Summaries of books about Mental Health & Wellness:
The Stress Solution
The 4 Steps to a Calmer, Happier, Healthier You
Rangan Chatterjee
The book provides a practical guide to managing stress through a holistic four-step approach that includes making adjustments to the way you eat, sleep, move, and relax. It offers actionable advice, simple exercises, and tips that aim to improve physical health, mental well-being, and overall life satisfaction by addressing the root causes of stress.
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Mrs D is Going Without
A Memoir
Lotta Dann
The memoir chronicles a woman's personal journey through alcohol addiction and her decision to embrace sobriety. It candidly explores the challenges she faces in a society saturated with drinking culture, and her transformation as she reclaims control over her life.
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Bearing the Unbearable
Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief
Joanne Cacciatore
The book delves into the complex emotional journey of grief after losing a loved one, offering compassionate insights and personal stories to help readers navigate their pain. It provides guidance on how to cope with the overwhelming feelings of loss and find a way toward healing through the transformative power of love and connection.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
Basic Principles, Protocols, and Procedures
Francine Shapiro
The book provides a comprehensive guide to EMDR therapy, detailing its theoretical foundations, step-by-step protocols, and clinical procedures for treating trauma and other psychological disorders. It includes instructions for clinicians on how to use eye movements and other forms of bilateral stimulation to help patients process distressing memories and beliefs.
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Memory Rescue
Supercharge Your Brain, Reverse Memory Loss, and Remember What Matters Most
Daniel G. Amen
The book provides strategies for enhancing brain health and improving memory through a comprehensive approach that includes dietary changes, physical exercise, and mental activities. It emphasizes the importance of understanding brain function and offers practical tips for preventing and reversing cognitive decline by addressing risk factors that impact memory.
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Allen Carr's Easy Way for Women to Quit Drinking
The original Easyway method
Allen Carr
The book provides a tailored version of Carr's Easyway method, specifically addressing issues and perspectives unique to women who want to stop drinking alcohol. It offers psychological and practical strategies to help women overcome addiction and achieve sobriety without feeling deprived or relying on willpower.
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Delivered from Distraction
Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder
John J. Ratey Md|Edward M. Hallowell
The book provides practical advice and insights for individuals with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), offering strategies to harness their unique strengths and cope with challenges. It covers a range of topics including diagnosis, treatment options, lifestyle adjustments, and success stories to inspire and guide those affected by ADD.
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Manic
A Memoir
Terri Cheney
The memoir recounts the personal experiences of a woman grappling with bipolar disorder, detailing her intense emotional states, from manic highs to devastating lows, and the impact on her life and career as a successful attorney. It provides an intimate look at the struggles of mental illness and the journey toward stability.
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Thinking in Pictures
My Life with Autism
Temple Grandin
The book offers an insightful look into the mind of an autistic individual, providing a detailed account of how Temple Grandin's visual thought processes have shaped her experiences and understanding of the world. It also explores her groundbreaking work in animal behavior and her advocacy for better understanding and support for people on the autism spectrum.
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Healing ADD Revised Edition
The Breakthrough Program that Allows You to See and Heal the 7 Types of ADD
Daniel G. Amen
The book presents a comprehensive program for treating Attention Deficit Disorder, identifying seven distinct types of ADD, each with its own set of symptoms and appropriate treatment strategies. It offers diagnostic techniques, recommendations for medication, dietary interventions, and advice for managing lifestyle to improve focus and reduce disruptive behaviors associated with ADD.
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