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Perseus Books Group
Language
English
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A father's inspiring portrait of his daughter informs this classic reassessment of the "epidemic" of autism.
When Isabel Grinker was diagnosed with autism in 1994, it occurred in only about 3 of every 10,000 children. Within ten years, rates had skyrocketed. Some scientists reported rates as high as 1 in 150. The media had declared autism an epidemic.
“Unstrange Minds” documents the global quest of Isabel's father, renowned anthropologist Roy...
Author
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
2021
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
Mental illness loves to tell lies. One of those lies is that you really should be able to manage what you're struggling with. Pastor and psychotherapist Ryan Casey Waller says no. Mental health issues are not a symptom of a spiritual failing or insufficient faith; rather, suffering is the very thing our Savior seeks to heal as he leads us toward restoration. And yet, as Waller has experienced personally, the battle can be lonely and discouraging....
124) The Worry Trick: How Your Brain Tricks You into Expecting the Worst and What You Can Do About It
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
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Description
Are you truly in danger or has your brain simply "tricked" you into thinking you are? In The Worry Trick, psychologist and anxiety expert David Carbonell shows how anxiety hijacks the brain and offers effective techniques to help you break the cycle of worry, once and for all.
Anxiety is a powerful force. It makes us question ourselves and our decisions, causes us to worry about the future, and fills our days with dread and
...126) Preventing Bipolar Relapse: A Lifestyle Program to Help You Maintain a Balanced Mood and Live Well
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
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Description
If you buy just one book on bipolar disorder, let this be it.
There's an old saying: "Prevention is better than cure." If you have bipolar disorder, this is especially true. For you, it's incredibly important to read the warning signs of a possible episode. For instance, you may find you are not sleeping as well as usual, or you might be sleeping too much. You may stop doing things that you normally enjoy, or you may start acting out your impulses...127) Adelaide
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"Adelaide Williams is a 20-something American, living in dreamy London. With wonderful friends and fierce ambitions, Adelaide has little interest in finding "The One" right now, but when she meets Rory Hughes on a dating app -- a charming Englishman who's been placed there by fate, she swears -- that all changes. All of a sudden, Adelaide finds herself completely in love. Does he respond to texts? Honor his commitments? Make advanced plans? Sometimes,...
128) In limbo
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ever since Deborah (Jung-Jin) Lee emigrated from South Kora to the United States, she's felt her otherness. For a while, her English wasn't perfect. Her teachers can't pronounce her Korean name. Her face and her eyes--especially her eyes--feel wrong. In high school, everything gets harder. Friendships change and end, she falls behind in classes, and fights with her mom escalate. Caught in limbo, with nowhere safe to go, Deb finds her mental health...
Author
Publisher
Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
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According to researchers, the vast majority--a whopping 75-98 percent--of the illnesses that plague us today are a direct result of our thought life. What we think about truly affects us both physically and emotionally. In fact, fear alone triggers more than 1,400 known physical and chemical responses in our bodies, activating more than thirty different hormones! Today our culture is undergoing an epidemic of toxic thoughts that, left unchecked, create...
Author
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"The Emory University sociologist who coined the term languishing-low-grade mental weariness that affects our self-esteem, relationships, and motivation-explores the rise of this phenomenon and presents a comprehensive guide to flourishing in a world that demands too much. If you're muddling through the day in a fog, often forgetting why you walked into a room . . . If you feel emotionally flattened, lacking the energy to socialize or feel joy in...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Eat for your mental health and learn the fascinating science behind nutrition with this "must-read" guide from an expert psychiatrist (Amy Myers, MD).
Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the aftereffects of trauma? That salami can cause depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety?
When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness, cardiac health, and longevity. But what...
Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the aftereffects of trauma? That salami can cause depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety?
When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness, cardiac health, and longevity. But what...
Author
Publisher
Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Formats
Description
Our thought lives have incredible power over our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. In fact, our thoughts can either limit us to what we believe we can do or release us to experience abilities well beyond our expectations. When we choose a mindset that extends our abilities rather than placing limits on ourselves, we will experience greater intellectual satisfaction, emotional control, and physical health. The only question is . . ....
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English
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"The powerful true story of a SEAL Team Six member and military dog handler, and the dog that saved his life. Two dozen Navy SEALs descended on Osama bin Laden's compound in May 2011. After the mission, only one name was made public: Cairo, a Belgian Malinois and military working dog. This is Cairo's story, and that of his handler, Will Chesney, a member of SEAL Team Six whose life would be irrevocably tied to Cairo's. Starting in 2008, when Will...
Author
Series
Publisher
HighBridge
Pub. Date
2017
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner reveals the surprising secrets of what makes the world's happiest places-and shows you how to apply these lessons to your own life.
In this inspiring guide, you'll find game-changing tools drawn from global research and expert insights for achieving maximum fulfillment. Along the way, you'll:
• Discover the three strands of happiness-pleasure, purpose, and pride-that feature prominently in the world's...
135) Autism
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 1 in 68 American children has autism. This book describes the autism spectrum, exploring how the various ways that this neurodevelopmental disorder can affect individuals, from difficulty with social cues to impaired communication to repetitive behaviors. In addition to learning about the treatment and diagnosis of autism, readers will discover how new research into the genetic components...
136) Peaceful Me
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Series
Publisher
Groundwood Books Ltd
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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Description
A young child tells us about the different times when he feels peaceful, as well as how he copes when he needs to find a peaceful state again.
Acclaimed picture-book creators Sandra V. Feder and Rahele Jomepour Bell have teamed up once again to create a thoughtful and beautifully illustrated exploration of peacefulness.
"I like feeling peaceful," the young narrator tells us, then describes the times when he is filled
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Language
English
Description
As a teacher to children from grade Kindergarten through 8th grade, Belinda has worked for most of her teaching career with students with special needs. She understands the personal, emotional, and academic challenges they face. Yet, she would point out, that the single most important factor for children with special needs is to experience acceptance for their unique characteristics. Helping her son accept himself and his special qualitieswas a very...
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
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Description
A quick-relief guide for calming anxiety and stress right now-during the COVID-19 pandemic
If you're feeling unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety right now, please know that you aren't alone. In these extreme and uncertain times, it's natural to be in a constant state of mental and physical strain. Whether you're dealing with job loss, a sick loved one, or just feeling the weight of the world during your 2 a.m. doomscroll-you need quick tools...
140) Bipolar disorder
Author
Publisher
Rosen Central
Pub. Date
2019
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Readers of this informative text will find that recently, doctors have come to understand five main types of bipolar disorder as well as a spectrum of issues that share some symptoms with it. Emotional triggers, stress, trauma, and even seasons can cause
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