Mental Patients

What I Couldn’t Tell My Therapist shares the unforgettable stories of three patients in intensive therapy. Michelle, a dedicated psychotherapist, struggles with an addiction to people-pleasing and perfectionism while being tethered to opioids by mysterious chronic pain. After her own...

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.

A literary lighthouse in the night for parents of older children as it illuminates the murky territory of parenting an adult child who lives with mental illness. "Very insightful for a mom going through similar experiences and struggling with finding resources on the topic. It helped me feel less alone." --Amazon Customer Review "This book calmed me and reassured me, reading it over again." --V. McBride An empowering and informative guide that gives parents back a sense of control and hope at a time when they may feel they have none. Stacy, with her honest, engaging and sensitive nature, ...

"Matt Drabble is a name that will one day be as widely recognized as Stephen King & Dean Koontz" - READERS FAVORITE THE ASYLUM TRILOGY - an Amazon US Horror Chart #5 best seller, voted #5 on The Horror Novel Review's Top 10 Books of 2013, a 2014 Readers Favorite Gold Medal winner & the 2016 Readers Favorite Silver Medal winner for Anthology Fiction. Welcome back to Blackwater Heights. You checked in, but you'll never leave. Blackwater Heights Private Psychiatric Hospital burned to the ground when a patient escaped. Now it's rebuilt. More Gothic. More isolated. More dangerous. New Deputy ...

“The finest, most moving and powerful memoir I have ever read.”—MAYIM BIALIK Rising young comedian Moshe Kasher is lucky to be alive. He started using drugs when he was just 12. At that point, he had already been in psychoanlysis for 8 years. By the time he was 15, he had been in and out...

As seen on Good Morning America's SEPTEMBER 2020 READING LIST and FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2020! "We need to read stories about folks who have been through hell and kept going... Fascinating." —Glennon Doyle, A Favorite Book of 2020 on Good Morning America "Gildiner is nothing short of masterful—as...

“Narrator Robert Petkoff strikes a perfect balance between an authoritative tone and a warm and friendly approach.”—AudioFile From the bestselling author of The End of Alzheimer’s, Dr. Dale Bredesen, comes a revolutionary new approach to preventing the onset of neurodegenerative disease...

A revolutionary and much-needed exploration of Alzheimer’s and how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease. A significant portion of our population worries about the grip of dementia as we age. With over 6.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, the...

An investigation of the shocking mystery behind the dramatic experiment that revolutionized modern medicine, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Brain on Fire. "Bold, brave, and original." —Susan Orlean, bestselling author of The Orchid Thief Doctors have struggled for centuries...

In this entertaining, surprising, and thought-provoking book, family therapist Stanley Siegel challenges conventional therapeutic thinking with an unusual approach: instead of trying to "fix" clients, he encourages them to appreciate their own adaptive ingenuity. In the process, something remarkable almost always happens -- as in the case of the couple who solved their conflict only after literally building a wall within their home. These dozen stories demonstrate Siegel's convictions that the therapist has as much to learn as the patient, and that real healing is possible only when the ...

Does timing, circumstance, or luck impact your health care? This groundbreaking book reveals the hidden side of medicine and how unexpected—but predictable—events can profoundly affect our health. Is there ever a good time to have a heart attack? Why do kids born in the summer get...

Will Barrett of Linwood, North Carolina, is a depressed widower with a peculiar tendency to fall down in strange places. Allison, the girl in the greenhouse, has just escaped from a mental institution and is working hard to make a new life for herself. When their paths cross in a most unusual...

"FIVE SHOTS TO A HUSBAND'S FACE. A FAMOUS PAINTER WHO REFUSES TO UTTER A SINGLE WORD. AND THE THERAPIST WHO WILL RUIN HIMSELF TO BREAK HER SILENCE." The Silent Patient Painter is a gripping, atmospheric psychological thriller novel. Perfect windows. Perfect silence. A perfect crime. Sharon Beren was a celebrated North London artist whose life was defined by light and color. Until the night she waited in the dark for her fashion-photographer husband, Gary, to return late from a shoot. When he walked through the door, she didn't scream. She didn't argue. She fired five bullets into his face. ...

Studies show that the more you yell at your children, the worse their behavior will become. It’s a dreadful cycle that causes stress for parents and less effort from children. However, you have the power to break it once and for all! Not only is the adolescence phase challenging for a parent, but it is just as frustrating for teenagers. Through this informative guide, you’ll be empowered with crucial information that will give you the ability to be calm, no matter the situation.

In the tradition of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, this New York Times bestseller is a page-turning account of one of the nation’s last segregated asylums. "A book that left me breathless." —Clint Smith, New York Times bestselling author of How The Word Is Passed "Fascinating." —The...

The flyer catches my eye. The words “Earn Easy Money – take part in Medical Study", stare at me. I feel a tiny little bit of hope. I know it won't be pleasant and most likely humiliating, but I need the money. Sitting here on this cold synthetic material of the gynecological chair, I feel entirely exposed in the short paper gown. I’m just waiting for the doctors to arrive. The room is chilly, and my slender form shivers a bit. But even though I’m excited about the money, the thought of being examined by two strangers keeps my nerves on edge. The money is extremely generous, I'm ...

A collection of stories that explore the thin line between passion and obsession, truth and illusion, all set against the backdrop of Brazil’s vibrant culture and history. Building upon the evocative themes of its predecessor, Brazilian Echoes: Love & Death - Volume 2: Imaginary Patients is a captivating collection of short stories that delves deeper into the Luso-Brazilian soul. In this second installment, author Erick Maia presents a new series of narratives, each a haunting echo that resonates with the complexities of the human condition. Within these pages, you will meet "Imaginary ...

What happens when the caregiver becomes the patient? Dive into the raw, unfiltered world of Brooke Forsythe, a nurse who found herself on both sides of the medication cart. Dispensing Pills Popping Pills is a gripping memoir that will resonate with every healthcare professional who has ever felt the weight of their career pressing down on their mental health. With unflinching honesty and a touch of humor, Forsythe takes you on an emotional rollercoaster through the highs and lows of nursing, while battling her own demons of anxiety and depression. From the chaos of the hospital floor to the...

Are you ready to elevate your diagnostic skills and master the complexities of psychiatric practice with the DSM-5-TR? In the ever-evolving field of mental health, accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective treatment. Yet, psychiatric symptoms often overlap, disorders present with complex comorbidities, and every patient brings unique challenges. This comprehensive workbook, DSM-5-TR Workbook for Nurse Practitioners: Exercises to Measure and Enhance Your Psychiatry Knowledge, is your practical guide to navigating these complexities with confidence. Unlike standard DSM-5-TR manuals, ...

I'm in trouble. My dad owes Dr. Ashworth a lot of money but he can not pay it back. When Dr. Ashworth meets me, he offers me the option to work off my fathers' dept. But what I must do is scary and humiliating. I have no choice but to submit to a very intimate exam and medical treatment trial to keep my father out of trouble. When the medication I was administered leaves me needy and unable to take care of it myself. Dr. Ashworth and 3 of his associates help me out. How many of them do I need to take on before I am finally satisfied?