Summaries of books about Mental Health & Wellness:
Unplug
A Simple Guide to Meditation for Busy Skeptics and Modern Soul Seekers
Suze Yalof Schwartz|Debra Goldstein
The book provides a practical approach to meditation, tailored for individuals with hectic lifestyles who may be doubtful about the benefits of this practice. It offers easy-to-follow techniques and tips to incorporate meditation into daily life, aiming to reduce stress and improve overall well-being.
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Treating Pornography Addiction
The Essential Tools for Recovery
Ph.D. Kevin B. Skinner
The book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and overcoming pornography addiction, offering practical strategies, psychological insights, and therapeutic tools. It addresses the underlying causes of addiction, outlines steps for recovery, and helps individuals rebuild trust and intimacy in their relationships.
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The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober Journal
THE COMPANION TO THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Catherine Gray
The book provides a guided journaling experience with prompts, exercises, and reflections designed to support individuals on their journey to sobriety. It complements the principles of sober living with personal insights and motivational tools to help readers explore their relationship with alcohol and embrace a life of sobriety.
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Minding the Body, Mending the Mind
Joan Borysenko
The book integrates medical knowledge with psychological and spiritual insights to explore the connection between the mind and body in the healing process. It offers a comprehensive program that includes mindfulness meditation, stress reduction techniques, and advice on nutrition and exercise to promote overall well-being and resilience.
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Stress-Proof
The Scientific Solution to Protect Your Brain and Body--and Be More Resilient Every Day
Mithu Storoni
The book explores the science behind stress, examining its effects on the brain and body, and offers evidence-based strategies for building resilience. It provides practical tips and lifestyle interventions to help readers manage stress and improve their overall well-being.
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The Stress Prescription
Seven Days to More Joy and Ease
Elissa Epel
The book provides a seven-day program designed to reduce stress and increase joy through practical strategies and evidence-based interventions. It includes daily themes, exercises, and reflections to cultivate resilience, mindfulness, and healthier habits for managing life's pressures.
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Eating, Drinking, Overthinking
The Toxic Triangle of Food, Alcohol, and Depression--and How Women Can Break Free
Susan Nolen-Hoeksema
The book explores the interconnected nature of disordered eating, excessive drinking, and chronic overthinking, particularly in women, identifying these behaviors as a cycle that can lead to depression and anxiety. It offers insights into the psychological patterns that sustain this cycle and provides strategies for breaking free from these destructive habits to achieve better mental health and well-being.
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The Wellness Syndrome
Carl Cederström|Andre Spicer
The book critically examines the modern obsession with wellness, arguing that the pressure to optimize health has become a moral imperative that can lead to stress and self-blame. It explores how wellness has been commodified and suggests that this preoccupation with personal well-being can distract from broader social and political issues.
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Can't Just Stop
An Investigation of Compulsions
Sharon Begley
The book delves into the nature of compulsive behavior, exploring the psychological mechanisms that drive various compulsions, from everyday habits to more severe manifestations. It examines the fine line between normal compulsion and pathological behavior, providing insights from scientific research and case studies to understand why humans develop these uncontrollable urges.
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This Naked Mind
Nicotine: The Science-Based Method to Reclaim Your Health and Take Control Easily
Annie Grace|William Porter
The book provides an in-depth look at the science behind nicotine addiction and offers a method for individuals to overcome their dependency on nicotine. It aims to change the reader's perception of smoking and nicotine use, empowering them to break free from addiction without relying on willpower alone.
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