Mental Health First

Some bridges are built for crossing. Others are built for burning. She grew up in a house where love was a transaction, silence was a weapon, and survival meant learning how to disappear. Every smile had conditions. Every hug had an expiration date. And every mistake was proof she’d never be enough. But even in the quietest corners, a spark survived. Burning the Bridge I Was Born On is the unflinching story of a daughter who refused to inherit the wounds that raised her. Told with the pace of a novel and the punch of truth, it takes you from the sharp edges of a childhood spent under ...

The History of Mental Health Treatment: From Ancient Practices to Modern Science BOOK 1: Ancient and Medieval Mental Health Treatment: How Early Civilizations, Religion, and Philosophy Shaped the First Approaches to Mental Illness explores the long and complex history of how human societies first attempted to understand psychological suffering. Long before psychiatry, therapy, or neuroscience existed, people across ancient and medieval cultures struggled to explain behaviors such as depression, anxiety, hallucinations, and emotional instability. This book traces how those early explanations...

Are you living in chaos because you keep putting off important tasks until the last minute? Do you feel disorganized at home and at work? Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, frustration, and helplessness because of all your unfinished projects? If so, it's time to break the procrastination habit and rewire your difficult work habits.

From their swearing-in all to the way until retirement, even the most hardened firefighters can be affected by mental health concerns. A fascinating look behind the scenes of the career of a firefighter, this book explores the why and explains the how to better prepare these individuals for a healthy and productive career and life, based on the author's personal experience as a counselor, who also has 27 years as a firefighter and paramedic. Firefighters can learn how to acknowledge their mental health issues, such as PTSD, addiction, or anger issues while developing strategies to address ...

A novel of terrible first impressions, hilarious second chances, and the joy in finding your perfect match. “Jimenez is a trule talent.” —Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Funny Story and People We Meet on Vacation Dr. Briana Ortiz’s life is seriously flatlining. Her...

Hiding in Plain Sight is not another war story or celebration of strength-it's a brutally honest account of how thirty years of service as a veteran and first responder slowly dismantled one man's identity, marriage, and sense of self. Doug White opens up about post-traumatic stress injuries, emotional collapse, and the fallout of a life spent serving others while ignoring his own breaking points. But this isn't a story about trauma-it's a story about growth, honesty, and the long road back to being whole.

#1 Best Seller in Emergency Medical Services (Kindle Store) #1 Best Seller in Emergency Medicine (Kindle Store) #1 New Release in Emergency Medicine (Kindle Store) Some calls you never forget. Some nights you never escape. In Louder Than Sirens, Austin Lynn takes readers deep into the chaotic and painful world of emergency medical services with raw honesty and emotional depth. He shares what it is really like to serve on the front lines, where tragedy is routine, the stakes are high, and the impact lingers long after the sirens fade. From devastating calls to the slow, silent weight of ...

This book isn’t another collection of cookie-cutter tips or empty promises. Adult ADHD Starter Guide is about being honest—sometimes brutally so—and giving you the tools to understand your brain and start making life easier. Not perfect, just easier. And it all starts with one small, manageable win at a time.

You care for everyone else—now it’s time to learn to care for yourself. Created by a clinical psychologist with considerable experience supporting first responders and healthcare professionals, The Strength to Serve is a hands-on workbook designed to support those who care for others.

📘 Social Work Licensing Clinical Exam Guide – 2025 Edition Pass the ASWB Clinical Exam on Your First Try – With the Strategy-First System That Gets ResultsStudying hard isn’t enough. You need strategy. If you're preparing for the ASWB Clinical Exam (LCSW), you already know it’s not just about memorizing facts—it’s about thinking like a clinician. Most guides overload you with theory, but leave you lost when it comes to applying that knowledge to real exam questions. Mharta Leuman’s guide is different. Designed to help you think like the test-maker, not just the test-taker, ...

An essential guide for parents and caregivers, this book offers insights, strategies, and understanding to navigate middle childhood (ages 6–12). Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler, a seasoned clinical psychologist and mother, highlights ways to foster resilience, encourage open communication, and...

Brought to you by Penguin. We think of babyhood and old age as polar opposites on the spectrum of life. Yet they are profoundly linked. Our early experiences set us up for a lifetime of good mental and physical health, or for future health challenges. The First 1,001 Days will explore these...

From witnessing family members actions throughout the job and then becoming a public servant himself, The Salty Paramedic has developed a playbook that has worked for him to navigate this stressful career and balance home and work life to the best of his ability.

The latest research in neuroscience and parenting come together in this groundbreaking book, which brings to light new realizations about the power of nurture for our children's mental and physical health outcomes. Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD. is a neuroscientist, doula, and parent. Her work began...

In First Bite, the beloved food writer Bee Wilson draws on the latest research from food psychologists, neuroscientists, and nutritionists to reveal that our food habits are shaped by a whole host of factors, including family, culture, memory, gender, hunger, and love.

“This wonderful book is a compass, a blueprint, a mirror, and a friend. Kohli gives language to what many of us feel but can’t yet articulate.”—Erika L. Sánchez, New York Times bestselling author of I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter “Loving, culturally informed, and holistic...

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE Identical twins with a bond so strong nothing can tear them apart. Until…one of them meets her perfect man. Anna and Zoe are identical in appearance, absolutely opposite in personality. They are so close that nothing—and no one—can come between them. When Anna...

A revolutionary guide to trauma recovery through healing your nervous system from a renowned Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Brittany Piper spent most of her life sitting across from conventional therapists recalling the painful stories of her trauma. But rehashing each harrowing event—being...

Respected Waldorf educator Rahima Baldwin Dancy explains the different stages of learning that children go through from birth to age six, giving you the wisdom and understanding to enrich your child's natural development in the right way at the right time. A trusted classic for over 20 years, this newly revised edition contains updated resources and additional information on discipline, early childhood programs, toilet training, using home life as curriculum, and more. From language and cognitive development to appropriate toys, Dancy speaks up for a rational approach to child-rearing.

An audiobook guide to help support women through post-partum healing on the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual levels. This holistic audiobook guide offers practical advice to support women through postpartum healing on the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual levels--and...