If you consult a psychiatrist for assistance with a mental health problem you will be subjected to the "What's wrong with you?" approach. You will be assessed, diagnosed and then treated, most commonly with a pill to combat your purportedly biologically based ill.But what if this is a hazardous and flawed paradigm? What if psychiatrists are inherently unable to reliably diagnose what ails you? Or, despite the listing of over 250 'mental illnesses' in the Diagnostic and Statistical ...

In this edition of Them Days, look back at the linerboard operations, early woods initiatives and practices, through a sample of the songs and stories that arose from them. This audiobook was created in partnership with Them Days Magazine and Archive (Labrador) and the Research Centre for the Study of Music, Media, and Place (Memorial University), with generous funding from Memorial University. Special thanks to Aimee Chaulk (Them Days Magazine and Archive) and the Faculty of Education at ...

This compassionate and insightful guide will demystify mental health issues and help anyone concerned about themselves or loved ones.Leading psychiatrist Dr Mark Cross, from the acclaimed ABC TV series 'Changing Minds', feels strongly that everyone should have easy access to information they can trust about common mental health problems, whether for themselves or to help family or friends. The result is this empowering guide, written with Dr Catherine Hanrahan, which aims to cut th...

An empowering lived-experience guide to celebrating and supporting neurodivergence from 24-year-old actor, social media star and disability advocate Chloé Hayden.'Fierce, unapologetic and joyous . . . This book is a marvel.'-Jordon Steele-John, Disability Rights Advocate and Australian SenatorGrowing up, Chloé Hayden felt like she'd crash-landed on an alien planet where nothing made sense. Eye c...

Do your relationships tend to follow the same destructive pattern? Do you feel trapped by your family's expectations of you? Does your life seem overwhelmingly governed by jealousy or competitiveness or lack of confidence? In this ground-breaking book, clinical psychologist Oliver James shows that it is the way we were cared for in the first six years of life that has a crucial effect on who we are and how we behave. Nurture, in effect, shapes our very nature. James combines the latest sci...

This book has provided a wellness view of manic depression. Although the stay well stories and plans do not represent all people who experience manic depression these stories fill an important gap in our understanding of manic depression. Rather than focus only on the burden of manic depression it is crucial to also listen to people who stay well. These stories provide proof that people with manic depression can aspire to full lives.

As a mother, are you comfortable in your skin?Want to know how best to be a stay-at-home or working mum?Babies have very simple needs, yet many parents are overwhelmed with elaborate advice on how to meet them. In How Not to F*** Them Up, leading child psychologist Oliver James argues that your under-threes do not need training; it's getting your head straight as a parent that's important.Drawing on extensive interviews and the lastest clinical research, Jam...

COPING WITH GRIEF is the go-to book on the grieving process. It is a classic range title that has been in print since 1985. The new edition updates information and offers a fresh design, without losing the visual link with previous editions.this best-selling book offers sensitive and practical advice on how to deal with the grieving process, from coping with the funeral to managing anniversaries and special dates. Suitable for both the bereaved and their support team, it explains wh...

'A wise SatNav for what is often a bewildering, or even scary, zone of parenting. The book offers real-world, road-tested, child-first and family-friendly advice; while also highlighting the twin truths that autism is not a tragedy, and that adaptation and acceptance are not resignation' David Mitchell, bestselling author and co-translator of The Reason I Jump'A must-read for anyone with an autistic child in their life' Laura James, author of O...

'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 depre...

We cannot help but be fascinated by the emotions that we see in ourselves and others: an absorbing book exploring the extraordinary feelings which make us human, from a rising media star.Claudia Hammond wrote and presented the acclaimed and very popular Radio 4 series 'Emotional Rollercoaster' which explored the science of emotions: what they are, why they happen and how they are created.Emotional Rollercoaster takes the reader through the full spectrum of emotions: fear, s...

'I've seen their work first hand when it came to my own fear of flying - they are a great team' HOLLY WILLOUGHBYThe Speakmans' powerful and life-changing guide to conquering anxiety and living a more positive life.The world's leading life-change therapists, the Speakmans, share a passion to help people lead happier and less inhibited lives. Their intellectual curiosity guided them through years of extensive research into behaviourism and co...