Mental Illness Self Help

They call her “dramatic.” They say she’s “too sensitive,” “too emotional,” or “just hormonal.” But what if she’s not crazy at all? What if she’s carrying the weight of trauma, responsibility, expectation, and exhaustion—all while being expected to smile through it? This book is a wake-up call to a world that’s too quick to judge and too slow to understand the silent battles women fight every single day. From invisible wounds that never fully healed to mental health struggles masked by productivity and people-pleasing, She’s Not Crazy, She’s Carrying Too Much ...

“Sara’s an architect of change.”—Maria Shriver Foreword by Richard Carmona MD, MPH, FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United States The inspirational, deeply researched wellness journey by the award-winning filmmaker, activist, and founder of Women Rising, shining a light on how too many...

Living with chronic illness is more than a medical diagnosis — it's a daily act of courage. Coping with Chronic Illness is a compassionate, practical guide for anyone navigating life with long-term health challenges. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have been managing symptoms for years, this book offers validation, clarity, and calm support every step of the way. Inside, you'll find clear explanations and gentle strategies for: Making sense of symptoms, flare-ups, and emotional ups and downs Communicating your needs with family, friends, and healthcare providers Managing work, ...

30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION NATIONAL BESTSELLER In 1967, after a session with a psychiatrist she'd never seen before, eighteen-year-old Susanna Kaysen was put in a taxi and sent to McLean Hospital. Her memoir of the next two years is a "poignant, honest ... triumphantly funny ... and...

What do you do when the people who were supposed to love you become the source of your deepest wounds? When the home that should have protected you becomes a battleground of fear, instability, and emotional confusion, the damage doesn’t fade—it follows you into adulthood, relationships, faith, and identity. Born Into Madness is a raw, faith-filled memoir of a daughter raised in chaos, emotional instability, and untreated mental illness. If you grew up in a dysfunctional home, became “strong” too young, or still carry the hidden scars of your childhood—this story will meet you in ...

Since the 1950s, psychiatry has controlled both the definitions, theories, diagnoses, and suggested remedies for mental illness. Many intelligent, well-educated, and well-meaning people have blindly accepted the secular construct of mental illness without investigating the underlying theories or answering foundational questions necessary to form a construct of mental illness. Some have chosen to refrain from conversations out of ignorance or fear of hurting and distancing themselves from friends or family who are labeled as mentally ill. Still others have taken dogmatic positions often ...

Revised and updated, this book offers a groundbreaking, comprehensive program to help those with bipolar disorder—and those who care about them—gain permanent control over their lives. Most people diagnosed with bipolar disorder are sent home with the name of a doctor and a bag of...

From from New York Times bestselling author and retired US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, here are twelve principles to heal after trauma and overcome adversity. “This book is a master class in recovery, renewal, and recalibration. Travis does not make excuses. Travis does not complain...

“With his pioneering research, Corey Keyes put languishing on the map. In this powerful book, he brings it to life. Get ready to rethink your understanding of mental health, update your views on happiness, and come closer to realizing your potential.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times...

"Jenny Lawson returns to narrate her third installment in a disheveled saga of finding the light at the end of a long, winding, ludicrous tunnel...Another treasure in the Lawson collection, this audiobook shines with a powerful message: Depression and anxiety suck, but we can rise above them."...

With over 1 million copies sold worldwide and translated into 29 languages, Dr. Alex Loyd's international bestselling book is a life-changing program that uses energy medicine to heal mental and physical challenges. The Healing Code is your healing kit for life-to recover from the issues you...

A bestselling author reveals how to prioritize and care for yourself when uncomfortable change is thrust upon you. Lee guides you through the hard times that arise unexpectedly and disrupt your life for indeterminate periods. Uncertainty and fear impact how you interact with the world and...

A path from trauma to transformation that doesn’t rely on willpower, but rather on the daily power of the Holy Spirit—from pastor and leadership coach Christopher Cook “Razor-sharp focus . . . a clear-cut path to find healing.”—New York Times bestselling author and pastor Mark...

First published in 2006, this updated edition describes new findings on the origins of DDD, the brain science supporting the diagnosis, and cutting-edge treatment approaches. DDD is examined from medical and psychiatric perspectives, but as the authors reveal, it also emerges in literary, philosophical, and spiritual investigations. Feeling Unreal thoroughly explores these different aspects in a fascinating and essential resource that is accessible to medical professionals and general listeners alike.

⬇️ NOTE: BONUS EMERGENCY CALMING TECHNIQUES INSIDE⬇️ Do you want to break free from the overwhelming grip of anxiety and reclaim your life? Kickstart your path to healing, mental clarity, and emotional resilience with this Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) self-help workbook. ACT Therapy Workbook for Anxiety Relief is a non-technical, easy-to-understand, and practical guide designed to help you manage anxiety attacks, panic attacks, daily stress, chronic worries, phobias, and other anxiety disorders. Anxiety is draining. It zaps the life out of you, leaving you exhausted, ...

Wish you could let go of prior pain? Learn how to look back lightly and move forward to a brighter tomorrow. Are you plagued by painful memories? Still stressed by years-old trauma? Feel parts of your past have been blocked out by anguish? Licensed Professional Counselor Frank Healy has spent over thirty-three years assisting clients to face and overcome PTSD, anxiety, and depression. And now he’s here to share his vast knowledge and toolset to help you unpack problematic moments in your history and live with confidence. The Ultimate Guide to Healing Your Past is an empowering guide for ...

This book digs through the rotten undergrowth which fertilises the mental health industry. The level of failure and deceit is hard to believe. The diagnoses we use are more akin to astrological than medical constructs. We have no medical tests and despite apparent innovations in drugs and therapy, five decades of research has shown no improvement in outcomes from treatment and instead an increase in the numbers categorised as severely mentally ill. Worse, we have convinced the population that they are experiencing pandemics of mental disorders, leading us to fear our ordinary emotions and ...

Terri Cheney ripped the covers off her secret battle with bipolar disorder in her New York Times bestselling memoir, Manic. Now, in this "stigma-buster" and "must-read", she blends a gripping narrative with practical advice (Elyn Saks). Cheney flips mental illness inside out, exposing the...

She did everything right. She lost her home, health and business anyway. Be a good person. Be a good worker. Success will follow. Those were the rules author Denise Kawaii lived by. After surviving a childhood fraught with family dysfunction and poverty, she’d finally found the success she’d always sought. She had a little blue suburban house, a baby on her hip, and a rapidly expanding business. Things were, in a word, perfect. But when her best friend died, starting a rapid-fire series of death, ill health and loss, nothing could stop the unravelling of her middle-class life. When ...

An instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller! Beloved former ABC 20/20 anchor Elizabeth Vargas share the truth about her alcohol addiction and anxiety disorder in this honest and emotional memoir. "My dazzling friend and colleague, Elizabeth Vargas, has stared straight into the lethal...