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"A unique and elegant blend of science, memoir, travel writing, history, and medicine, How to Change Your Mind is a triumph of participatory journalism. By turns dazzling and edifying, it is the gripping account of a journey to an exciting and unexpectednew frontier in our understanding of the mind, the self, and our place in the world. The true subject of Pollan's "mental travelogue" is not just psychedelic drugs but also the eternal puzzle of human...

Highly sensitive people or empaths see life through the eyes of compassion and caring. They were born that way. As a result, they carry a tremendous amount of inner light. But theyre also the favored prey of “vampires” who feed off empaths energy and disrupt their lives on every level physical, emotional, and financial. In Dodging Energy Vampires, Christiane Northrup, M.D., draws on the latest research in this exciting new field, along with stories...

"In a tech-saturated world, a return to outdoor play is exactly what our children need. Founder of 1000 Hours Outside shows parents how to help their kids discover the fun-not to mention the physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual benefits-that awaits them beyond the four walls of their home"-- "It may shock you to learn that we spend an average of 4-7 minutes outside each day--while we spend 4-7 hours using devices with screens. Needless...

A priest of a small congregation in upstate New York battles with despair brought about by his troubled past.

"366 Days to a Better Brain, Mind, and Life! In Change Your Brain Every Day psychiatrist and clinical neuroscientist Daniel Amen, MD, draws on over 40 years’ clinical practice with tens of thousands of patients to give you the most effective daily habits he has seen that can help you improve your brain, master your mind, boost your memory, and make you feel happier, healthier, and more connected to those you love. Incorporating Dr. Amen’s tiny...

"An anthology of essays and illustrations that illuminate mental health topics in a straightforward way"--

Presents integrative treatment strategies for low mood and depression; offers advice on lifestyle, behavior, and dietary changes; and helps readers assess their own emotional wellness and build personalized plans to manage their moods.

When their Maman returns from being hospitalized for a breakdown, Violaine and her sister find their home turning into an emotional landmine due to Maman's violent mood swings and flagrant disregard for personal boundaries.

"Music broadcaster and composer Stephen Johnson explores how Stostakovich's music took shape under Stalin's reign of terror, and how it gave form to the fears and hopes of an oppressed people. Johnson writes of the healing effect of music on sufferers of mental illness and tells of how Shostakovich's music lent him unexpected strength in his struggle with bipolar disorder. Through interviews conducted with surviving members of Soviet orchestras, through...

“For most of us,” writes Anna Borges, “self-care is a wide spectrum of decisions and actions that soothe and fortify us against all the shit we deal with.” You may already practice some form of self-care, whether its taking an extra-long shower after a stressful day, splurging on a ~fancy~ dinner, or choosing Netflix over that friend-of-a-friends birthday party. But when life gets so overwhelming that you want to stay in bed, some more radical...