Health Advocacy

Conquer the CHES Exam offers a clear and concise study companion for those pursuing the Certified Health Education Specialist credential. Aligned with the Seven Areas of Responsibility established by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC), this guide provides focused summaries of essential concepts from health assessment and program planning to communication, advocacy, evaluation, and lifelong learning. Designed to complement more detailed study materials, this book does not attempt to cover every sub-competency or test question in exhaustive depth. Instead, it ...

When a group of people gather together to generate ideas for solving a problem or achieving a goal, sometimes the best ideas are passed over. Worse, a problematic suggestion with far less likelihood of success may be selected instead. Why would a group dismiss an option that would be more effective? Leadership and communications expert John Daly has a straightforward answer: It wasn't sold to them as well. If the best idea is yours, how can you increase the chances that it gains the support of the group? In Advocacy: Championing Ideas and Influencing Others, Daly explains in full detail how to transform ideas into practice.

The riveting, pulse-pounding story of a year in the life of an emergency room doctor trying to steer his patients and colleagues through a crushing pandemic and a violent summer, amidst a healthcare system that seems determined to leave them behind “Gripping . . . eloquent . . . This book...

For women, the possibility of experiencing medical gaslighting—having a healthcare provider dismiss or ignore their concerns without considering appropriate testing or creating a treatment plan—has always been a very real and present danger, with consequences ranging from self-doubt and emotional stress to delayed diagnosis and death. And being a woman of color, transgender, or disabled only compounds the risk. In Medical Gaslighting, you’ll equip yourself with the tools you need to be fully heard at every step of the process.

Updated throughout and filled with all the latest research, treatment plans, commonly asked questions and more, the bestselling resource on schizophrenia is back—now in its seventh edition. “E. Fuller Torrey is a brilliant writer. There is no one writing on psychology today whom I would...

Have you been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis? Has your doctor recommended medication to increase your bone density? Did your doctor tell you that those medications can increase your risk of esophageal cancer, osteosarcoma, osteonecrosis of the jaw, atypical femoral fracture, cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke? Since she was a young woman of 25, Jayne Wesler recognized that she was at risk for contracting osteoporosis when she got older. How did she know? She had several risk factors: she was female; she had a small bone structure; she was Caucasian; and she was a ...

The 2nd Edition is here! More emotion, more information. Meredith opens up about the hidden struggles of living with adenomyosis, offering a candid and insightful look into a journey often misunderstood. With raw honesty and vulnerability, she paints a vivid picture of what it’s like to fight through chronic pain, emotional hurdles, and physical exhaustion. This memoir serves as a beacon of hope for anyone enduring similar battles, offering strength, understanding, and encouragement every step of the way. Sharing the most intimate parts of her journey through hysterectomy, pain, and ...

From one of America’s most influential psychiatrists, an essential manifesto for reimagining justice for survivors of sexual trauma. “An extraordinary book ...Beautiful, profound, and important.” —New York Times The #MeToo movement brought worldwide attention to sexual violence, but...

“A gripping page-turner: revelatory, horrifying, infuriating, sometimes inspirational, always informative….Required reading.” —The Boston Globe From the award-winning New York magazine reporter and coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Notorious RBG, an ambitious and passionate...

Unlock the transformative power within yourself with "The Art of Asking for Help," the essential guide to mastering self-advocacy across every dimension of life. Discover a roadmap that leads you through the intricate dance of communication, helping you express your needs clearly, set healthy boundaries, and build rewarding relationships both personally and professionally. In the realm of personal relationships, learn the subtle techniques of self-advocacy to ensure your voice is heard without disrupting harmony. Explore the nuances of identifying your needs, fostering trust, and ...

You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re burned out—and it’s time someone believed you. Burnout to Belonging: The Autistic Adult’s Workbook for Healing, Advocacy & Authentic Life is a neurodivergent-friendly survival guide for autistic adults living with chronic exhaustion, shutdown, and masking fatigue. Whether you’re late-diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or somewhere in between, this compassionate workbook helps you step out of survival mode and into a life that actually works for your brain and body. Designed by someone who gets it, this isn’t another neurotypical “just ...

Headline: What if the medicine that saved your mind began to steal your body? Relate: Have you started noticing strange movements in your face, hands, or legs—twitches you can’t control and didn’t ask for? Do you feel like your body is whispering something no one else seems to hear? Have you ever wondered if your healing has come at a quiet, costly price? Credibility: Dr. Lewis Monroe, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, is a nationally certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner with decades of experience walking alongside patients on the journey of mental health recovery. A former Navy ...

You’re sick, tired, and stuck navigating a healthcare system that feels impossible to crack. The referrals lead nowhere, wait times are endless, and you’re constantly dismissed by doctors who make you feel like it’s all in your head. Meanwhile, you’re battling insurance denials and pondering over lab results with the nagging feeling that you’re alone in this fight. But you don’t have to face your battle alone! Kristina Kelly, a board certified patient advocate, guides you through the chaos with sass, strategy, and empathy.

This book is a deep dive into what it takes to be an effective leader in public health. It is perfect for students and professionals who want to understand how leadership works in this field and how to handle real-world challenges. The book mixes theory with practical examples, showing how experienced public health leaders make decisions, solve problems, and create policies that improve community health. One of the biggest focuses of the book is ethics—how to make the right choices when balancing individual rights with the health of entire communities. Public health leaders often must ...

One in five adults infected with Covid-19 are now experiencing Long Covid symptoms. As more people are affected and awareness of the condition grows, many are searching for answers to their questions about Long Covid. What is Long Covid? How is it different from a Covid infection? What are the symptoms? Who is affected? How do I talk to my doctor about Long Covid? How can I advocate to get the care I need? Infectious disease expert, Dr. William Haseltine answers these questions and more in A Family Guide to Long Covid (ACCESS Health Press, July 2022). Continuing in the accessible question ...

See ya later, Ovulator! delivers the great news that, yes, you can master your menopause with nutrition, hormones, gut health, and self-advocacy. Esther Blum, an integrative dietitian and menopause expert, guides you through menopause with her empowering and strategic roadmap. Esther reveals the practice tools she uses with her own clients to help you balance your hormones, fix your gut, and feel confident in your body again.

Unlock your child's potential with expert insights and practical strategies for every developmental stage, from toddler to early adulthood. "Parenting Kids and Teens with ADHD" is a compassionate guide that provides an easy-to-follow roadmap for parents navigating the challenges and triumphs of ADHD.

A Raw, Unflinching Look at Grief, Strength, and Starting Over For anyone carrying grief, searching for meaning, or trying to keep going when everything has fallen apart. When Jen Hoye lost her brother Teddy to suicide, her world shattered. In the years that followed, she turned to writing, running, humor, and unfiltered advocacy to crawl her way out of the fog. Along the way, she found purpose in the miles, power in the storytelling, and community in the people who showed up to remember and fight beside her. This isn’t a self-help book. It’s a brutally honest memoir about grief, sibling...

What if your first breath—and your child’s—already carried secrets from a plastic world? Born Polluted: Unveiling the Microplastic Plague in Every Generation is a gripping blend of personal stories, startling science, and real-world solutions that brings the invisible threats of microplastics into the heart of daily life. From the air you breathe to the food on your plate, discover how microplastics are infiltrating every home, every meal, and every body. Meet families who wake up to the reality of plastic pollution inside and out, and communities who rise to fight for cleaner lives...

Women’s healthcare is in crisis. It’s time to empower women to fight for the care they deserve. ‘Sizzling with rage and disbelief, here’s to a much-needed women’s health revolution.’ Emma Barnett 'This book will inspire women to be stronger advocates for themselves so they can access...