'EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE A BOOK COMES ALONG THAT COMPLETELY TRANSFORM THAT FIELD -THIS IS THAT BOOK FOR ANXIETY'

If you're tired of just 'managing' your anxiety and want a powerful natural solution, then apply the 'Dare' technique as explained in Barry McDonagh's latest book.

Based on hard science and over 10 years helping people who suffer from anxiety, Barry McDonagh shares his most effective technique in this new book.

The DARE technique can be used by everyone, regardless of age or background, to live a life free from anxiety or panic attacks.In this step-by-step guide you will discover how to:

• Stop panic attacks and end feelings of general anxiety.

• Face any anxious situation you've been avoiding (driving/flying/shopping etc.).

• Put an end to anxious or intrusive thoughts.

• Use the right natural supplements to relieve anxiety.

• Boost your confidence and feel like your old self again.

• Fall asleep faster and with less anxiety each night.

• Live a more bold and adventurous life again.

IMPORTANT: THIS IS MUCH MORE THAN JUST A BOOK

It also comes with a free App for your smartphone as well as four audios for quick anxiety relief. With these new tools you can apply the DARE Response in any situation that makes you anxious (e.g. driving/shopping/traveling).

Help is now with you wherever you go!

With the range of psychotropic drugs expanding and the usages of existing medications diversifying, we are pleased to present the Eighth Edition of the world's best-selling formulary in psychopharmacology. The new edition features seven brand new compounds as well as information about several newly approved formulations of existing drugs. Many important new indications are covered for existing drugs, as are updates to the profiles of the entire content and collection, including new injectable and transdermal formulations, as well as updated warnings and indications. The icons and Pearls have been refreshed throughout, and with the book's its easy-to-use, full-colour template-driven navigation system, Prescriber's Guide combines evidence-based data with clinically informed advice to support everyone who is prescribing in the field of mental health.

One of Harvard Public Health Magazine's Best Public Health Books of the Year

Profiles in Mental Health Courage portrays the dramatic journeys of a diverse group of Americans who have struggled with their mental health. This book offers deeply compelling stories about the bravery and resilience of those living with a variety of mental illnesses and addictions.

Several years ago, Patrick J. Kennedy shared the story of his personal and family challenges with mental illness and addiction--and the nation's--in his bestselling memoir, A Common Struggle. Now, he and his Common Struggle coauthor, award-winning healthcare journalist Stephen Fried, have crafted this powerful new book sharing the untold stories of others--a special group who agreed to talk about their illnesses, treatments, and struggles for the first time.

When Kennedy's uncle, President John F. Kennedy, published his classic book Profiles in Courage, he hoped to inspire political courage by telling the stories of brave U.S. senators who changed America.

In Profiles in Mental Health Courage, former Congressman Kennedy adapts his uncle's idea to inspire the mental health courage it takes for those with these conditions to treat their illnesses, and risk telling their stories to help America face its crisis in our families, our workplaces, our jails, and on our streets. The resounding silence surrounding these illnesses remains persistent, and this book takes an unflinching look at the experience of mental illness and addiction that inspires profound connection, empathy, and action.

In this book, you'll meet people of all ages, backgrounds, and futures, across politics and government, Hollywood and the arts, tech and business, sports and science--some recovering, some relapsing, some just barely holding on, but all sharing experiences and insights we need to better understand. You'll also meet those trying to help them through--parents, siblings, spouses, therapists, bosses, doctors, and friends who create the extended families needed to support care and wellness.

The personal stories they share with Kennedy and Fried are intimate, sometimes shocking, always revealing. And they are essential reading for caregivers, family members, policymakers, and the general public--just as they are for those who often feel alone in experiencing these challenges themselves.

Your brain is the most remarkable thing in the known universe.

'Fun, but still deeply, rigorously researched.' - Professor Neil Shyminsky

'A true masterpiece. Rachel Barr has done a phenomenal job breaking down the complexities of the human mind.' - Jeffrey Meltzer, LMHC

'Insightful and relatable psychoeducation that demystifies the brain . . . it's a resource I'll proudly keep on my shelf as a therapist.' - Joshua Fletcher, anxiety therapist

Always trying to mend itself, and always trying to protect you, it's in a constant state of flux -- adapting, reconfiguring, finding new pathways . . . And it has an astonishing capacity for recovery.

Only it doesn't always get it right.

Rachel Barr struggled through years of devastating loss, heartache, and uncertainty until neuroscience gave her the first spark of self-belief she had felt in her adult life -- and proof that, because of the brain's near-infinite potential for neuroplastic change, it's never too late to carve out neural pathways to form new habits, new skills, and new ways of thinking.

Whether you want to nerd-out on Neuroscientific acronyms, finally understand what's going on in your head, or take refuge in a book that's like a warm hug for your mind, How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend is a delight-filled, evidence-based guide to taking better care of your brain -- so it, in turn, will take better care of you.

At the age of 23, pioneering reporter Nellie Bly faked dementia in order to expose abuses of patients in Blackwell's Island Insane Asylum in New York City. Such investigative journalism was unusual in 1887 -- almost as rare as women reporters. Bly's subsequent articles created a sensation, exposing the rampant psychological and physical mistreatment of inmates, many of whom were not mentally ill but simply recent immigrants and other impoverished individuals without social support. Her accounts led directly to significant increases in funding and improvements in asylum management.
Born Elizabeth Jane Cochran, Nellie Bly (1864-1922) reported on inequalities women faced in the workplace and in the legal system, and she served as a foreign correspondent in Mexico. Two years after her undercover work at Blackwell's Island Asylum, Bly circled the globe to test the feasibility of Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days -- and beat the fictional record by eight days. This new edition of her groundbreaking reports from the asylum features 17 period illustrations from the original publication.

Featuring contributed chapters written by experts in the field, Telemental Health: What Every Student Needs to Know equips future counselors with the tools, skillsets, and knowledge required to effectively serve clients across different modalities.

Opening chapters address the history of telemental health, opportunities and challenges associated with practice, ethical decision-making, and technical and practical considerations with emphasis on creating a telemental health space that is professional and confidential. Readers learn about the importance of integrating assessment within the telemental health setting. They are provided with strategies for initial screenings for appropriate fit for telemental health, biopsychosocial assessments, and crisis and suicide assessments with a focus on how to navigate these digitally.

Additional chapters explore clinical skills, relationship-building, documentation, billing, and recordkeeping. Readers learn about working with specialized populations, including young children, adolescent and older adult populations, couples, families, groups, LGBTQ+ populations, individuals in recovery, and individuals with intellectual disabilities and chronic pain. The closing chapter discusses the importance of self-care for telemental health practitioners.

Designed to support the modern counselor, Telemental Health is ideal for graduate-level students in counseling and related fields, as well as any helping professional who is new to providing telemental health services.

A quick and easy way to understand neurodiversity as written by neurodivergent people and our families

Neurodiversity For Dummies is your essential guide in understanding neurodivergent conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. This quick and easy guide is perfect for anyone needing to know more about neurodiversity. And that's all of us--because recent estimates say that 15-20% of the world's population have some form of neurodivergence. Your life is filled with neurodivergent people that you know and love, whether you realize it yet or not.

It's time to learn to support and include the neurodivergent among us, and to understand how neurodiversity impacts society and the workplace. This is for the neurodivergent person wanting to thrive in life, for parents and caregivers seeking success for their child, and for teachers who are working to make a difference in their students' lives. Filled with practical advice, Neurodiversity for Dummies also provides a helping hand to service providers, assistance for workplace managers and colleagues, and understanding for family members and friends.

Imagine a world where we all understood ourselves better and appreciated more deeply the differences in others. No matter how your own brain thinks, Neurodiversity for Dummies is for you. Check out this jargon-free introduction for an essential overview.

• Explore the Spectrum of Neurodiversity: Understand in plain language the world of autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurodivergent conditions.
• Unlock Hidden Talents: Move yourself beyond common myths and misconceptions to discover how neurodiversity actually works. Learn how neurodiversity has always been with us, why society needs neurodivergent traits, and how neurodiversity can be a wellspring of innovation, creativity, and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Discover Yourself: Whether you are a neurodivergent person or not, learn how to understand your own normalcy, advocate for your needs, and build meaningful connections with those who think and experience the world differently than you.
• Change the World Around You: Be empowered through simple steps you can take to create inclusive environments for neurodivergent individuals in your school or workplace. Uncover proven strategies that cultivate a culture of acceptance and respect, where the unique perspectives of all individuals are valued and celebrated.

We believe in providing parents with better supports, empowering individuals with information, and shaping a world where we are all seen and understood. With an author team composed of neurodivergent individuals and parents writing together, Neurodiversity for Dummies is an example of the power of neurodiversity when put into action. It's why we wrote this for you.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this transformative journey. Order your copy of Neurodiversity for Dummies now to better understand yourself and others, and to join the movement that is revolutionizing how we understand and support the diversity of the human mind.

ADHD

This book covers the topic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD. Inside, we will cover what ADHD is, the different types of ADHD, how it affects both children and adults, how it is treated, and much more.

Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions surrounding ADHD. While more and more people are becoming aware of the condition and its intricacies each year, many of these misconceptions still remain. This book aims to dispel these myths and mistruths, and educate you on the way ADHD actually impacts a person.

An ADHD diagnosis does not mean that you or your child are dumb, or incapable of learning and operating efficiently in the workplace or at school. It's actually quite the opposite. In fact, there are several few ways in which the symptoms of ADHD can be a blessing in disguise A person with ADHD just has to implement the right strategies for learning, managing their time, and controlling their impulsive tendencies. Once these strategies are in place, a person with ADHD can be just as effective, if not more so, than a person who isn't affected by ADHD.

This book will educate you on the many ways that ADHD is treated, including the different medication and therapy options which are most commonly prescribed. Also included are a range of self-help techniques and strategies that can be implemented to help you really get control over the symptoms of ADHD, manage them, and even use them to your advantage.

At the completion of this book, you should have a rather comprehensive understanding of ADHD, and feel well prepared to manage your or your child's symptoms with full confidence

Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn About Inside...

• What Is ADHD
• How ADHD Is Diagnosed
• How ADHD Affects Adults
• How ADHD Affects Children
• Alternative Therapies For ADHD
• Strategies For Managing ADHD Symptoms
• Understanding Your Loved One's ADHD
• Much, Much More

In order to understand Illuminati cult programming, it is first necessary to understand a bit about the structure and philosophy of the organization. The Illuminati are a group of people who follow a philosophy known as ''Illuminism'' or ''enlightenment''. The Illuminati were named several hundred years ago, but trace their roots and history to the ancient mystery religions of Egypt, ancient Babylon, and even Mesopotamia. Out of these ancient religions, which were practiced secretly over hundreds and hundreds of years, there arose esoteric groups which continued to practice the rites, traditions, and enculturation brought in from the original groups. Over the centuries, these groups practiced openly in some countries, and covertly in countries where Christianity or other religions opposed their practices. Some of the groups which came out of these ancient roots included the order of the Knights Templar, Rosicrucian's, Baphetomism, and Druidic cults. These groups were the forerunners, or roots, of modern day Illuminism. The original Illuministic leaders chose to take what they felt were the best practices of each root religion, combine them into principles, then organized these principles according to specific guidelines. Modern day Illuminism is a philosophy funded by the wealthy, but practiced in all social strata. It is a philosophy whose tenets have spread across the world. It started with the German branch of Rosicrucian's, spread to England, then came to the United states with the first settlers. The Illuminati have 3 main branches: the Germanic branch, which oversees the others, the British branch, which handles finances, and the French/Russian branch. All 3 branches are represented in both the United States and Canada, as well as every country in the world.

With the range of psychotropic drugs expanding and the usages of existing medications diversifying, we are pleased to present the Eighth Edition of the world's best-selling formulary in psychopharmacology. The new edition features seven brand new compounds as well as information about several newly approved formulations of existing drugs. Many important new indications are covered for existing drugs, as are updates to the profiles of the entire content and collection, including new injectable and transdermal formulations, as well as updated warnings and indications. The icons and Pearls have been refreshed throughout, and with the book's its easy-to-use, full-colour template-driven navigation system, Prescriber's Guide combines evidence-based data with clinically informed advice to support everyone who is prescribing in the field of mental health.

This extensively revised second edition provides a user-friendly step-by-step manual on the range of psychotropic medications prescribed for children and adolescents by clinicians and nurse practitioners. Boasting nearly double the medications of the first edition, it features new sections related to pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenetics in children and adolescents alongside algorithms for addressing frequently encountered disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and OCD. Based on the best-seller, Stahl's Prescriber's Guide, and using a full-color template-driven navigation system, it combines evidence-based data with clinically informed guidance to support prescribers in the field. Each drug is presented in the same classic design format with illustrated guidance on dosing, titration, and pharmacogenetics/metabolism. Color-coded sections distinguish clearly the information presented on therapeutics, safety and tolerability, dosing and use, what to expect, and the art of psychopharmacology, and are followed by updated and new key references. A must-have guide for all mental health professionals.

The black community is often thought of as an ongoing saga of reliance, incredible strength, and perseverance, in spite of a brutally harsh past. However, the obvious connection between mental health and racial oppression, health disparities, cultural differences, societal factors, poverty, and reduced quality of life, often goes unspoken.

Thousands of black people are suffering in the shadows while making every attempt to be seen. Although there is no single narrative, mental health and psychosocial wellness underpin many of the challenges experienced by black people. Black Therapists Rock has become a movement that is passionate about loudly speaking our varied truths to begin the healing of emotional wounds that are multiple generations deep. Although we may not be the cause of this deep-seated pain, it is ours to bear and soothe.

The professional perspectives shared in this book strive to inspire hope, beyond the divorce courts, housing developments, emergency rooms, domestic violence shelters, broken homes, jails/prisons, homeless centers, welfare offices, or foster care systems. NONE of us are immune. Statistically, we all have at least one relative that has experienced one or more of these situations. And now, with our #villagementality, we can offer an honest and true source of healing; with compassion, forgiveness and genuine connection for ourselves and others.

Dementia and other forms of neurodegeneration are not a part of the normal aging process. You should not expect to develop dementia as you grow older. The brain is fully capable of functioning normally for a lifetime, regardless of how long a person lives. While aging is a risk factor for neurodegeneration, it is not the cause Dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders are disease processes that can be prevented and successfully treated. This book outlines a program that is backed by decades of medical and clinical research that has proven successful in restoring mental function and improving both brain and overall health. You will learn how to prevent and even reverse symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease, epilepsy, diabetes, stroke, and various forms of dementia. The information in this book is useful not only for those who are suffering from neurodegenerative disease, but for anyone who wants to be spared from encountering these devastating afflictions. These diseases don't just happen overnight. They take years, often decades, to develop. In the case of Alzheimer's disease, approximately 70 percent the brain cells responsible for memory are destroyed before symptoms become noticeable. Once symptoms surface, the brain is already in an advanced stage of degeneration. You do not want to wait until most of your brain has died before you start to do something about it. You can stop Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases before they take over your life, but you must start now. This is an important book which describes fundamental biochemical and physiologic processes that occur within us in a very readable fashion. As such, it demythologizes much current belief about causality of most degenerative diseases. Of particular importance is the discussion of fats, a much maligned source of sustenance, as well as correctly challenging the notion that the cause of many conditions is the lack of a pharmaceutical agent.--Jean R. Eckerly, MD The book Stop Alzheimer's Now by Dr. Bruce Fife is a must read for everyone concerned with Alzheimer's disease. After a comprehensive review of the factors contributing to the actual Alzheimer's epidemic, the author explains how diet modifications and the addition of coconut oil can drastically change the course of the disease. --Edmond Devroey, MD Stop Alzheimer's Now represents a major step forward in Alzheimer's disease, exposing the reality that Alzheimer's and other brain diseases are inflammation-related disorders and therefore can be effectively treated and potentially completely prevented by reversing inflammation through better nutrition and healthy lifestyles. Thank you Dr. Fife for writing a book that can inspire people to take a second look at what they eat.--Catherine Shanahan, MD Dr. Fife has written a superlative treatise on the subject of medium chain triglycerides and the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases including: Alzheimer's disease (dementia), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Parkinson's disease. This seminal work is a 'must read' for any and all health care professionals, as well as any family members or friends of those stricken by these maladies. The meticulous research contained in Dr. Fife's manuscript is nothing short of 'miraculous.'-- Jeffrey Grill, MD This book describes, clearly and in a plain language, the mechanisms by which nutritional deficiencies damage the body. It also helps to understand the links between hypoxia, imbalances of carbohydrate turnover, environmental toxicity, and neurodegeneration. The author's dietary recommendations are a valuable aid to nutritional therapy of chronic neurodegenerative diseases. I recommend this enlightening book to both physicians and those who simply want to better understand how our brain functions.--Igor Bondarenko, MD, PhD

Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023!

Accurate, reliable, objective, and comprehensive, Kaplan & Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry has long been the leading clinical psychiatric resource for clinicians, residents, students, and other health care professionals both in the US and worldwide. Now led by a new editorial team of Drs. Robert Boland and Marcia L. Verduin, it continues to offer a trusted overview of the entire field of psychiatry while bringing you up to date with current information on key topics and developments in this complex specialty. The twelfth edition has been completely reorganized to make it more useful and easier to navigate in today's busy clinical settings.

• A revised table of contents moves the most clinically relevant material to the beginning of the book, including sections on diagnosis, psychopathology and psychiatric conditions, treatment across the lifespan, and therapy and other interventions.

• Reformats clinical chapters to include clearer section headings and easy-to-digest summaries of important information, all with the goal of helping you find information quickly and easily locate answers to specific problems.

• Includes numerous case studies to enhance the learning experience.

• Presents the most current treatment methods including descriptions of all modern psychotherapeutic techniques.

• Includes descriptive tables for all relevant DSM-5 and ICD-10 diagnoses and an up-to-date psychopharmacology section organized according to mechanisms of action.

• Carries on the tradition of excellence established by Drs. Benjamin J. Sadock and Virginia A. Sadock, with Dr. Pedro Ruiz returning as Consulting Editor.

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ADULT ADHD

This book covers the topic of adult ADHD, and will explain how the condition may affect you as an adult.

Most people believe that ADHD only affects people in childhood, but for some it actually continues throughout adulthood. This can have a dramatic impact on a person's career, personal life, and relationships.

This book will explain to you the different symptoms that may be present in adult ADHD, as well as provide you with a wide array of strategies for managing these symptoms.

At the completion of this book you will have a good understanding of adult ADHD, and be fully prepared to manage the symptoms, as well as use them to your advantage when possible

Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn About Inside...

• What Is Adult ADHD
• Signs & Symptoms Of ADHD
• How ADHD Is Treated In Adults
• Alternative Therapies For Treating ADHD
• Managing ADHD With Diet
• Strategies For Managing ADHD
• Much, Much More

Sensory modulation is 'changing how we feel through using our senses'. The senses include touch, movement taste, smell, sight and sound. This sensory input changes the physiology of the body, and in doing so creates a shift in how the person feels.

Sensory modulation is broader than just aiming to feel calm and relaxed. It can also be used to:

-ground: when feeling dissociated, spacey or having difficulty focusing on the present

-soothe: when feeling self-hatred, shame, sad or anxious

-calm: when feeling anxious, scared, angry or agitated

-relax: when the muscles feel tense or the mind feels stressed

-alert: when feeling lethargic, tired or sedated, or having trouble concentrating

-reduce or intensify sensations: when feeling self-hatred or shame or the urge to self-harm

-increase pleasure: when feeling the need for joy in the moment or happy memories from the past

-create a sense of safety: when feeling unsafe, triggered by the current environment or past memories

-self-manage symptoms: when experiencing auditory hallucinations, panic attacks, or insomnia

-manage pain and itch: when chronic pain or itch is an issue

-cope with grief and shock: through soothing the body and mind

-cope with cravings for addictions: through using alternatives to substances

-reminisce: when wanting to improve memory or connect an elderly person to familiar or pleasurable sensations.

Sensory modulation is being increasingly used in health, school and community settings, to support individuals to change their feelings through using sensory input.

This manual provides practical assistance for people to increase their knowledge and skills concerning sensory modulation. This includes:

-understanding the 8 senses.

-explaining how sensory modulation works

-getting started with sensory modulation

-managing specific intense emotions and challenging scenarios

-creating a Sensory Space

-using sensory modulation so that it is Safe, Appropriate, Individualised and Meaningful

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Provides guidance for both employers and staff on promoting positive mental health and supporting those experiencing mental ill health in the workplace

The importance of good mental health and wellbeing in the workplace is a subject of increased public awareness and governmental attention. The Department of Health advises that one in four people will experience a mental health issue at some point in their lives. Although a number of recent developments and initiatives have raised the profile of this crucial issue, employers are experiencing challenges in promoting the mental health and wellbeing of their employees. Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace contains expert guidance for improving mental health and supporting those experiencing mental ill health.

This comprehensive book addresses the range of issues surrounding mental health and wellbeing in work environments - providing all involved with informative and practical assistance. Authors Gill Hasson and Donna Butler examine changing workplace environment for improved wellbeing, shifting employer and employee attitudes on mental health, possible solutions to current and future challenges and more. Detailed, real-world case studies illustrate a variety of associated concerns from both employer and employee perspectives. This important guide:

• Explains why understanding mental health important and its impact on businesses and employees
• Discusses why and how to promote mental health in the workplace and the importance of having an effective 'wellbeing strategy'
• Provides guidance on managing staff experiencing mental ill health
• Addresses dealing with employee stress and anxiety
• Features resources for further support if experiencing mental health issues

Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace is a valuable resource for those in the workplace wanting to look after their physical and mental wellbeing, and those looking for guidance in managing staff with mental health issues.

Ten Days In a Mad-House (1887) by Nellie Bly. Nellie Bly, whose given name was Elizabeth Jane Cochran, was a pio-neer of investigative journalism. She died in 1922. Of her many expos assignments for Joseph Pulitzer's NEW YORK WORLD, her voluntary (and undercover) journey into the lunatic asylum on Blackwell's (now Roosevelt) Island is perhaps the most well known. In previous chapters of the series, she has (without much difficulty) fooled various doctors and authorities into deeming her insane and admitting her tothe asylum, which is located on an island just east of Manhattan. SINCE my experiences in Blackwell's Island Insane Asylum were published in the World I have received hundreds of letters in regard to it. The edition containing my story long since ran out, and I have been prevailed upon to allow it to be published in book form, to satisfy the hundreds who are yet asking for copies.