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A shocking, heart-rending and blisteringly funny account of what it's like to live with mental illness, by a powerful new comic voice. When Michelle Thomas suffered her first major depressive episode six years ago, she read and watched and listened to everything about mental health she could get...

We have lost our way when it comes to treating serious mental illness: this is a powerful call to arms from highly respected doctor and therapist, Penelope Campling. 'Deeply thoughtful and compassionate' Susie Orbach, author of In Therapy 'As a GP I wish I could send patients to Penelope...

When I had a Little Sister by Catherine Simpson is a searingly honest and heartbreaking account of growing up in a farming family, and of Catherine’s search for understanding into what led her younger sister to kill herself at 46. It’s a story of sisters and sacrifice, grief and reclamation...

Brought to you by Penguin. It could happen to anyone. One fine April day, Mary Ann Kenny’s husband died suddenly while jogging near their family home. In the months that followed, Mary Ann – who had no history of mental illness – began suffering from depression, and then from a terrifying...

A true story of God’s comfort in the midst of lifelong mental illness, this book combines personal testimony with a careful biblical exploration of mental health. In the first six chapters, the author shares his own journey through suffering, faith, misdiagnosis, healing, and the ways God met him with kindness along the way. His story is honest about pain, yet anchored in hope.

A sufferer of depression himself, science writer Alex Riley has spent years thinking about these issues as he was prescribed antidepressants and underwent cognitive behavioural therapy. Throughout his treatment, he wondered: are antidepressants effective? Do short-term talking therapies actually work? And what is on the horizon for those who don't respond to these first-line treatments? A Cure for Darkness explores all of these questions and more, as the author embarks on a journey to illuminate one of the world's most prevalent disorders.

In Beyond Borderline, two internationally acclaimed experts on BPD - including Perry Hoffman, cofounder and president of the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder - team up to present a rare glimpse into the lives and recovery of people affected by BPD. This powerful compilation of stories reveals the deeply personal, firsthand perspectives of people who suffer with BPD, explores the numerous ways in which this disorder has affected their lives, and outlines the most debilitating and misunderstood symptoms of BPD (the most tragic being suicide).

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.

The One-Hour Miracle presents the revolutionary Life Centered Therapy (LCT), a healing framework that is a blueprint for transforming most problems - physical, emotional and mental, relational, and spiritual. And sometimes, the transformation simply takes one hour. Filled with testimonials of real-life people who have benefitted from this approach when other attempts to end their suffering turned up fruitless, it provides people with an entirely new way of understanding their suffering, giving them inspiration and hope that they can create miracles in their lives. 

Learn simple tricks and steps to eradicate depression without depleting your bank account....

Like many of us, James Lindsay is no stranger to stress and anxiety. But in his case, leaving those struggles untreated led to a full psychotic episode that hospitalized him for the better part of a month. With the help of medication and therapy, he has now overcome this dark period and is currently living a much happier life.

You are not broken. Your brain is built to change. If you or someone you love has faced trauma, anxiety, ADHD, autism, chronic pain, learning challenges, or other struggles rooted in the brain, and nothing has truly helped—you’re not alone. The Mind Rewired is for anyone who’s become discouraged after being told “nothing more can be done.” It reveals another path.

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.

Often, those who live through trauma come away with feelings of shame, guilt, anger, and despair. These are common, even normal, responses in the immediate aftermath. Left unaddressed, though, those feelings may develop into substance abuse problems, eating disorders, depression, or anxiety. Learning how to move on, to pick up and live life again, takes effort and guidance. Botwin guides listeners through the stories of others who have gone on to live fulfilling, happy lives, and provides tips and tools for healing and moving on. 

What if I told you the best person to save you from the grips of depression is yourself? Would you believe me if I said that you could emerge from the darkness and discover yourself in a way you didn't think was possible? Confronting your thoughts and emotions can be a challenge, but I am here to show you just how empowering that vulnerability can be. In fact, it was during my darkest days that I learned how to appreciate the beauty in even the smallest glimmers of light.

A memoir by Glenn Close's sister, Jessie, about the challenges of living with severe bipolar disorder—includes chapters by Glenn Close. At a young age, Jessie Close struggled with symptoms that would transform into severe bipolar disorder in her early twenties, but she was not properly...

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A fascinating, “rich, and generous” (Financial Times) look at the treatment of depression by an award-winning science writer that blends popular science, narrative history, and memoir. Is depression a persistent low mood, or is it a range of symptoms? Can it be expressed through a single...

Die Reise zu mehr Souveränität und Leichtigkeit geht weiter: 111 neue KLEINE STORYS ÜBER GROßE THEMEN, Volume 2. Ein Potpourri aus Wachmachern, Schmunzlern, Kopfschüttlern. Für mehr Ich, weniger Ego und für eine gute Mitte. Das Ziel? Klarheit, gelassene Selbstführung und ein bisschen mehr Verständnis fürs Missverständnis. Geschichten aus dem Alltag für den Alltag.

Patricia Eagle’s account of her lifetime of relationships with dogs reveals the clarity, strength, and wisdom she gained from them, even in the most challenging of situations. As Eagle chronicles the lives of her ten dogs over seven decades and the lessons she’s learned from them—including how to become a better dog owner and companion, and even a better human—her dogs come alive on the page, each with their own unique personality, from the feisty to the meek.