Self Help In Mental Health

Author : T. Mark Harwood,Luciano L'Abate
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1441981705

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Self-Help in Mental Health by T. Mark Harwood,Luciano L'Abate Pdf

Self-help is big business, but alas not a scienti c business. The estimated 10 billion—that’s with a “b”—spent each year on self-help in the United States is rarely guided by research or monitored by mental health professionals. Instead, marketing and metaphysics triumph. The more outrageous the “miraculous cure” and the “r- olutionary secret,” the better the sales. Of the 3,000 plus self-help books published each year, only a dozen contain controlled research documenting their effectiveness as stand-alone self-help. Of the 20,000 plus psychological and relationship web sites available on the Internet, only a couple hundred meet professional standards for accuracy and balance. Most, in fact, sell a commercial product. Pity the layperson, or for that matter, the practitioner, trying to navigate the self-help morass. We are bombarded with thousands of potential resources and c- tradictory advice. Should we seek wisdom in a self-help book, an online site, a 12-step group, an engaging autobiography, a treatment manual, an inspiring movie, or distance writing? Should we just do it, or just say no? Work toward change or accept what is? Love your inner child or grow out of your Peter Pan? I become confused and discouraged just contemplating the choices.

Author : John C. Norcross
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1572308966

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Authoritative Guide to Self-help Resources in Mental Health by John C. Norcross Pdf

Self-help materials have become a prime source of psychological advice for millions of Americans. While many self-help resources provide high-quality information and support, others may be misleading, inaccurate, or even harmful. This indispensable volume reveals which are the good ones, which are the bad ones, and why. Based on the results of 5 national studies involving over 2,500 mental health professionals, the book reviews and rates 600+ self-help books, autobiographies, and popular films. In addition, hundreds of helpful Internet sites are described and evaluated by a clinical psychologist, and valuable listings are provided of national and online support groups. The concluding chapter presents practical guidelines for selecting an effective self-help resource. Addressing 28 of the most prevalent clinical disorders and life challenges--from ADHD, Alzheimer's, and anxiety disorders, to marital problems and mood disorders, to weight management and women's issues--this timely book will be tremendously useful to consumers and professionals alike.

Author : John C. Norcross,Linda F. Campbell,John M. Grohol, PsyD,John W. Santrock,Florin Selagea, M.S.,Robert Sommer, Ph.D.
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199915156

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Self-Help That Works by John C. Norcross,Linda F. Campbell,John M. Grohol, PsyD,John W. Santrock,Florin Selagea, M.S.,Robert Sommer, Ph.D. Pdf

Previously published under title: Authoritative guide to self-help resources in mental health.

Author : Howard Rosenthal,Joseph W. Hollis
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1559590696

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Help Yourself to Positive Mental Health by Howard Rosenthal,Joseph W. Hollis Pdf

Written in a conversational style, this book provides techniques and specific suggestions to combat depression, fear, loneliness, anger, poor self-image, relationship difficulties and other problems.

Author : Terry Lynch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Self
ISBN : 1908561009

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Selfhood by Terry Lynch Pdf

SELFHOOD is a practical self-help book, designed to help people to recover their sense of self, be happier and more fulfilled. Readers will learn a great deal about themselves, others and life. Readers will discover what selfhood means, how closely selfhood is linked to emotional and mental wellbeing and mental illness, the components of selfhood, how selfhood is lost, the feature of low and high selfhood, and how to reclaim one's sense of selfhood.SELFHOOD contains many practical suggests and recommended actions, devised to enhance people's sense of self. It is simply not possible to feel good, to regularly experience emotional wellbeing and mental health if your level of selfhood is low. SELFHOOD is the first of Dr. Terry Lynch's Mental Wellness Book Series.

Author : Dr. Steve Ellen,Catherine Deveny
Publisher : Black Inc.
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-21
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781925435719

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Mental by Dr. Steve Ellen,Catherine Deveny Pdf

Become your own mental health expert Mental illness is too often portrayed with a sense of despair, as if it’s a life sentence. Nothing could be further from the truth. Virtually everyone improves with help, and most of the help is relatively easy to access. How do we define mental illness? What does a diagnosis mean? What should you ask your doctor before you begin treatment? Are there alternatives to medication? What does the research show actually works? Practitioner and professor of psychiatry Dr Steve Ellen and popular comedian Catherine Deveny combine forces to demystify the world of mental health. Sharing their personal experiences of mental illness and an insider perspective on psychiatry, they unpack the current knowledge about conditions and treatments. Punctuated with anecdotes and real-life stories, Mental covers everything from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia, personality disorders and substance abuse. This updated edition includes a new chapter on coping with the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic, as well as updates on new drugs and therapies. Whether you have a mental illness or support someone who does, Mental offers clear practical help, empowering you with an arsenal of tips and techniques to help build your resilience Dr Steve Ellen is a professor of psychiatry at the University of Melbourne and the Director of Psychosocial Oncology at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. He is a broadcaster on 3RRR, a weekly regular on ABC Melbourne and has written for medical journals, textbooks and print media. Catherine Deveny is a writer, commentator and comedian. She is the author of eight books, including Use Your Words, The Happiness Show, Free to a Good Home, Say When and It’s Not My Fault They Print Them.

Author : T. Mark Harwood,Luciano L'Abate
Publisher : Springer
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-24
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781441910998

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Self-Help in Mental Health by T. Mark Harwood,Luciano L'Abate Pdf

Self-help is big business, but alas not a scienti c business. The estimated 10 billion—that’s with a “b”—spent each year on self-help in the United States is rarely guided by research or monitored by mental health professionals. Instead, marketing and metaphysics triumph. The more outrageous the “miraculous cure” and the “r- olutionary secret,” the better the sales. Of the 3,000 plus self-help books published each year, only a dozen contain controlled research documenting their effectiveness as stand-alone self-help. Of the 20,000 plus psychological and relationship web sites available on the Internet, only a couple hundred meet professional standards for accuracy and balance. Most, in fact, sell a commercial product. Pity the layperson, or for that matter, the practitioner, trying to navigate the self-help morass. We are bombarded with thousands of potential resources and c- tradictory advice. Should we seek wisdom in a self-help book, an online site, a 12-step group, an engaging autobiography, a treatment manual, an inspiring movie, or distance writing? Should we just do it, or just say no? Work toward change or accept what is? Love your inner child or grow out of your Peter Pan? I become confused and discouraged just contemplating the choices.

Author : Dr. Brendan J. Dunlop
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781839971082

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The Queer Mental Health Workbook by Dr. Brendan J. Dunlop Pdf

'A privilege to read, a pleasure to endorse' PROFESSOR TANYA BYRON 'This book completely bowled me over' DOMINIC DAVIES 'A super comprehensive book' MEG-JOHN BARKER To be queer is to feel different - a felt sense that you don't fit in. This can be alienating and difficult and lead to mental health challenges and lower wellbeing throughout life. Using a range of therapeutic approaches, this comprehensive, down-to-earth self-help workbook is designed to be your personal mental health resource. It is filled with techniques and activities you can read, tailor and 'pick and mix' to improve your wellbeing as a queer person, at your pace. The workbook is split into two sections - the first part focusses on laying the groundwork by exploring identity, psychological wellbeing, and mental health experiences in order to situate mental health challenges in context and improve overall mental health. The second half hones in on ideas and techniques applicable to specific challenges and situations. It explores difficult topics such as anxiety, low self-esteem, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation, shame, trauma, substance abuse, sleep, and low mood, all whilst maintaining a focus on your needs as a queer individual. Empowering and reassuring, and written by an experienced queer mental health practitioner, this one-of-a-kind workbook will help you to flourish as a queer person and begin to overcome any challenge.

Author : Mark Freeman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780525504511

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You Are Not a Rock by Mark Freeman Pdf

Mental health is . . . being yourself. A prescriptive and positive guide, illustrated with line drawings, making the case that mental well-being, like physical health, can be strengthened over time and with specific techniques We all want to feel less anxiety, guilt, anger and sadness. We want to obsess less and be less lonely, free ourselves from our demons, compulsive habits, and stress. But as humans (unlike rocks) we experience all of these. And paradoxically, trying to avoid and control them only makes things worse. Having struggled with serious mental illness for many years himself, Mark Freeman has become a dedicated mental-health advocate and coach. He makes the case that instead of trying to feel less and avoid pain and stress, we need to build emotional fitness, especially our capacity for strength, balance and focus. With wit, compassion, and depth of experience and anecdotes, he shows that we can recover from many mental disorders, from mild to very serious, at all ages and stages of life, and even if other methods have failed. Freeman's innovative approach makes use of a range of therapeutic techniques, mindfulness training, peer support, humor, and common sense.

Author : Glenn Waller,Hannah Turner,Madeleine Tatham,Victoria A Mountford,Tracey D Wade
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780429576676

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Brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Non-Underweight Patients by Glenn Waller,Hannah Turner,Madeleine Tatham,Victoria A Mountford,Tracey D Wade Pdf

Most people with eating disorders struggle to find an effective therapy that they can access quickly. Brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Non-Underweight Patients: CBT-T for Eating Disorders presents a new form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) that is brief and effective, allowing more patients to get the help that they need. CBT is a strongly supported therapy for all adults and many adolescents with eating disorders. This 10-session approach to CBT (CBT-T) is suitable for all eating disorder patients who are not severely underweight, helping adults and young adults to overcome their eating disorder. Using CBT-T with patients will allow clinicians to treat people in less time, shorten waiting lists, and see patients more quickly when they need help. It is a flexible protocol, which fits to the patient rather than making the patient fit to the therapy. Brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Non-Underweight Patients provides an evidence-based protocol that can be delivered by junior or senior clinicians, helping patients to recover and go on to live a healthy life. This book will appeal to clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, dietitians, nurses, and other professionals working with eating disorders.

Author : National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (Great Britain)
Publisher : RCPsych Publications
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Health services accessibility
ISBN : 1908020318

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Common Mental Health Disorders by National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (Great Britain) Pdf

Bringing together treatment and referral advice from existing guidelines, this text aims to improve access to services and recognition of common mental health disorders in adults and provide advice on the principles that need to be adopted to develop appropriate referral and local care pathways.

Author : Paul Gilbert
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781849011556

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Overcoming Depression 3rd Edition by Paul Gilbert Pdf

Overcoming app now available via iTunes and the Google Play Store. A Books on Prescription Title Break free from the hell of depression If you suffer from depression you are far from alone. Depression is very common, affecting over 300 million people around the world. Written by Professor Paul Gilbert, internationally recognised for his work on depression, this highly acclaimed self-help book has been of benefit to thousands of people including sufferers, their friends and families, and those working in the medical profession. This fully revised third edition has been extensively updated and rewritten to reflect over ten years of new research on understanding and treating depression, particularly the importance of developing compassionate ways of thinking, behaving and feeling. It contains helpful case studies and new, easy-to-follow, step-by-step suggestions and exercises to help you understand your depression and lift your mood.

Author : Robert Duff,Robert Duff Ph D
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-07
Category : Anxiety
ISBN : 1514866005

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Hardcore Self Help by Robert Duff,Robert Duff Ph D Pdf

This book about dealing with anxiety is written in a conversational way that includes swearing.

Author : Kim Tornvall Mueser,Susan Gingerich,New Hampshire-Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 161649106X

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IMR by Kim Tornvall Mueser,Susan Gingerich,New Hampshire-Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center Pdf

Author : Jayne Hardy
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-14
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781409177579

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The Self-Care Project by Jayne Hardy Pdf

'Refreshing, heartfelt and humble...a game changer in promoting positive mental health' Sarah Turner, bestselling author of THE UNMUMSY MUM There's a damaging misconception in society that putting ourselves first is an act of selfishness. But self-care is not just a millennial buzzword. Without the restorative power of self-care, how will we ever escape the vicious circle where we're sick and fed-up of feeling sick and fed-up? Self-care is a tool, accessible to us all, which helps us to take responsibility for our own happiness - our physical, emotional, psychological and social needs. Jayne Hardy, founder and CEO of The Blurt Foundation, argues that it is the best preventative measure available to us to combat overwhelmedness, stress and ill health, in our hectic, modern world. The Self-Care Project is for those who have been feeling off-kilter for a while but have not been able to put the finger on the 'why'. It is a no-nonsense, practical journey to help you do just that. It'll walk you through the case for self-care (why it's so darn important), why it isn't selfish at all, help you explore what self-care means for you, what your obstacles might be and provide advice on how to chisel out daily space for self-care in a practical, achievable and realistic way. 'Reading this is like a therapy session with a trusted, empathetic friend determined to help you turn things around, minus any irritating self-righteousness' The Independent