Brain in Pain gives a first-hand view of the world of schizophrenia and challenges the stigma surrounding mental illness. Written by Peter Cohen, Brain in Pain is an invaluable window into his compelling world. Both candid and vivid, Cohen describes his experience of living and coping with a psychosis. His book will interest anyone who has struggled with adversity and made the most of it. In Cohen’s words, “The book gives a brief autobiography, then goes into some of the work that I have d...

Boldly Travel Hero is an acronym for sixteen different health practices. The book describes these and six aspects of fitness and success. It is written by Peter Cohen, who has a passion for science and fitness. It is very comprehensive and unprecedented. The health practices for the title are 1. B—brain, sleep care 2. O—oral supplementation 3. L—less food 4. D—diet 5. L—less toxins 6. Y—youth 7. T—new technologies 8. R—relaxation 9. A—anticancer 10. V—blood vessels 11. E—exercise 12. L—log...

A fascinating look at occult beliefs and practises by Austrian philosopher, social thinker, architect and esotericist Rudolf Steiner.

The acclaimed portrait of institutionalized patients whose abandoned possessions recall their forgotten lives“A deeply moving testament to the human side of mental illness.” —Oliver SacksWhen Willard State Hospital closed its doors in 1995, after operating as one of New York State’s largest mental institutions for over 120 years, a forgotten attic filled with suitcases belonging to former patients was discovered. Using the possessi...

All couples walk to the altar dreaming of happily-ever-after, but many forces in our society work against healthy lifelong commitment. Renowned family therapist William J. Doherty reveals how cracks can develop in even a rock-solid marriage, and what steps you can take to keep your love strong. Learn ways to break free of common traps like confusing desires with needs, comparing your spouse to your fantasies of other relationships, or becoming overtime parents instead of full-time partners...

The second edition of A Handbook for the Study of Mental Health provides a comprehensive review of the sociology of mental health. Chapters by leading scholars and researchers present an overview of historical, social and institutional frameworks. Part I examines social factors that shape psychiatric diagnosis and the measurement of mental health and illness, theories that explain the definition and treatment of mental disorders and cultural variability. Part II investigates effects of soc...

Discovering that your teen “cuts” is every parent's nightmare. Your most urgent question is: "How can I make it stop?" Tens of thousands of worried parents have turned to this authoritative guide for information and practical guidance about the growing problem of teen self-injury. Dr. Michael Hollander is a leading expert on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), the most effective treatment approach for cutting. Vivid stories illustrate how out-of-control emotions lead some teens to hurt the...

Noah Webster's name is now synonymous with the dictionary he created, but his story is not nearly so ubiquitous. Now acclaimed author of The Man Who Made Lists, Joshua Kendall sheds new light on Webster's life, and his far-reaching influence in establishing the American nation.Webster hobnobbed with various Founding Fathers and was a young confidant of George Washington and Ben Franklin. He started New York's first daily newspaper, predating Alexander Hamilton's New Yo...

In the author's own search for sobriety and as a therapist he found many ideas that worked and many that did not and he shares this experience. As an alcohlic who has been sober for 19 years and as a counselor of persons suffering from substance abuse, he knows many of the problems -- problems that he will help you address. You will value this book not only for its readability, but for its value in alleviating the hurt from substance abuse.This book is for the alcoholic who is begi...

Approximately 2.5 million people in the United States--one percent of the population--have an intellectual disability (previously referred to as mental retardation). These conditions range from genetic disorders such as Down syndrome to disabilities caused by infectious diseases and brain injury. Intellectual Disability: A Guide for Families and Professionals, by one of the country's foremost authorities on intellectual disability, is a comprehensive resource that will be of importance t...

This book consists of easy-to-use tips and techniques that anyone can use to improve their memory. The book describes how your memory works, gives tips for remembering names, and talks about how to handle "blocking" (when you can't remember something and have that feeling that it's on the tip of your tongue).

There is good and increasing evidence that cultivating compassion for one's self and others can have a profound impact on our physiological, psychological and social processes. In contrast, concerns with inferiority, shame and self-criticism can have very negative impacts on these processes and are associated with poorer physical and mental health.The Compassionate Mind Workbook is for anyone who is interested in how compassion - in the form of ideas and practices derived ...