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Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"From the New York Times bestselling author of Black Man in a White Coat comes a powerful and urgent call to center psychiatry and mental health care into the mainstream of medicine As much as we all might wish that mental health problems, with their elusive causes and unsettling behaviors, simply did not exist, millions of people suffer from them, sometimes to an extreme extent. Many others face addiction to alcohol and other drugs, as overdose and...
Author
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Trauma, heartbreak, anxiety, and mourning are all parts of the human experience, and Josh Fletcher's mission in life is to normalize the need to find a trusted professional with whom you can discuss all of life's scariest aspects. Through the lens of four of his patients--you'll share in their self-discovery and recovery as they untangle themselves from an all-too-familiar web of emotions. In between sessions, Fletcher struggles to balance his own...
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Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"An examination of the psychology of women who commit violent crimes"--
"A groundbreaking work by an internationally acclaimed forensic psychotherapist that looks at women who commit extreme acts of violence and cruelty and at the underlying oppression and abuse often at the heart of these crimes Women can be murderers and child abusers. They can commit acts of extreme and sadistic brutality. And those who do, are outcasts from society and from...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
''"Every so often a book comes along that is so brave and necessary, it extends a lifeline when it's needed most. This is one of those books." - Katherine Applegate, author of the Newbery Medal-winning, The One and Only Ivan Revered teacher, librarian, and story ambassador John Schu explores anorexia - and self-expression as an act of survival - in a wrenching and transformative novel-in-verse. But another voice inside me says, We need help. We're...
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Publisher
Simon Element
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Compassionate, groundbreaking, and urgently needed, Stand By Me provides caregivers with new ways to juggle the responsibilities and emotional ups and downs of caregiving. As the founder of the only devoted Caregivers Clinic in the country, clinical psychologist Dr. Allison Applebaum is no stranger to the intensity of being an unpaid, untrained family caregiver. She also understands that it is often the strength and well-being of these very caregivers-the...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"From the author of Irreversible Damage, an investigation into a mental health industry that is harming, not healing, American children In virtually every way that can be measured, Gen Z's mental health is worse than that of previous generations. Youth suicide rates are climbing, antidepressant prescriptions for children are common, and the proliferation of mental health diagnoses has not helped the staggering number of kids who are lonely, lost,...
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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''Patric Gagne realized she made others uncomfortable before she started kindergarten. Something about her caused people to react in a way she didn't understand. She suspected it was because she didn't feel things the way other kids did. Emotions like fear, guilt, and empathy eluded her. For the most part, she felt nothing. And she didn't like the way that "nothing" felt. She did her best to pretend she was like everyone else, but the constant pressure...
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A personal and cultural look at the dark underbelly of Western beauty standards and the lethal culture of disordered eating they've wrought. In Dead Weight, Emmeline Clein tells the story of her own disordered eating alongside and through other women from history, pop culture and the girls she's known and loved. Tracing the medical and cultural history of Anorexia, Bulimia, and Orthorexia, Clein investigates the economic conditions underpinning our...
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Series
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A quick and easy way to understand neurodiversity as written by neurodivergent people and our families Neurodiversity For Dummies is your essential guide in understanding neurodivergent conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. This quick and easy guide is perfect for anyone needing to know more about neurodiversity. And that's all of us—because recent estimates say that 15-20% of the world's population have some form of neurodivergence....
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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''In this revelatory memoir, Anna Gazmarian tells the story of how her evangelical upbringing in North Carolina failed to help her understand the mental health diagnosis she received, and the work she had to do to find proper medical treatment while also maintaining her faith. When Anna is diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2011, she's faced with a conundrum: while the diagnosis provides clarity about her manic and depressive episodes, she must confront...
Author
Publisher
Tyndale Refresh
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
''Parenting is about to get easier--and a whole lot more effective���. In a time when so many children and young adults seem to be struggling, parents are looking for help in bringing up mentally healthy kids who are equipped to thrive. Finally, evidence-based help is now available for overwhelmed parents who are trying their best but feel like they're falling short. #1 New York Times bestselling author and neuropsychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen...
Publisher
The Penworthy Company, LLC
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Let’s visit the world. This kit features a Countries of the World game, a ScrunchMap™ of the World, Classic Vehicles Aquapaints™, and a Bonjour Paris Puzzle. The first two manipulatives work to promote discussion and cognitive thinking. The next two manipulatives allow for relzxtion and calmness of the mind.
Publisher
The Penworthy Company, LLC
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
The Handyman Kit is perfect for those who love to work with their hands. This kit features the book Sears House Designs of the Thirties, Handyman Magnetic Board, KEVA Brain Builders, and Conversation Starters for Men. The first activity will elicity memories and stimulate conversation with the retro illustrated pieces. The second activity focuses on fine motor skills, strategy, physics, and basic engineering skills. The last activity will spark conversation,...
Publisher
The Penworthy Company, LLC
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Grab your friends and family for a fun game night. Challenge your logical and deductive reasoning skills with a colo sudoku game. Test your memory skills with a trivia game that's all about the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Lastly, keep your mind active with the fast and frantic Bananagrams game.
15) Stay sharp: Golf
Publisher
The Penworthy Company, LLC
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
The Sports: Golf Kit is sure to be a hole in one. This kit features a Golf Targe Game, Playable Art Balls, and a Half Moon Pond Puzzle. The first manipulative is a great way to keep active and hit the course indoors. The second manipulative unleashes creativity, aids in sensory stimulation, and can bring calmness. The third manipulative improves mental acuity and short-term memory.
Publisher
The Penworthy Company, LLC
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Enjoy the most beautiful trees in the world. This kit features Trees of the World Flashcards, Tree Bingo, a Japanese Maple Puzzle, and a Wooden Tile Matching Game. The first two activities work on improving memory and cognition, while building social skills. The third activity reinforces the connection between brain cells and improves mental speed and short-term memory. The fourth activity promotes concentration and sensory stimulation
17) Stay sharp: Dogs
Publisher
The Penworthy Company, LLC
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Penworthy's Dog Kit is fur-tastic for dog lovers. This kit features a DK Eyewitness Dog book, Dog Dominoes, Dressed Up Dog Memory Game, Animal Album, and Wonderful Animals Aquapaints. The first two activities work on improving memory and cognition, while building social skills. The third activity encourages creative thinking and has a positive effect on cognition by stimulating the mind and memory. The last activity allows for relaxation and calmness...
Publisher
The Penworthy Company, LLC
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Revisit the joy of fishing in your favorite spot. This kit features a Coastal Escape Aquapaints, Fishin-Opoly Board Game, and an Expressions Card Game. The first manipulative allows for relaxation and calmness of the mind through painting. The second manipulatives will create a sense of achievement, improving mental acuity and short-term memory." - Penworthy
Publisher
The Penworthy Company, LLC
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Explore the outdoors through a matching game and Yellowstone-opoly. Let your mind relax as you piece together a puzzle with a beautiful mountain scene. Lastly, enjoy a fun game of Kanoodle® that will improve fine motor skills, coordination, and short-term memory.
Publisher
The Penworthy Company, LLC
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Ready, Set, Action…Penworthy’s Let’s go to the Movies Kit is meant for movie fanatics. Get ready for a high-stakes game of James Bond Bingo or an auction-themed Hollywood game of John Wayne-Opoly. Don’t forget to test your movie knowledge with a movie trivia game. Lastly, challenge your memory skills with a Wizard of Oz matching game.
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