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Mental Health eBooks

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  • Thrive

    How Better Mental Health Care Transforms Lives and Saves Money

    A compelling argument for improving society's mental health through increased services and better policyMental illness is a leading cause of suffering in the modern world. In sheer numbers, it afflicts at least 20 percent of people in developed countries. It reduces life expectancy as much as smoking does, accounts for nearly half of all disability claims, is behind half of all worker sick days, ... Read more

    $23.99 USD

  • Administrations of Lunacy

    Racism and the Haunting of American Psychiatry at the Milledgeville Asylum

    by Mab Segrest ...
    **"Whew! They going to send around here and tie you up and drag you off to Milledgeville. Them fat blue police chasing tomcats around alleys." —Berenice in The Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullersA scathing and original look at the racist origins of the field of modern psychiatry, told through the story of what was once the largest mental institution in the world, by the prize-winning author ... Read more

    $20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Naked Lady Who Stood on Her Head

    A Psychiatrist's Stories of His Most Bizarre Cases

    “Stories of human behavior at its most extreme….With humor, compassion, empathy, and insight, Small searches for and finds the humanity that lies hidden under even the most bizarre symptoms.”—Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and A Whole New MindA psychiatrist’s stories of his most bizarre cases, The Naked Lady Who Stood on Her Head by Gary Small, M.D., and Gigi Vorgan—co-authors of The Memory Bible ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • The Mind of a Murderer

    A glimpse into the darkest corners of the human psyche, from a leading forensic psychiatrist

    'An intricate and brilliantly written psychiatric perspective on the most perplexing of crimes' Kerry Daynes, author of The Dark Side of the Mind'Beautifully written and very dark' Nimco Ali OBE'Whodunnit' doesn't matter so much, not to a forensic psychiatrist. We're more interested in the 'why'.In his twenty-six years in the field, Richard Taylor has worked on well over a hundred murder cases, ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Inside the Criminal Mind (Newly Revised Edition)

    **A brilliant, no-nonsense profile of the criminal mind, newly updated in 2022 to include the latest research, effective methods for dealing with hardened criminals, and an urgent call to rethink criminal justice from expert witness Stanton E. Samenow, Ph.D.“Utterly compelling reading, full of raw insight into the dark mind of the criminal.”—John Douglas, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Truth and Repair

    How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice

    From one of America’s most influential psychiatrists, an “extraordinary” and “profound” (New York Times) manifesto for reimagining justice for survivors of sexual traumaThe #MeToo movement brought worldwide attention to sexual violence, but while the media focused on the fates of a few notorious predators who were put on trial, we heard far less about the outcomes of those trials for the survivors ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Insane

    America's Criminal Treatment of Mental Illness

    by Alisa Roth ...
    An urgent exposéf the mental health crisis in our courts, jails, and prisonsAmerica has made mental illness a crime. Jails in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago each house more people with mental illnesses than any hospital. As many as half of all people in America's jails and prisons have a psychiatric disorder. One in four fatal police shootings involves a person with such disorders.In this ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • The Science of Evil

    On Empathy and the Origins of Cruelty

    An award-winning psychologist draws on years of research to unveil “a simple but persuasive hypothesis for a new way to think about evil.” ―New York TimesHow can we explain both cruelty and kindness? To award-winning psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen, the explanation for cruelty is low levels of empathy, and the explanation for kindness is high levels of empathy. In The Science of Evil, Baron-Cohen ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • The Other Dr. Gilmer

    Two Men, a Murder, and an Unlikely Fight for Justice

    **A “mesmerizing” (The New York Times Book Review) true story about a shocking crime and a mysterious illness that will forever change your notions of how we punish and how we heal—an expansion on one of the most popular This American Life episodes of all time, now with a new postscript“A remarkable medical detective story–cum–memoir, grippingly told . . . I was drawn in by every part of it.”—Atul ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $6.99 USD

  • Secret Of Mental Math Arithmetic: 70 Secrets To Super Speed Calculation and Amazing Math Tricks

    How to Do Math without a Calculator

    by Jason Scotts ...
    No matter how simple it may be, solving mathematical equations can be a challenge for quite a number of persons. Through his book titled “Secret Of Mental Math Arithmetic: 70 Secrets To Super Speed Calculation & Amazing Math Tricks”, Jason Scotts seeks to provide the solution to those mathematical problems. The main challenge has come from the fact that most persons have become used to grabbing a ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Train Your Brain & Mental Strength : How to Train Your Brain for Mental Toughness & 7 Core Lessons to Achieve Peak Mental Performance

    (Special 2 In 1 Exclusive Edition)

    by Jason Scotts ...
    Let's face it, especially these days, there's a lot going on and things are constantly coming at us to the point where overload sets in and mentally our brain is just not handling it. If that describes you, there's something you can do about it starting now. Get your hands on "Train Your Brain & Mental Strength: How to Train Your Brain for Mental Toughness & 7 Core Lessons to Achieve Peak Mental ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Child Mental and the Law

    The legal aspects of child mental health have changed in recent years, yet many who deal professionally with disturbed children are ill informed about the rights and responsibilities of minors. Child Mental Health and the Law addresses the need for a comprehensive, up-to-date text that describes the evolution of child mental health law and the relevance of the law to the child mental health ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • The Dance of Fear

    Rising Above Anxiety, Fear, and Shame to Be Your Best and Bravest Self

    Summary:Unhappiness, says bestselling author Harriet Lerner, is fueled by three key emotions: anxiety, fear, and shame. They are the uninvited guests in our lives. When tragedy or hardship hits, they may become our constant companions.Anxiety can wash over us like a tidal wave or operate as a silent thrum under the surface of our daily lives. With stories that are sometimes hilarious and sometimes ... Read more

    $8.49 USD $6.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Breakdown

    A Clinician's Experience in a Broken System of Emergency Psychiatry

    by Lynn Nanos ...
    Series Book 1 - serious mental illness, psychosis, reform
    When hospitals release seriously mentally ill patients too soon without outpatient follow-up, the patients can end up homeless, jailed, harming others, or even dead. When patients are deemed suitable for inpatient care, they can languish for weeks in hospital emergency departments before placements become available. Meanwhile, patients who fake the need for care are smoothly and swiftly moved to ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Conservatorship

    Inside California’s System of Coercion and Care for Mental Illness

    Is involuntary psychiatric treatment the solution to the intertwined crises of untreated mental illness, homelessness, and addiction? In recent years, politicians and advocates have sought to expand the use of conservatorships, a legal tool used to force someone deemed “gravely disabled,” or unable to meet their needs for food, clothing, or shelter as a result of mental illness, to take medication ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

  • Social Security Disability Law: A Reference for Social Security Disability Claims

    Do you have a severe physical disability or mental health disorder that keeps you from working full-time? Has it lasted, or is it expected to last, for at least one year? Were your benefits terminated? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. But did you know the government denies the majority of claims, even when people deserve ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Understanding And Treating Bipolar Disorders: Mental Health Issues

    by Desmond Gahan ...
    There are several types of bipolar disorder; all involve episodes of depression and mania to a degree.Bipolar disorder is a lifelong illness. Episodes of mania and depression eventually can occur again if you don't get treatment. Many people sometimes continue to have symptoms, even after getting treatment for their bipolar disorder. Here are the types of bipolar disorder:Bipolar I disorder ... Read more

    $2.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Bipolar Disorder :Am I Bipolar ? How Bipolar Quiz & Tests Reveal The Answers

    by Heather Rose ...
    What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder also commonly referred to as the manic depressive disorder, is a brain illness that is associated with abnormal mood swings, activity and energy levels as well as the ability of the affected person to perform normal daily activities. It can range from the lows of depression to the highs of obsession. As a result of the depression one may lose pleasure or ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

    A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees

    ***HIGHLY COMMENDED - HR & MANAGEMENT - BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2021***Provides guidance for both employers and staff on promoting positive mental health and supporting those experiencing mental ill health in the workplaceThe importance of good mental health and wellbeing in the workplace is a subject of increased public awareness and governmental attention. The Department of Health advises that one ... Read more

    $13.00 USD

  • Laws We Need To Know

    Understanding Rules and Programs for Persons with Mental Illness

    Those suffering from mental illness and their supporters need to understand and access complex rules and programs. As a knowledgeable attorney cannot be called every time a question arises, this book provides a ready reference tool. The author, Baron Miller, is a practicing attorney in San Francisco. He has been dealing for decades with legal issues affecting persons with mental illness. With ... Read more

    $18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Exercises for the Brain and Memory : 70 Neurobic Exercises & FUN Puzzles to Increase Mental Fitness & Boost Your Brain Juice Today (With Crossword Puzzles)

    by Jason Scotts ...
    Learn the best ways to improve mental health by grabbing a copy of this book. A lot of people today seek ways to retain and improve their memory and there is no better way to improve aside from these exercises. Just as the body needs physical exercises in order to function optimally, the brain needs to be exercised as well to prevent it from becoming sluggish. Get to know these fun and challenging ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Los pibes

    by Laura Caime ...
    Series series JQKA
    “Yo los vi. Tirar balas desde el techo entretejido de la cárcel manicomio a los locos que caminaban por el patio. Sus cuerpos de odio. Las escopetas en sus manos temblar como si estuvieran cazando pájaros. Vi sus zapatones negros crujir de muerte, yendo de uno a otro lado de las cornisas. Las risas por el miedo engendrado desprovistas de culpa. El sadismo en sus dientes durante una requisa. El ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Mental Strength & Positive Attitude: 7 Core Lessons For Achieving Peak Performance In Life

    A Practical Guide to Achieve Positivity

    by Jason Scotts ...
    If you are one of the individuals that is seeking health and wellness on not just the physical level but the mental as well, you need to read "Mental Strength & Positive Attitude: 7 Core Lessons For Achieving Peak Performance In Life." This text gets right to the point and explains the best techniques that can be used to improve mental performance. The author has gone to great lengths to make the ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Inconvenient People

    Lunacy, Liberty, and the Mad-Doctors in England

    by Sarah Wise ...
    The phenomenon of false allegations of mental illness is as old as our first interactions as human beings. Every one of us has described some other person as crazy or insane, and most all of us have had periods, moments at least, of madness. But it took the confluence of the law and medical science, mad–doctors, alienists, priests and barristers, to raise the matter to a level of "science," ... Read more

    $11.99 USD