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"William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him. So it's a relief when his skill on the basketball court earns him a scholarship to college, far away from his childhood home. He soon meets Julia Padavano, a spirited and ambitious young woman who surprises William with her appreciation of his quiet steadiness. With Julia comes her family; she is inseparable from her three...
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Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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"When Michael Pollan set out to research how LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are being used to provide relief to people suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions such as depression, addiction and anxiety, he did not intend to write what is undoubtedly his most personal book. But upon discovering how these remarkable substances are improving the lives not only of the mentally ill but also of healthy people coming to...
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English
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"Was Andy Warhol a hoarder? Did Einstein have autism? In this surprising and inventive look at the evolution of mental health, respected journalist Claudia Kalb gives readers a glimpse into the lives of high-profile historic figures through the lens of modern psychology, weaving groundbreaking research into biographical narratives that are deeply embedded in our culture. From Marilyn Monroe's borderline personality disorder to Charles Darwin's anxiety,...
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English
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Is your brain on fire? A buzzing beehive of random thoughts? In chaos and out of control? Do you need to reclaim your brain? As chief psychiatrist at one of Daniel Amen's world-renowned clinics, Joseph A. Annibali, M.D., has encountered thousands of patients complaining of a brain that is "too busy" or feels like it's "on fire." A too-busy brain can interfere with attention, concentration, mood, and even the ability to make decisions and solve problems....
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English
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"A compelling and incisive book that questions the overuse of mental health terms to describe universal human emotions Public awareness of mental illness has been transformed in recent years, but our understanding of how to define it has yet to catch up. Too often, psychiatric disorders are confused with the inherent stresses and challenges of human experience. A narrative has taken hold that a mental health crisis has been building among young people....
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Publisher
Harmony Books
Pub. Date
c2005
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xvi, 313 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
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Explains how to achieve and maintain optimum mental performance, drawing on cutting edge neuroscience research to explain how to protext the brain from injury and toxic substances, nourish it with vitamins, give it a mental workout, and alleviate stress.
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Publisher
Penguin Press
Pub. Date
2022.
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xxix, 306 pages : chart ; 25 cm.
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English
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"A bold, expert, and actionable map for the re-invention of America's broken mental health care system As director of the National Institute of Mental Health, Dr. Thomas Insel was giving a presentation when the father of a boy with schizophrenia yelled from the back of the room, "Our house is on fire and you're telling me about the chemistry of the paint! What are you doing to put out the fire?" Dr. Insel knew in his heart that the answer was not...
11) The human mind
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Publisher
A.A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1961
Edition
3d ed., cor., enl., & rewritten.
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xvii, 534, xiv p. 24 cm.
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English
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NED
Pub. Date
2018.
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175 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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Español
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En un mundo en el que los muros y las barreras que afectan a los inmigrantes y sus familias son cada vez más altos y más peligrosos de cruzar, La Inteligencia Migratoria ofrece una serie de estrategias emocionales, físicas y sociales para resistir y superar las dificultades, el estrés y los duelos que conlleva abandonar los orígenes. Basándose en la evidencia científica, pero con un lenguaje próximo y ameno, este libro constituye un valioso...
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Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First trade edition.
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xxi, 360 pages ; 21 cm
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English
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"How did we get to a point in society where, as one politician said in 2010, "No one cares about crazy people?" It's a question that bestselling author Ron Powers set out to answer, after both of his sons were diagnosed with schizophrenia and the issue of mental health in America became all too personal. What he found was a legacy of bad science, ill-advised policies, and phony promises that stretches back generations. Braided with this fascinating...
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2013
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English
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"A cutting-edge account of the latest science of autism, from the best-selling author and advocate Temple Grandin is a star, a Time Magazine top 100 Hero and an inspiration to millions worldwide. Since she started writing and speaking about autism, the number of people diagnosed with it has skyrocketed--but so has the research that is transforming our understanding of the autistic brain. Now she brings her singular perspective to a thrilling journey...
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BenBella Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
217 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
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"Physician and neuroscientist Daniel G. Amen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life and The Daniel Plan shares a proven approach to help students excel in school, including study tips tailored to each reader's unique brain type. Brain health pioneer Dr. Daniel Amen knows what it takes to get the brain ready to succeed. Change Your Brain, Change Your Grades draws on Dr. Amen's experience as a neuroscientist and...
20) Adultery
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Publisher
Center Point Large Print
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
Center Point Large Print edition.
Physical Desc
303 pages (large print) ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Linda has everything, but all she feels is emptiness. So she embarks on an adventure as unexpected as it is daring, and which reawakens a side of her that she thought had disappeared"--
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