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1) Hunger
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"First published in Norway in 1890, Hunger probes into the depths of consciousness with frightening and gripping power. Contemptuous of novels of his time and what he saw as their stereotypical plots and empty characters, Knut Hamsun embarked on 'an attempt to describe the strange, peculiar life of the mind, the mysteries of the nerves in a starving body.' Like the works of Dostoyevsky, Hunger marks an extraordinary break with Western literary and...
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"Break the Cycle of Bulimia and Take Charge of Your Life Have you ever had a false friend-someone who you thought was on your side, but let you down in the end? Bulimia is a false friend, too. As you depend on it more and more, your life only gets worse and worse. You may have found that you need to hide food, mislead others, and schedule your bingeing and purging cycle in order to keep bulimia in your life. If you're ready to ditch bulimia and...
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"Many people experience depression at one time or another in their lives, but during the adolescent years, the vast number of physical, emotional, and mental changes that occur make teens even more susceptible to feelings of confusion or sadness. However your depression originates, you must to learn to handle it so that you can manage the stresses of daily life. The activities in Beyond the Blues can help you cope with sad and difficult feelings,...
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Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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"Across the world, Hari found social scientists who were uncovering evidence that depression and anxiety are not caused by a chemical imbalance in our brains. In fact, they are largely caused by key problems with the way we live today. Haris journey took him from a mind-blowing series of experiments in Baltimore, to an Amish community in Indiana, to an uprising in Berlin. Once he had uncovered nine real causes of depression and anxiety, they led him...
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"If you have traumatic memories from an extremely upsetting, stressful, or painful experience in your life, you are not alone. In fact, many young people have been exposed to traumatic events. As a result, you might have lingering flashbacks, trouble sleeping, or a constant feeling that you are in danger. These are common symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Based in cognitive behavioral therapy, this user-friendly workbook for teens...
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The essential go-to workbook for shy and socially anxious teens-now filled with skills for dealing with social media anxiety and "social perfectionism."
Do you feel shy when meeting new people? Do you freeze up when speaking in front of a group? Do you worry about what others think of you? If you struggle with shyness or social anxiety, you may try to avoid situations that cause you to feel uneasy. The problem is, avoiding stuff can also lead to missing...
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Pub. Date
2011
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English
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"Annie Jean Brewer came back from the brink. After a failed suicide attempt, she decided to actively pursue happiness and changed her entire life. She is now living the life of her dreams and hopes that the tricks she personally used will help others who face similar situations. This book contains her story and 17 chapters of tips that she has personally used to change her life from miserable to miraculous."--
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Allen and Unwin
Pub. Date
2008.
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English
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"Ideal for sufferers, caregivers, and loved ones searching for answers, this collection of empowering personal accounts describes the early symptoms and various forms of depression, the path to diagnosis, and the confusion and frustration that can result from attempting to keep it at bay. Revealing the hardships of grappling with a depressive disorder, it emphasizes unique methods of control through regular diet and exercise. Oscillating between humor...
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English
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From managing social media stress to dealing with pandemics and other events beyond your control, this fully revised and updated edition of The Anxiety Workbook for Teens has the tools you need to put anxiety in its place. In our increasingly uncertain world, there are plenty of reasons for anyone to feel anxious. And as a teen, you're also dealing with academic stress, social and societal pressures, and massive changes taking place in your body,...
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Robert Grey Reynolds, Jr
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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Suicide Pacts involve two or more persons who agree to commit suicide. The individuals do not necessarily have to be in the presence of one another. Instead the pact may specify attempting to kill oneself alone but at the same time as someone else. I have found through research that its sometimes not easy to reconstruct a suicide pact after the deaths occur. For example, one or more of the parties may have left behind notes that did no include every...
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Idyll Arbor
Pub. Date
2010
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English
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"This book is about the small and large losses that happen to people, experiences that plunge them into a state of adjustment. It guides those moving through the mourning process and those who are struggling with depression and other symptoms of distress as they start to realize that they are grieving their loss. It is also for the families and friends of those who have suffered a loss. The kinds of losses discussed include deaths and divorces; injuries...
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Summersdale
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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Having spent her life trying to patch up the souls of others, psychiatrist Linda Gask came to realize that being an expert in depression didn't confer any immunity from it-she had to learn take care of herself, too. Artfully crafted and told with warmth and honesty, this is the story of Linda's journey, interwoven with insights into her patients' diverse experiences of depression -inextricably linked with problems in the past and the present such...
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John Hunt Publishing
Pub. Date
2012.
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English
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"Depression as a Spiritual Journey is the first book to address depression as a spiritual journey in the context of medication and counselling. It serves as an invitation to reframe depression in a new way. Many people resist embracing medication as part of the healing process. Others confuse emotional and mental dis-ease."--
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Companion Press
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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Understanding the depression that comes from grieving the loss of a loved one. Recognizing that depression is a normal and natural component of grief, this compassionate guide helps mourners understand their depression, express it in healing ways, and know when they may be experiencing a more severe or clinical depression that would be eased by professional treatment. It proposes that grieving people do not necessarily need to be diagnosed with depression...
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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Depression affects around 6% of us every year. Depression has a significant impact on the way someone feels, causing a persistent 'low' mood which can have a serious affect on their ability to carry on their everyday . Depression is treatable. After diagnosis by a doctor, the most effective treatment is often psychological therapy. Antidepressant medication may also be prescribed when necessary. With treatment, the symptoms can be successfully managed...
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