Surviving Mental Health

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 causes of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder range from severe neglect to monstrous abuse. Many survivors grew up in houses that were not homes-in families that were as loveless as orphanages and sometimes as dangerous. If you felt unwanted, unliked, rejected, hated, and/or despised for a lengthy portion of your childhood, trauma may be deeply engrained in your mind, soul, and body. This book is a practical guide to recovering from lingering childhood trauma. It is copiously illustrated with examples of the author's and his clients' journeys of recovering.

Collin Gosselin, one of the sextuplets from ​Jon & Kate Plus 8, breaks his silence ​to share the shocking story hidden behind the facade of a ​picture-perfect family. “As someone who knows firsthand the lasting impact institutional trauma can have on a young person's life, I was deeply...

Bloomsbury presents Ambitious Mother by Anne Welsh, read by Jennifer Woodward. Women are told, “You can have it all.” You can be an incredible mom and have an incredible career at the same time. But nobody explains how to actually pull this off--until now. In Ambitious Mother, Dr. Anne...

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 ...

From board-certified psychiatrist and social media star Dr. Jessica Clemons, a.k.a. “Dr. Jess”, comes Be Well, a comprehensive, accessible guide to the most common mental health conditions, treatments, and overcoming the stigma surrounding these topics to seek out the care you and your loved ones deserve.

The shark attacked while she was snorkeling, tearing through Micki Glenn’s breast and shredding her right arm. Her husband, a surgeon, saved her life on the spot, but when she was safely home she couldn’t just go on with her life. She had entered an even more profound survival journey: the aftermath. The survival experience changes everything because it invalidates all your previous adaptations, and the old rules don’t apply. In some cases survivors suffer more in the aftermath than they did during the actual crisis. In all cases, they have to work hard to reinvent themselves.

Unlock the secret to thriving, not just surviving, through your menopause journey in 21 days, even if previous solutions have left you in despair. Are you feeling overwhelmed or alone navigating through menopause after 50? Does it seem like you've been left to fend for yourself in this unchartered territory, inundated with an array of symptoms and a whirlpool of emotions? Do you wish there was someone who could guide you through this journey and understand what you're experiencing? You're not alone, and this is the guide you've been waiting for! Introducing an in-depth and empowering guide ...

Jazz Thornton first attempted to take her own life at the age of 12. Multiple attempts followed and she spent time in psychiatric wards and under medical supervision as she rode the rollercoaster of depression and anxiety through her teenage years - yet the attempts continued. Find out what Jazz...

How do you love a child who is destroying themselves? You fight. You beg. You rescue. You wait for the call that will shatter you forever. You cancel appointments, decline invitations, and drive them every morning while they are rude in the passenger seat—because love does not know what else to do. But what if saving them means losing yourself? This book is for the parent who is drowning in guilt, fear, and exhaustion. The one who has tried everything — prayer, ultimatums, therapy, silence, screaming — and is still losing the battle against addiction. The one who understands, ...

Since publication in 1983, Surviving Schizophrenia has become the standard reference book on the disease and has helped thousands of patients, their families, and mental health professionals. In clear language, this much-praised and important book describes the nature, causes, symptoms, treatment, and course of schizophrenia and also explores living with it from both the patient's and the family's point of view. This new, completely updated sixth edition includes the latest research findings on what causes the disease, as well as information about the newest drugs for treatment.

The pain of suicide loss is indescribable. It seems beyond survival. Yet with faith, perseverance, and the tools of brain science, there is a way through. It will take time. It will take struggle. But hope is real, for there are things you can do to make it to the other side. If you are struggling with suicide loss or you need to come alongside someone who is, Rita Schulte wants to help you move forward.

You want to borrow my magic wand to turn your tiny terror into a sweet angel? You can't have it, it's mine! But I can offer you the next best thing. Together we'll help children have behaviors that are safe and kind while you reclaim your peace of mind. From neurotypical toddler to neurodivergent teen and everything in-between stop surviving days full of disruption - defiance, disrespect, dysregulation - and start thriving with your child.

After the loss of a loved one, grief can become overwhelming and one of the most devastating experiences you can face in life. The death and subsequent aftermath are life changing. Author Gary Sturgis knows first-hand that grief is an everyday experience and dealing with the pain and sorrow on a daily basis can be a daunting task. In SURVIVING GRIEF: 365 Days a Year, Gary offers you reassuring guidance and comforting advice as you travel through your personal grief journey. He provides a daily reflection for each day of the calendar year. Reading just one page a day will help you find hope ...

In the New York Times bestseller Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina, a molecular biologist, shares his lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we teach our children and the way we work. In each chapter, he describes a brain rule - what scientists know for sure about how our brains work - and then offers transformative ideas for our daily lives. Medina’s fascinating stories and infectious sense of humor breathe life into brain science.

Surviving Dissociative Identity is the book you need to help live with this condition. DID is incredibly hard to deal with on your own, especially due to how little attention it is given by other people.

Have you spent your entire life feeling like nothing quite fits? You try productivity systems that work for everyone else—but they fall apart. You crave routine and structure, yet quickly become bored and restless. You feel overwhelmed by social situations but still long for connection. You can focus intensely on what interests you and struggle to start the things that matter most. If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing the unique reality of AuDHD—the co-occurrence of Autism and ADHD.

The Days I Didn’t Not Break is not a guidebook. It’s not a motivational script or a step-by-step manual for happiness. It’s a raw, honest survival story for people who know what it feels like to quietly fall apart. This book is for anyone who has carried the weight of being “the strong one,” for those who have smiled while silently drowning, and for those who’ve sat in crowded rooms and still felt invisible. It speaks to the people who’ve hidden their pain behind polite nods and fake laughs, the ones who show up for everyone else but are left alone when they need someone most....

Break Free from Survival Mode—And Step into the Life You Were Meant to Live Do you feel like you’re always one step away from falling apart? Constantly putting out fires, running on empty, and wondering why you never feel truly okay—no matter how hard you try? You're not broken. You're stuck in survival mode—and you're not alone. In From Surviving to Thriving, mental health expert Elena Rodriguez offers a compassionate, science-backed roadmap for breaking free from the exhausting cycles of anxiety, emotional overwhelm, perfectionism, and burnout. This transformative guide will help ...

How to Deal with a Toxic Boss Without Quitting at Work: A Practical Guide to Protect Your Mental Health, Set Professional Boundaries, Handle Workplace Manipulation, and Thrive in Your Career While Keeping Your Paycheck Your boss makes your stomach tighten before every meeting. You've rehearsed emails three times before hitting send. You've started wondering if you're the problem — you're not. Who this How to Deal with a Toxic Boss Without Quitting at Work book is for This book is for the full-time employee stuck in a genuinely toxic work environment who can't just walk away. Maybe it's ...