mental health

"With all the concerns and problems in the world today, mental health issues may seem inevitable and unavoidable. However, medical experts warn that ignoring the world's growing mental health crisis will not only cost countries trillions of dollars but also millions of lives. This informative volume will outline and explain that crisis, discuss what can be done about it, and showcase activists and leaders fighting to address mental health issues and work against the stigmas that so often come with mental illness. Photographs, helpful graphics, and real-world advice will make this a useful book for young readers who want to make a difference"--Provided by publisher.

"These haiku poems for the soul gently introduce children to mindfulness concepts like Om, Yoga and Zen, as well as goals for mindful living like gratitude and positivity. With its . . . cast of inclusive characters, this . . . poetry collection promotes wellbeing with every letter"--Provided by publisher.

While panic disorder can be quite frightening and worrisome, it is a manageable condition. With diagnosis and treatment, a person with the disorder can live a happy, normal life.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, PTSD is a mental health disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing a shocking or life-threatening event. When PTSD is not carefully managed with awareness, therapy, or medication, it can negatively impact all areas of a person's life.

OCD is a mental illness that affects about one in forty adults and one in one hundred children in the United States. The disorder exhibits two major aspects which give it its name: obsessions, which are recurring unwanted thoughts, urges, or mental images that cause a person anxiety and distress; and compulsions, repetitive behaviors that a person feels compelled to perform. OCD sufferers experience obsessions, compulsions, or both at the same time, and may often suffer from other conditions, such as a state of severe depression.

Describes issues surrounding teen suicide, how these issues affect individuals and society, and how they are being addressed.

"This . . . guide to well-being, self-care, and mental health is full of ideas to help you feel happy and healthy"--Back cover.

An entrepreneur and influencer in mental health and mindfulness social media describes how you can create new neural pathways in your brain to upgrade your headspace and leave behind thoughts of failure, patterns of avoidance, and fears of unworthiness.

"Returning to the form of 'Stuff I've Been Feeling Lately,' 'Sorry I Haven't Texted You Back' is a poetic mixtape dedicated to those who struggle or have struggled with their mental health. Divided into two parts, 'Side A' holds 92 poems, titled as 'tracks,' and 'Side B' holds the 'remixes,' or blackout-poetry versions, of those 92 poems. The book includes the evergreen themes of love, grief, and hope. Named after Cook's viral Instagram poem, 'Sorry I Haven't Texted You Back lands in the crossroads of self-help and poetry'"--Amazon.com.

"Meet 2[8] icons, from pop stars to sporting heroes, and discover how they overcame a range of mental health issues, from anorexia to depression, to live inspiring lives. . . . this book celebrates the message that it's ok not to be ok"--Provided by publisher.