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"William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him. So it's a relief when his skill on the basketball court earns him a scholarship to college, far away from his childhood home. He soon meets Julia Padavano, a spirited and ambitious young woman who surprises William with her appreciation of his quiet steadiness. With Julia comes her family; she is inseparable from her three...
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Algonquin Young Readers, an imprint of Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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"An anthology of essays and illustrations that illuminate mental health topics in a straightforward way"--
"To understand mental health, we need to talk openly about it. This collection explores a wide range of topics, from the authors' personal experiences with mental illness and understanding how our brains are wired, to exploring the do's and don'ts of talking about mental health." --
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Cherry Lake Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"How do we talk about mental health? This book breaks down the topic of mental health for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st Century Junior Library's signature style help readers to Look, Think, Ask Questions, Make Guesses, and Create as they go!"--
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New York University Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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""Signature Wounds: The Untold Story of the Military's Mental Health Crisis" explores the topic of mental illness in the military. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have taken a tremendous toll on the mental health of our troops. In 2005, then-Senator Barack Obama took to the Senate floor to tell his colleagues that "many of our injured soldiers are returning from Iraq with traumatic brain injury," which doctors were calling the "signature wound" of...
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English
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"A groundbreaking approach to transforming traumatic legacies passed down in families over generations, by an acclaimed expert in the field Depression. Anxiety. Chronic Pain. Phobias. Obsessive thoughts. The evidence is compelling: the roots of these difficulties may not reside in our immediate life experience or in chemical imbalances in our brains--but in the lives of our parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. The latest scientific...
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Publisher
Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"In Together, the former Surgeon General addresses the overlooked epidemic of loneliness as the underpinning to the current crisis in mental wellness and offers solutions to create connection and stresses the importance of community to counteract the forces driving us to depression and isolation"--
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Harmony Books
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Neuroscientist Amen has news for you: your brain is involved in everything you do--learn to care for it properly, and you will be smarter, healthier, and happier in as little as 15 days! Brain dysfunction is the number one reason people fail at school, work, and relationships. The brain is the organ of learning, working, and loving--the supercomputer that runs our lives. It's very simple: when our brains work right, we work right--and when our brains...
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English
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"A brilliant and brave investigation by Michael Pollan, author of five New York Times best sellers, into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs--and the spellbinding story of his own life-changing psychedelic experiences When Michael Pollan set out to research how LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are being used to provide relief to people suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions...
13) Happier now: how to stop chasing perfection and embrace everyday moments (even the difficult ones)
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Sounds True
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English
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Discusses how to stop treating happiness as an elusive goal that is dependent on external factors and outlines simple practices for improving emotional resilience and living more happily in the present.
14) Heal your body: the mental causes for physical illness and the metaphysical way to overcome them
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Publisher
Hay House
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
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Heal Your Body is a fresh and easy step-by-step guide. Just look up your specific health challenge and you will find the probable cause for this health issue and the information you need to overcome it by creating a new thought pattern. Louise Hay, bestselling author, is an internationally known leader in the self-help field. Her key message: "If we are willing to do the mental work, almost anything can be healed." The author has a great deal of experience...
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Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Headcase is a groundbreaking collection of personal reflections and artistic representations illustrating the intersection of mental wellness, illness, and LGBTQ identity, as well as the lasting impact of historical views equating queer and trans identity with mental illness. The pieces offer personal views from both providers and clients, often one and the same, about their experiences. In the anthology, readers will access the inner thoughts of...
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English
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"Reveals the seven neuroscience secrets to becoming more than 30 percent happier in just 30 days--regardless of your age, upbringing, genetics, or current situation"--
Happiness is a brain function: with a healthier brain always comes a happier life. After studying brain scans of people from 155 countries, Amen has discovered five primary brain types and seven neuroscience secrets that influence happiness. Here he explains them-- and offers practical,...
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Publisher
Balance
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"The first of its kind, Permission to Come Home is a crucial resource for the rapidly growing community of Asian Americans, immigrants, and other minorities and marginalized people to practice mental and emotional self-care. This book helps readers work on their mental health while understanding and honoring the richness of their heritage and embodying a new, complete, and whole identity. Throughout, Dr. Jenny Wang weaves together personal stories...
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