Summaries of books about Mental Health & Wellness:
Psych Meds Made Simple
How & Why They Do What They Do
Ashley L. Peterson
The book breaks down complex psychiatric medications into understandable concepts, explaining how they work on the brain and their effects on mental health. It provides insights into the benefits, side effects, and the reasons behind using these medications for various psychiatric conditions.
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Madness and Me
My search for sanity
Lisa Suzanne Nugent
The book is a personal memoir that chronicles the author's journey through mental illness, exploring the challenges and triumphs she faces in her quest for stability and understanding. It delves into her experiences with therapy, medication, and self-discovery as she navigates the complexities of her psychological landscape.
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How to Eat
Thich Nhat Hanh
The book provides guidance on the practice of mindful eating, emphasizing the importance of being fully present and appreciative of the food we consume. It offers insights on how eating can be a form of meditation, connecting us with the earth and fostering a deeper understanding of interdependence.
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The Beauty of Dusk
On Vision Lost and Found
Frank Bruni
The book reflects on the author's experience with a rare form of stroke that threatened his eyesight, prompting a meditation on the impermanence of health and the need to adapt to life's unpredictability. It weaves personal narrative with interviews and research, exploring how people find resilience and new perspectives in the face of change and loss.
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The Relaxation Response
Herbert Benson|Miriam Z. Klipper
The book presents a pioneering stress-reduction method that involves a simple meditative technique to help individuals reduce stress by eliciting the body's natural relaxation response. It includes scientific research, practical steps for implementation, and evidence of the health benefits associated with regular practice of this technique.
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The Psychiatric Interview
Daniel Carlat
The book provides a comprehensive guide to conducting psychiatric interviews, detailing techniques for building rapport, eliciting patient histories, and identifying mental disorders. It includes practical advice on managing challenging patient interactions and incorporates case studies to illustrate key concepts and diagnostic strategies.
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Healing a Spouse's Grieving Heart
100 Practical Ideas After Your Husband or Wife Dies
Alan Wolfelt
The book provides a compassionate collection of practical advice and short activities to help individuals cope with the loss of a spouse. It offers insights into the grieving process and suggests actionable steps to navigate through the emotional journey of bereavement.
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Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age
Sarah Hendrickx
The book explores the often underrepresented experiences of females on the autism spectrum, detailing their life stages from childhood to maturity. It provides insights into how autism presents differently in women and girls, including personal accounts and professional perspectives on diagnosis, education, and relationships.
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The Brain Fog Fix
Reclaim Your Focus, Memory, and Joy in Just 3 Weeks
Mike Dow
The book presents a program designed to improve mental clarity by addressing diet, sleep, and stress management. It offers nutritional advice, cognitive exercises, and lifestyle changes aimed at reducing inflammation and balancing brain chemistry to enhance focus and memory.
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Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8
A Young Man's Voice from the Silence of Autism
Naoki Higashida
The book is a collection of personal essays, stories, and reflections by Naoki Higashida, a young man living with severe autism, providing insights into his experiences and challenges. Through his words, he offers a deeper understanding of the autistic mind and communicates his desire for connection, empathy, and acceptance from the world around him.
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