Mental Illness Depression

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), research shows that mental illnesses are common in the United States, affecting tens of millions of people each year. Estimates suggest that only half of people with mental illnesses receive treatment. And this refers only to the United States. There are mentally ill people suffering similarly the world over.

The truth is, we all experience the occasional negative thinking from time to time, but if you feel overwhelmed by these thoughts too often, then you need to closely examine how these thoughts are negatively impacting your lifestyle. The solution is to practice specific strategies and techniques that create more "space" in your mind to enjoy inner peace and happiness. With these habits, you'll learn to prioritize what's most important in your life, what no longer serves your goals, and how you want to live on a daily basis.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of existential depression in profoundly gifted and sensitive individuals. It delves into the unique challenges faced by those with exceptional intelligence and heightened sensitivity, providing insights and strategies for navigating complex emotional landscapes.Key topics covered include: Understanding existential depression and its manifestation in gifted individuals The burden of profound giftedness and its impact on mental well-being The role of sensitivity in amplifying existential concerns Spiritual awakening and its connection to ...

Happily, ever after can mean so many things. Being broken is like standing outside, your face turned to the sun, it’s the brightest day of the year only I it’s dark. The sky is dark. The house is dark. Everywhere you look – dark. Broken, that’s what I am. That’s all I ever will be. Don’t feel bad for me. I was always destined to be this way. It’s all I’ve ever known. I’ve learned to accept it, embrace it. I am the child nobody wanted. The one left to play alone, like a forgotten plant wilting away. A stranger to my family from as far back as I can remember, a smudge on the...

This book is presented primarily to adult heterosexual males who find themselves hopelessly addicted to pornography and are unwilling to seek professional help or the help from a support group. This will be the DIY, self help, by the seat of your pants recovery book. I am not a psychologist, psychiatrist, therapist, counselor, reverend, etc. nor do I have any education in these various professional categories. I am someone who has been addicted to pornography most of my natural life. I am presenting the methods of what has worked for me in hope that it might give someone else with the same ...

In this urgently needed book, psychologist Lucy Foulkes investigates what we know about mental illness—and shines a light on what we don't. It offers a profound new approach to how we think, talk and help when it comes to mental health.

Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, or one of the multitudes of other mental illnesses that seem to plague modern society? If so, then you might also struggle with the side effects of the medication that is used to treat them. Medication that only seems to alleviate the symptoms and in some situations multiple medications used at once may even make them worse. What most people do not realize is that by learning how to utilize their Vagus Nerve they would be able to lead healthier and happier lives.

Restore Your Brilliance You may be suffering from an anxious mood, persistent distress, agitation, an inability to focus, insomnia, feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or you simply may have lost your mojo. Worse yet, someone in your family may have dementia, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, stroke, autism, mental illness, an addiction or has suffered a concussion and never been the same. Amidst the explosion of new discoveries in neuroscience and our exposure to unprecedented volumes of information a silent tragedy is occurring. We Are Slowly Losing Our Minds After working with hundreds of ...

Regina Hartley has had enough. The demands of life have taken a toll on her and, no longer feeling equipped to endure the strain, she decides to end it all in watery surrender. But instead of drowning to death, she finds herself being revived on shore by a concerned, handsome stranger. After saving her, the stranger refuses to leave her alone. Regina realizes she doesn’t mind his attention and finds herself more interested in what else life has to offer overall. But after saving her spirit, will the handsome stranger eventually disappear? Gabriel finds himself in the right place at the ...

Are you suffering from depression or are you a mental health worker who would like to expand your knowledge of this topic? Do you want to learn about effective treatments that are available and therapies that can help you or your loved ones? If you’ve been looking for a book that will unpack depression for you and help transform your mental and emotional health, then great news, you’ve found the perfect book!

Mike Welles had everything under control. He was a good student, an outfielder on the baseball team, a good son, a loyal friend. But that was before. There's a voice in his head. A friend, trying to help him regain control. More than that: The voice can guide him to become better and stronger than he was before, to rid his life of everything holding him back. To figure out who he is again. If only Mike will listen.

In 2017, 23-year old adult entertainment industry performer August Ames tragically took her own life. In the aftermath of her death, the media pointed the blame in all directions: social justice warriors who took issue with August's decision to not perform with a certain male performer; her husband, Kevin; a performer named Markus Dupree, who roughed August up during a film shooting; even her own family. For the first time since her death, August's mother Hilary opens up in a tell-all memoir about her life with and without her beloved daughter, better known to the family by her real name, ...

From Shame to Strength: Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness. A Journey of Empowerment, Reflection, and Healing. Discover the transformative power of vulnerability and self-compassion in From Shame to Strength: Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness. This inspiring guide provides tools, insights, and encouragement to break free from the weight of stigma and embrace your mental health journey with courage and resilience. Through empowering affirmations, thoughtful prompts, and practical advice, this book helps you reflect on your experiences, foster self-compassion, and cultivate strength.

Inmates in correctional facilities suffering from psychiatric or substance abuse disorders sometimes display any one of a number of frightening behaviors: verbal outbursts, physical threats and even violence. This comprehensive guidebook offers correctional officers in jail settings strategies to keep themselves and inmates as safe as possible, while functioning at the highest level of professionalism. The first two sections of the book discuss the environment within jail and in the surrounding community that chronically mentally ill individuals cycle within. The third section is concerned ...

We live in an age uniquely attentive to the problem of mental illness. More than half of us will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in our lifetime. It has been easy, for centuries, to relegate persistent emotional and mental struggles entirely to the realm of a failed personal work ethic ("Just don't worry so much!"), not enough faith ("Just pray harder!"), or, in recent years, a chemical imbalance in our brains ("Just take this pill!").

What would cause a mother to contact a hitman to kill her own children? Some ungrateful bastards. When Martha’s husband dies horrifically, she is forced to care for Zoom, Berry and Dodson alone. And although she does all she can to manage their lives, she grows more unstable by the day. When three unrelated incidents occur, she snaps and loses touch with reality. Sensing that his mother is on the brink of a mental breakdown, Zoom, the oldest of the Bastards, does all he can to control his outrageously trouble prone siblings. That is until secrets of the past impact his future. Funny…...

It is at your work, at your home, in your products, and even in your food. Toxic substances surround us. Whether it be heavy metals or chemicals, it is bound to get into your body and cause destruction. The majority of the human population already has at least 700 different artificially made chemicals in their bodies. In this audiobook, Depression, Cancer, Autism, and the Metal in Your Mouth, we discuss how our polluted environment is impacting our health.

God cares deeply about you and your mental health. Author and mental health advocate Chris Morris has battled depression and suicidality his entire adult life. Even coming to Christ didn't change this, which is something many fellow Christians don't seem to understand. He still had to face the grief of unrelenting illness, the shame of struggling, and the pain of poor guidance. In this compassionate and engaging book, Chris shares how he overcame these challenges and invites you to do the same—no matter your diagnosis.

Journey Untold: Twisted Love is a candid and powerful memoir about recovering from mental health disorders. If you like unflinching personal stories, expert insight, and hope for a better future, you’ll adore Dr. Hall’s inspirational book.

From a comic mastermind comes this brilliant collection of stories. Three teenagers believe they are witches. A woman defaces a local billboard. A bored landlord tries to influence his son's best friend. A cul-de-sac WhatsApp group discusses eggs at length. A heavily pregnant woman finds a way to time travel and a girl discovers joy on a stolen bicycle. Each tale paints a life in miniature and offers an escape chute from the catastrophes of modern life.