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Suicide is the single biggest killer of men aged 20-45 in the UK. Depression and undiagnosed mental illness are huge contributors to these deaths, as they're often more difficult to diagnose in men. And those men don't tend to talk about the typical symptoms or visit their doctors. Meet Tim. For nearly a decade, he kept his depression secret; it made him feel so weak and shameful, he thought it would destroy his whole life if anyone found out. And Tim is not alone.

How to stop the negative-thinking vicious circle...and remove negative thinking forever! What you will learn from listening to this book: This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to overcome the problem of negativity as a general mind-set but also as an overwhelming feeling.... This book is written to help you be more positive toward yourself, your life, your present, your past, and most importantly your future.

Laura Canty is a new mum. She has her beautiful baby boy, Arthur, and a wonderful husband. She has new mum friends on the local WhatsApp group, and everyone in her life is supportive and happy for her. But Laura doesn't see it this way. In the weeks since her baby was born, like one in five women, Laura has developed post-natal depression. In fact, she has decided that the only way out of her current situation is for her to kill herself or her baby.

In Open, Frankie Bridge opens up about her ongoing journey from breakdown to breakthroughs and through self-loathing, hospitalisation and self-acceptance. Part narrative exploration, part guide, this book will help you to understand the importance of talking and helping each other. It will also feature guidance and advice from the psychologist and psychiatrist who pulled her back from the brink along with their notes on her and conversations with her. This book will help people open up about their mental health and encourage us all to speak out.

This is the book that Denise Welch wished for as she found herself exhausted and defeated after yet another visit from The Unwelcome Visitor - the name she gives to the episodes of clinical depression she has suffered from over the past 30 years. For so many understanding their mental health is a leap into the unknown, and they are left grappling with the physical and emotional fallout without any guidance or someone to tell them 'you're not alone and you can live a happy and successful life alongside your illness'.

Do you hate winter? Do you dread it getting dark at 4 pm? Do you find our endless grey skies, drizzle and biting cold tough to deal with? Dr. Kari Leibowitz can help. When psychologist Kari Leibovitz moved to the Norwegian town of Tromsø, 200 miles north of the Arctic circle, she expected its...

Even the Darkest Night, Choukalas’s powerful memoir, sheds light on the hidden struggles of fatherhood. With raw honesty and emotional insight, it challenges the silence and stigma surrounding men’s mental health, especially in the early years of parenting. A much-needed voice and new understanding for fathers navigating love, identity, and healing in the shadows of expectation.

إن هذا الكتاب موجه إلى من يعانون الاكتئاب، ولا يجدون سبيلًا للخلاص منه؛ فهو معني بالمصابين به لأسابيع، أو شهور، أو سنواتٍ، كما حدث معي. ويهدف إلى أن يكون المرشد في رحلة لا بد من أن نخوضها، إذا أردنا التغلب على الاكتئاب نهائيًّا وبسرعة. ويعتقد بعض العاملين في مجال الطب أن مرض الاكتئاب ناتج ببساطة عن اختلال توازن كيمياء المخ. وعلى الرغم من هذا الاعتقاد، يتناول المريض، مثلي، أحيانًا، مضادات الاكتئاب، ولكنها تصبح عديمة المفعول على المدى الطويل، وحينها يكتشف أن التغلب على الاكتئاب ليس بسهولة وبساطة تناول حبة الدواء فحسب

São aproximadamente 300 milhões de pessoas que sofrem com a depressão no mundo — não à toa ela é considerada o mal do século. Fatores biológicos, psicológicos e ambientais têm importante influência nos quadros depressivos, e a doença pode prejudicar diversos setores da vida do indivíduo, como os âmbitos social, familiar, profissional, pessoal e conjugal.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that analyzes the response you feel to specific sets of stimuli and then asks why it is that you feel the way you do.

This book was created first and foremost for regular people and will, in a quick and easy way, explain all you need to know about psychopaths for practical purposes. It will teach you what a psychopath is and how they "think", with practical tips on what you can do to prevent being emotionally and psychologically compromised.

One night three years ago Josh Roberts went to a party. The next morning he awoke to discover his mind had collapsed. In a matter of days he went from being a fun-loving, seemingly successful 20-something to a hot mess of tears and nerves. Eventually he was diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). Since then, he's been mending his mind, rediscovering happiness and learning to live his nervous life. Anxious Man is the story of all this.

Create a world where colors, shapes, and movements aren't just art—they're your pathway to a brighter, more balanced life. In the dark nooks of everyday life, where shadows threaten your happiness, many battle the quiet beast of depression. It's a global epidemic! Shocking statistics show that around 264 million people globally, from all walks of life, face depression. In the quest for relief, countless individuals find themselves cycling through remedies with varying degrees of success.

Understanding Depression for Adults is a practical guide aimed at helping adults recognize and cope with the challenges of depression. This comprehensive resource addresses the overwhelming nature of depression, offering clear explanations and actionable strategies for identifying symptoms, understanding underlying causes, and navigating the recovery process. The book delves into common difficulties faced by individuals, such as recognizing signs of depression, finding effective coping methods, and understanding potential solutions.

Книга доктора медицинских наук Дэвида Бернса «Терапия настроения» — мировой бестселлер. В ней он объяснил, как наши мысли определяют чувства и как с помощью когнитивно-поведенческой терапии справиться с беспокойством, чувством вины, низкой самооценкой и другими «черными дырами» депрессии. Перед вами новое, дополненное издание этой классической работы. Книга поможет разобраться в себе, выявить первые симптомы депрессии и победить негативные мысли.

In this compassionate, science-backed guide, somatic educator Elise Hart reveals why talk therapy alone often isn't enough: trauma lives in your body, not just your mind. Drawing from cutting-edge research in polyvagal theory and somatic experiencing, she offers gentle, body-based practices that actually work, without requiring perfection, hours of practice, or cold plunges.

We live in a world where feeling “stressed” or “anxious” is part of everyday conversation. But while the two terms are often used as if they mean the same thing, they are not identical. Stress and anxiety share symptoms—racing thoughts, sleepless nights, tense muscles—but they arise from different roots, follow different patterns, and call for different coping strategies. Misunderstanding the difference can leave you stuck, frustrated, or worse—treating the wrong problem.

When thirty-five-year-old Sonja Wasden is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital by her husband and father, she is sure it is a mistake. Wife of a CEO, mother of three, living in a beautiful suburb, Sonja's life appears ideal. How did she get here? In this gripping and breathtaking narrative that makes the listener feel as though they are listening in on a private conversation, Sonja reveals her delusions and battles with mental illness.

Getting an adult diagnosis for ADHD can be VERY tough. It can be very challenging to know what to do next, or to even be sure that you definitely have ADHD even if you got your diagnosis. (Especially with how many ‘ADHD symptoms’ are shared online these days!) But, once you’ve confirmed the diagnosis, it's common to then think ‘What Now?’ Luckily, you can start by using this audiobook to help you learn how to work with your ADHD instead of against it, and begin to actually understand the ways ADHD can benefit your life, once you know your strengths.

For even the fittest, healthiest, and most vibrant among us, the truth is there are inevitable challenges that come from growing older. Major life transitions such as retirement, the loss of family or a partner, changes in our bodies, and changing social roles in everyday life can lead to feelings of uncertainty, loss of control, and even anxiety and depression. But aging doesn't have to be a negative thing. You can carve out your own path. This book will show you how to live with more vitality and joy—at any age!