Mental Depression

Depression is one of the most common forms of psychological distress, with over 280 million people around the world estimated to be living with depression. While depression is extremely common, the good news is it's also extremely treatable. Based on Dr Tim Sharp's three decades of knowledge and experience, Habits for Mastering Depression is a 10-step program to guide your journey to understanding, managing and mastering your depression.

The key to overcoming depression and anxiety and to stop living a numb, fear-based existence is in your head. Literally. By taking control of your mind and thoughts and adopting brain healthy habits, you can harness the super power we all were born with, your brain’s proven ability to change itself, neuroplasticity, to optimize operation, change negative thinking patterns, and actually alter the chemical balance and physical form and function of your brain so that happy and healthy become your default. Change your brain, change your life. I know. I did it - but only after a decade of ...

In her early 20s, investigative journalist Anna Mehler Paperny had already landed her dream job. On the surface, her life was great. Nevertheless, she spiraled out, attempted suicide (the first of more attempts to follow), and landed in the ICU and then in a psych ward before setting out to tackle her recovery. In Hello I Want to Die Please Fix Me, Mehler Paperny turns her journalist's eye on her own experience and others' - in the ward; as an outpatient; facing family, friends, and coworkers; finding the right meds; trying to stay insured and employed. 

When Oakley Nelson loses her older brother, Lucas, to cancer, she thinks she'll never recover. Between her parents' arguing and the battle she's fighting with depression, she feels nothing inside but a hollow emptiness. When Mom suggests they spend a few months in California with Aunt Jo, Oakley isn't sure a change of scenery will alter anything, but she's willing to give it a try.

I've heard so many people tell those who suffer depression to just "cheer up." I wonder if they really believe that it's that simple. Depression isn't just sadness. It is emptiness, it is misery. It is pain and nothingness at once. When you are truly depressed you lack the ability or will to cheer yourself up. Even with all our scientific advances, depression remains one of the most mysterious mental illnesses. In this profoundly insightful work, Om Swami categorizes depression into three types to help you see how a different approach is needed to cure each type.

La depresión es una de las formas más comunes de malestar psicológico, con más de 280 millones de personas en el mundo que se estima viven con depresión. Si bien la depresión es extremadamente común, la buena noticia es que también es extremadamente tratable. Basado en las tres décadas de conocimiento y experiencia del Dr. Tim Sharp, Hábitos para dominar la depresión es un programa de 10 pasos para guiar tu camino hacia la comprensión, el manejo y el dominio de tu depresión.

A guide for Catholics to work through and to finally understand anxiety, not only for yourself, but for the people in your life - from author, speaker, and Licensed Professional Counselor Catherine DiNuzzo. Countless people quietly suffer through their anxiety, which lies to us and tells us that because of our anxiety, we are bad or unloveable. This resource educates readers about anxiety and its causes, through the Catholic lens, telling them that they are created good and are loved by God. All of Catherine's years of counseling assembled into a guide, offering easy-to-implement tools, ...

At twenty-seven, Brendan Donovan, a special educator from Boston with a sharp wit and a deep fear of getting hurt, falls hard for a Jersey girl who loves him in a way he never thought possible. Within a year, they’re engaged. But just as Brendan’s life is peaking, he spirals into depression...

Take Control of Your Mental Health—One Step at a Time Living with schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. This self-care guide is designed to help you build resilience, manage symptoms, and reclaim your sense of self. Packed with practical advice, coping strategies, and personal insights, this book is the perfect companion to Schizoaffective Disorder: A Patient & Family Guide by Guenevere MacDonald. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been managing your condition for years, this guide offers real-world tools to help you ...

Are you inclined to escape the crumminess of everyday life into fantasy worlds? Are you smart and imaginative in a way that isn't really suited to your surroundings? Are you definitely misunderstood, likely angry, and almost certainly depressed? Set Sytes, hailing from the UK, would prefer you stay alive and sort things out rather than the alternative, thanks. He figures there are better opportunities for you out there and lays it all out in a way that's compelling, funny, sharp, and useful.

Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and sensed a part of you was missing? Are you no longer the fully whole, vibrant, and courageous person you once were? Often it takes a fall to realize you were meant to soar high all along. Don’t accept emotional struggles as a life sentence. In You Are Not Depressed. You Are Un-Finished, Dr. Mehran helps you analyze your emotions and your body and go from managing symptoms to living abundantly. Learn how depression and anxiety are our own signals, saying, “Wake up, claim your life.” Meet Zoe, a successful corporate counsel and role ...

Read by the authors. Instant New York Times Bestseller A Life-Changing Path to Mental and Emotional Wellness Do you ever wonder: Why am I so anxious? Why can't I shake this anger or depression? Maybe you've even cried out to God, Aren't Christians supposed to feel better than this? You're not...

If your mind won’t shut off, your body feels stuck in fight-or-flight, and emotional pain gets louder at night… keep reading. Do racing thoughts keep you awake long after your body is exhausted? Do anxiety and depressive emotions feel heavier at night? Do you wake up drained, tense, and already overwhelmed before your day even begins? If so, this deep sleep program is the reset your nervous system has been waiting for.

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 ...

A complete guide to living with Schizoaffective disorder, including information on the disorder, treatment options, medication, weight and health issues, relationships, self care and recovery. Written for patients by a patient, a direct first person account of all aspects of diagnosis and treatment for those who suffer from the disorder as well as loved ones and family.

Tired of the Worry? Reclaim Your Peace of Mind, Transform Anxiety into Strength: Build Resilience, Find Joy Are you tired of feeling trapped by the relentless cycle of worry and overthinking? Every anxious thought, every sleepless night, every missed opportunity due to fear – anxiety is a relentless thief. It steals your joy, stifles your potential, and robs you of the vibrant life you deserve. Does this sound familiar? The constant hum of worry draining your energy, leaving you exhausted and on edge. Overthinking spiraling out of control, making even simple decisions feel agonizing. ...

Janet Willow’s new book, DBT Workbook for Adult ADHD and Anxiety, is an essential guide to understanding and overcoming the effects of adult ADHD and anxiety. Dr. Willow leverages her decades of expertise in clinical psychology to create an accessible and comprehensive guide that provides readers with a strong understanding of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as a strategy for addressing these conditions. The book focuses on helping readers develop tools and skills that will help them manage their symptoms associated with ADHD and anxiety — from relaxation techniques to tracking daily...

How do you find sleep when your mind won't stop replaying every mistake, worry, and hurt? Night after night, you lie there. The world gets quiet, but inside, the chaos only amplifies. Anxiety spikes. Depression tightens its grip. Your own thoughts become a locked loop, creating a draining cycle that leaves your body tense and true rest out of reach. This is the exhaustion that steals not just your sleep, but your mornings, your resilience, your peace.

Have you ever wondered how your brain makes a choice? And why are some people more susceptible than others to making poor choices? The Biology of Choice explores the key attributes of your brain that contribute to the choices you make. Suitable for both the casual reader and the budding neuroscientist, The Biology of Choice uses familiar, day-to-day scenarios to help you understand how your brain makes a decision then acts to carry out that decision. The Biology of Choice also explores the changes that occur in the brain that contribute to common mental maladies such as addiction, ADHD, ...

Treatment-resistant depression challenges even the most experienced clinicians. This practical book bridges the gap between research and clinical application, offering experienced psychiatrists a structured approach to patients who haven't responded to conventional treatments.