind Your Daily Peace and Relax Your Mind With TheLatestKate’s Art Therapy ActivitiesA gently supportive and encouraging coloring book by Kate Allan, creator of TheLatestKate and author of You Can Do All Things, perfect for those dealing with anxiety.Soothing art therapy from an empathetic source. In You Deserve Nice Things, Kate draws strengths from her own struggles with depression and anxiety. Each design gently argues against negativity that can come from low self-esteem and helps you on your journey towards managing anxiety. Experience real anxiety relief through art therapy activities. Each page of the You Deserve Nice Things coloring book offers a supportive animal friend with a message of comfort, understanding, and mindfulness. Find inner peace and tranquility while coloring these uplifting, cute animals.Inside, you’ll find: 96 coloring pages, full of inclusive illustrations suitable for all ages and skill levels. A collection of fun and sweet drawings that sparkle with comfort and provide anxiety relief Stress-relieving art therapy activities that will help you find relaxation from the daily grind of life If you enjoyed coloring books that help with managing anxiety like Amazing Dogs: Adult Coloring Book or Mindfulness Coloring Book for Adults, you’ll love You Deserve Nice Things. Check out Kate Allan’s affirmation books You Can Do All Things, You’re Strong, Smart and You’ve Got This and It’s Your Weirdness that Makes You Wonderful, as well as her Thera-Pets card deck!

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Book SynopsisYour toolkit for managing and overcoming the worst symptoms of depression—quickly and effectively.In an increasingly stressful world—filled with fear and uncertainty—the prospect of effectively managing your depression can seem overwhelming. Add to that the all-consuming grind of day-to-day life, and things can get overwhelming in a hurry. Everyday tasks can seem like insurmountable challenges, your symptoms pile up, and relief slips further out of reach. Your mood becomes darker, your sense of isolation more extreme, and your motivation falls through the floor. What you need is relief—and STAT!Written by a veritable dream team of mental health experts, this short, easy-to-use guide offers evidence-based skills grounded in mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and behavioral activation to help you effectively manage negative thoughts, get motivated, rediscover hope, and develop healthy habits. Designed to get right to the point, this book wastes no time in giving you the tools you need to quickly improve your mood, get unstuck from difficult feelings, and stay on top of symptoms before they build up and get the best of you. The sooner your symptoms are under control, the sooner you can get back on track—happier, more motivated, and looking forward with hope.If you’re the type who likes to cut through the clutter and get to the heart of the matter, pick up this book, and pick up the tools inside—relief is only pages away.

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Book SynopsisPowerful and customizable tools grounded in process-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you heal emotional pain and live a vital, values-based lifeDo you struggle with overwhelming emotions, such as anger, anxiety, sadness, shame, or self-blame? Emotions—even intensely distressing ones—are a natural part of life. But if your emotions are so intense that they’re hurting your relationships or getting in the way of your happiness, it’s time for a change.Written by a team of mental health experts, Healing Emotional Pain Workbook is a step-by-step guide to understanding your emotions and enhancing your overall well-being. Rather than a one-size-fits-all treatment, this workbook takes a tailored approach to help you treat the root cause of your emotional pain—whether it’s avoidance, internalization, or rumination. As a result, you’ll create a personalized plan to help you overcome intense emotions and live the life you want.With this workbook, you’ll learn to: ·Stop avoiding and start showing up to your life ·Replace self-blame with self-compassion ·Make decisions based on your values, not your emotions ·Break free from repetitive negative thinking ·Increase psychological flexibility ·Accept your thoughts and emotions—rather than trying to outrun them! When our emotions spiral out of control, they can result in chronic mental suffering. This workbook can help you change the way you react to emotions, before they negatively impact your life.

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Book SynopsisIf you have a loved one who is experiencing suicidal thoughts, you may feel deeply afraid-both of loss and of saying the wrong thing and making matters worse. Based on decades of clinical experience in suicidology, this compassionate guide gives readers the essential communication techniques and coping skills they need to support a loved one in crisis, while also taking care of themselves. If you love someone who is having suicidal thoughts, you may struggle with the profound fear of saying or doing the wrong thing. You want to help, and you may even feel a kind of desperation to make sure your loved one is safe, but are unsure of where to start. This book can guide you as you support your loved one-without sacrificing your own needs and well-being. You'll find the answers to some of your most urgent questions, including: - What are signs, symptoms, and clues of suicide risk? - How do I talk with my loved one about their suicidal thoughts? - When should I call the police? - What treatments are available? - How can I help the person I care about stay safe? - What can I do to help them feel better? - What can I do to cope better, too? - What happens after a suicidal crisis? Written by a psychotherapist and based on decades of clinical experience in suicidology, this compassionate guide offers essential communication techniques you can use to help your loved one, as well as coping and self-care strategies to help you navigate intense stress, worry, fear, and anxiety. Drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindful self-compassion, the tools in this book will assist you in navigating difficult or painful conversations with your loved one, as well as manage your own emotions. If someone close to you is experiencing suicidal thoughts, you may feel afraid-both of loss and of saying the wrong thing and making matters worse. This book will help you recognize warning signs, improve communication, create a safety plan, know when to seek professional help, and support a loved one in crisis.

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Book SynopsisPositive life changes lead to positive brain changes. Drawing on the huge success of his groundbreaking book, The Upward Spiral, neuroscientist Alex Korb offers actionable, step-by-step skills to help you reshape your brain and create an upward spiral towards a happier, healthier life.Depression is defined by a collection of symptoms. You feel crappy most of the time. Nothing seems interesting, and everything seems overwhelming. You have trouble with sleep. You feel guilty and anxious and have thoughts that life isn't worth living. Each symptom reinforces and inspires new symptoms, and this is a sign that your brain circuits are caught in the downward spiral of depression. So, how can you reverse it?In his first book, The Upward Spiral, neuroscientist Alex Korb demystified the intricate brain processes that cause depression and outlined a practical and effective approach for getting better. Based on the latest research, this evidence-based workbook takes the theory behind Korb's breakthrough book and distills it into concrete, actionable exercises and skills.Just as one small trigger can drag you down, an effective intervention can start enough momentum to carry you back up.Exercise, attention to breathing, gratitude, sleep hygiene, and positive social interactions are just some of the offerings in this workbook that can help alter activity in specific neural circuits, setting you on the path toward an upward spiral to happiness and well-being.

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Book SynopsisDon’t let anxiety and depression keep you from living life to the fullest. If you suffer from co-occurring anxiety and depression, you may experience an overwhelming urge to avoid difficult emotions and emotional experiences. The last thing you want to do is kick the hornet’s nest you carry around with you. However, the latest research in psychology emphasizes the importance of approaching—rather than avoiding—your emotions. Avoiding emotions works in the short term, but in the long term it only teaches you to believe you can’t handle your feelings. What you need is a solid set of tools that will allow you to feel a full range of emotions with confidence. This book will provide just the tool set you require. In this workbook, psychologist Michael Tompkins offers evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help you target and tear down the emotional avoidance barriers that drive your anxiety and depression. By engaging with the emotions you’ve been seeking to avoid, you’ll learn, “I can handle this feeling.” You’ll also find strategies to help you stay calm during emotional situations; and discover relaxation and mindfulness techniques to deal effectively with difficult thoughts and feelings, and improve your mood and well-being. The tools in this workbook help you learn this important lesson: You can handle emotions, even unpleasant ones. When you believe you can handle feeling anxious and depressed, you’re less likely to avoid those feelings, creating space for you to be more willing to do the things that you want to do in your life.

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Book SynopsisWrite and chart to restore emotional balance with this evidence-based diary. Do you struggle with intense emotions? Difficult emotions like anger, fear, sadness, guilt, and shame are part of being human; but when they get out of control, these emotions can also cause us severe pain. When you’re in the grip of an emotional storm, it’s all too easy to overreact, lash out at others, or become angry with yourself. Fortunately, there is help. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, can help you find inner calm when your feelings become too painful or out of your control. And one of the key elements of a DBT treatment protocol is keeping a diary to chart your emotions. From the authors of the self-help classic, The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook, this diary offers daily writing prompts to help you master and chart your progress using the core skills of dialectical behavior therapy—mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Most importantly, you’ll find practical ways to put these skills to work, every day. With this fully revised and updated second edition, you will: ·Learn new techniques to use when you feel overwhelmed ·Observe and record your progress each day ·Find out which coping strategies work best for you ·Discover nutrition and lifestyle changes that can make you feel better The diary also includes new skills based on recent DBT research; exercises using exposure-based cognitive rehearsal (EBCR); and space for you to monitor your successes, chart your progress, and stay on track making productive changes in your life.

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Book SynopsisThe essential go-to workbook for shy and socially anxious teens-now fully revised and updated with skills for dealing with social media anxiety and "social perfectionism."Do you feel shy when meeting new people? Do you freeze up when speaking in front of a group? Do you worry about what others think of you? If you struggle with shyness or social anxiety, you may try to avoid situations that cause you to feel uneasy. The problem is, avoiding stuff can also lead to missing out?on friendships, fun, and opportunities. If you're ready to stop hiding behind your shyness and start enjoying everything life has to offer, this workbook is your guide.The fun and easy worksheets and exercises in this fully revised and updated second edition of The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens will show you how to handle any kind of social situation with confidence, so you can connect with others and create great friendships. Based in proven-effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), the skills in this guide will also help you speak up for yourself when you need to, and stop dreading situations that put you on the spot-whether you're called upon in class, interviewing for a job, or introducing yourself to new people.This new edition also includes tons of tips to help you navigate the world of social media; and self-compassion skills to help you stop comparing yourself to others, deal constructively with criticism, and stop worrying so much about what other people think. Most importantly, you'll learn how to move beyond "social perfectionism," and set realistic goals for yourself.So, why let shyness and social anxiety run your life? With this workbook, you can discover a more confident, outgoingyou.

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Book SynopsisKick Poor Sleep Hygiene Out of Bed!Dr. Kristen Casey, TikTok’s “Insomnia Doc,” brings her sleep solutions right to you, so you can get the restful sleep you deserve! We all have sleep issues and you’re not alone. Whether you suffer from acute insomnia, sleep maintenance insomnia, or even depression insomnia, we all have experienced sleeplessness brought on by poor sleep hygiene, emotional factors, or physical barriers that keep us just out of reach of a healthy sleep schedule. But don’t fret, you can learn the tools to help you sleep well every night!Mental health plays a huge role in our sleep patterns. Our mental wellness can greatly affect our quality of sleep. If we are feeling anxious, depressed, or tired, we may struggle with making those choices that promote healthy sleep hygiene, and we instead get stuck with the outcomes of poor sleep hygiene. Dr. Casey will teach you how to improve your mental health through better sleep for more restful nights. Inside, you’ll find: Practical and methods for trading in your poor sleep hygiene for good sleep hygiene and optimal sleep health Expert advice on the best ways to fall asleep, how to stay asleep, and how to sleep soundly without the white noise machine CBTI-based techniques to help you set up a successful night routine to help you sleep like a baby and finally get a good night’s rest If you’ve enjoyed books like Why We Sleep, The Sleep Solution, or Sleep Through Insomnia, then you’ll love The Insomnia Doc’s Guide to Restful Sleep.Trade Review“Dr. Casey provides valuable information and tangible tips on improving sleep. She breaks things down in an easy-to-understand way and does so with humor. She makes learning about sleep into something you’ll look forward to.”—Janelle Hettick, LMSW, mental health therapist and speaker“Dr. Kristen Casey continuously explains the process of sleep and how to improve sleep hygiene in tangible, digestible ways that all of us can incorporate into our hectic lives.”—Dr. Justin Puder (@amoderntherapist), licensed clinical psychologist"(1) This is a book that you want to have on your bedside table when your awake at 3 a.m. because it for sure is going to help you fall asleep; (2) Dr. Casey has found a way to take a topic that is rooted in science and biology with terminology that only those with an interest would get, but has created a book that breaks everything down in and informative and relatable way (even with a few jokes here and there) that actually makes you want to learn about sleep instead of making you feel like you are ten years old again with your mom yelling from your doorway telling you to go to bed."—Kristen Gingrich (@notyouraveragethrpst), LCSW, CADC, CCS"Dr. Casey is my #1 recommendation for qualified sleep help! Her presence on social media has helped so many find the peace they need, and I'm glad that we have gotten to work together. If you're looking for an easy-to-understand, frustration-free guide to getting your sleep back on track, THIS IS IT!"—Jesse Lyon (@LyonMentalHealth), MS, CCHt, LMHC, QS. Chief Dream Scientist at DreamApp"Dr. Kristen's knowledge and passion for insomnia is evident in her book as she breaks down the research on sleep and insomnia and presents it in an authentic, digestible manner. She is inclusive in her work, provides helpful suggestions to readers, and will make you laugh as she shares her unfiltered thoughts and experiences about sleep, as both an expert in the field and a human being that has struggled with sleep just like the rest of us."—Jessica Rabon, PhD, licensed psychologist"Dr. Kristen Casey is super smart, funny, and so relatable. Her wisdom prevailed as she walks the reader through the many nuanced layers related to sleep. Everyone should read this book, and partners should read it together. Sleep plays an integral role in the quality of our mental, physical, relational, and sexual well-being. Dr. Casey offers practical solutions, with the heart necessary to grant yourself (and your sleeping mates) some extra humanity. This book will put you to sleep—in a good way!"—Dr. Kate Balestrieri, licensed psychologist, certified sex therapist, and founder of Modern Intimacy"Kristen's approach to sleep is done in a humorous and humanistic way. I now get why sleep is more important than coffee."—Shani Tran, LPCC, therapist, influencer, speaker, The Shani Project PLLC"This is for someone who wants to learn (and laugh) about their sleep habits. Professional and insightful tips, tools, and takeaways from the sleep expert I trust the most!”—Courtney Tracy, LCSW, PsyD, clinical entrepreneur, and creator of The Truth Doctor"Dr. Kristen Casey's work speaks about insomnia in a humorous, relatable, and down-to-earth way. Her work makes the science of sleep fun and easy to understand and is a perfect read for the modern day insomnia sufferer looking for practical tips for a more restful sleep."—Carrie Jackson (@dr.carriejackson), PhD, child psychologist"This book is such a gift to those struggling with sleep. No longer do folks have to feel in the weeds and overwhelmed by the current insomnia literature. Dr. Kristen Casey is a true professional at transforming this dense information and research to be practical and easy to digest, making restful sleep that much closer to a reality."—Emily Marriott, licensed mental health therapist (WA state)"Break out your highlighters and sticky notes—this is an incredible resource for anyone trying to improve their sleep and mental health. As a sleep coach, I know that insomnia can be complex and lonely. I love Dr. Casey's straightforward, honest, and sometimes hilarious writing. She provides clinical information to help you understand, and the actionable guidance you need."—Teresa DeNike, BS CCSH (New York)Table of ContentsContents How I (begrudgingly) Got Involved in Insomnia Treatment Why You Should Care about Your Sleep Different Types of Insomnia Consequences of Sleep Deprivation Insomnia Myths & Common Questions Can I Catch Up on Sleep? The More Sleep, the Better Does Alcohol Help Us Sleep? Does Napping Help with Insomnia? Is Insomnia Difficult to Treat? More to Come Daylight Savings Time, Jet Lag Basic Ways to Increase Quality of Sleep Medications / Supplements Cannabis – Helpful or Unhelpful for Insomnia? My Sleep Routine Creating Your Sleep Plan

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Book SynopsisHealthy Habits to Become the Strong Black WomenMarita Golden, a prominent interviewee of Oprah Winfrey, wrote this mental and physical health guide for women to learn who they are, to set healthy boundaries, and to jump into health related fitness practices to balance out their daily lives.Know Yourself. Jump start your relationship with yourself. Renowned author Marita Golden goes in-depth on how using meditation, silence, prayer, affirmations, and reflections allows for internal trust and confidence to blossom in your daily life. Set Boundaries. Setting boundaries can be difficult but they are necessary to living life as a strong woman in today’s world. Everyone else’s burdens are not yours to carry and no, you don’t have to fix everyone you come across! Learn how to set emotional boundaries, physical boundaries, and other boundaries to live freely.Inside, you’ll find: Healthy habits to reconnect with your inner self, your body, and those around you An empowering book for women to learn how to take back their lives one day at a time A mental health guide for women, black women affirmations, and reflection points to develop holistic wellness If you're looking for mental health books for young adults and/or the strong black women in your life, this book is for you! If you enjoyed Set Boundaries, Find Peace, How we Heal, This Is How You Heal or You Are Your Best Thing, you’ll love The New Black Woman. Trade Review“Love—whether it is loving others or yourself—is the most important thing. It is a doorway for compassion, kindness, gratitude and well-being. Marita Golden’s moving personal narrative invites you to step through a new door; to be with yourself, and ultimately, to love yourself in only the way you know how.” —Bridgitte Jackson-Buckley, blogger, interviewer, memoirist, and author of The Gift of Crisis “Golden is adept in her prose and delivers a bold, honest, unflinching gaze at the myriad issues impacting Black women. She emboldens her readers to become New Age Strong Black Women who prevail over their history and rise from the ashes of the past with a brave understanding of what it means to be Black and female in the world today. These essays are creative, inventive, and necessary.” —M.J. Fievre, educator, editor, playwright, and author of the Badass Black Girl series “Golden’s journey is along a road that, in the end, is filled with trees bearing fruit of a very special life and lives, thankfully shared by one of our most powerful writers.” —Charlayne Hunter-Gault, American civil rights activist, journalist, and former foreign correspondent for NPR, CNN, and PBS “It illuminates the present while scouring the past, and points to a future where Black women can be vibrant, healthy, and equally considered members of society.” —Karen Arrington, coach, mentor, philanthropist, and author of NAACP Image Award-winning Your Next Level Life “Bravo for writing a book that will long benefit us all.” —Zelda Lockhart, author of the novel Fifth Born “Black, White, man, woman, and child—who wants to remain healthy and survive in a world that wants otherwise.” —DeNeen L. Brown, award-winning writer for The Washington Post and producer of the documentary Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten “Marita Golden brings us full circle—to the hard, joy-filled, secret, fragile and fierce spaces within us—to bestow that love, that care and empathy we are known to so readily share, back to ourselves.” —Erica Vital-Lazare, editor of the McSweeney’s series Of the Diaspora “Golden has come with this new powerful and transformative book to help us break through, to unmuzzle ourselves, soothe our souls and sing a song filled with joy and victory—to sing our own Freedom Song.” —Jonetta Rose Barras, author of Whatever Happened to Daddy’s Little Girl?: The Impact of Fatherlessness on Black Women “Golden asks readers to humanize Black women; we aren’t unfeeling superheroes, but women who need to be listened to, supported, and respected. She also leaves them with an important challenge: lighten the load for the Black woman in your life. It’s a challenge that, should it be met, can create a society that benefits all people, especially those who have borne the brunt for centuries.” —Monique L. Jones, author of The Book of Awesome Black Americans “We experience her tears as she shares her story and stories of Black women to unpeel layers of complexities, traumas, grief, and closeted taboos, ranging from colorism and obesity to sexual assault. Saying their names and reimagining stories of Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer and Patrisse Cullors, Golden breathes triumphant humanity into lives of Black women who made Black America matter and made America a better nation. Golden creates a path for all those who heed her call to search for joy.” —Marilyn Holifield, senior partner at Holland & Knight LLP, cofounder of Miami MoCAAD, and coauthor of Seven Sisters and a Brother: Friendship, Resistance, and Untold Truths About Black Student Activism in the 1960s “I have been waiting for a well-researched and thoughtful book that provides a deep look into the experiences of Black women. Marita Golden gives us that book, one in which she develops the vision and possibility of a woman who is self-reflective enough, gracious enough, and self-loving enough to heal and be healthy. A book that is a call to arms. A book that will empower any man or woman reading it.” —Dr. Goldie Byrd, director of the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity at Wake Forest University “This book is gonna save some sisters’ lives. Hallelujah!” —Patrice Gaines, author of Laughing in the Dark “The New Black Woman is so important for Black Women today. I love this book because it gives Black women permission and tools to learn how to take better care of themselves, particularly in a world that discourages them from doing so. Marita Golden's work is refreshing and enlightening, as it encourages more Black women to deeply know their worth and understand what self-care practices can look like. I'm so happy for more women to have this knowledge and these strategies.” —Dr. Amber Thornton, clinical psychologist specializing in motherhood mental health

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Book SynopsisBadass Affirmations for Women: the Coloring Book EditionBecca Anderson of Badass Affirmations created this coloring book for adults to empower women everywhere to relax, unplug, and refresh themselves!Beautiful adult coloring pages for every day. Becca Anderson believes in the power of affirming yourself to get out there and conquer the day, so each page has a beautiful design and affirmations for women to unwind and relax after a long day of hard work.Badass affirmations for women for every season. Positive affirmations can shift your mood and take your mind to the next level. Conquer each new season with these affirmations for women and coloring pages. Ignite your inner boss and find your inner peace with this coloring book for adults.Inside, you’ll find: Beautiful coloring pages and affirmations for women suitable for all ages and skill levels A collection of positive affirmations and quotes to empower you to thrive every day A coloring book for adults, free your mind from stress and just color in this book of peace If you're looking for adult coloring books or fun games for adults, add this to your cart today! If you liked Bloom Adult Coloring Book, Out of Your Mind, or You Deserve Nice Things, you’ll love Badass Affirmations the Coloring Book.

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