Download or read book Breaking the Emotional Health Barriers written by Dr Reuben Phiri and published by BalboaPress. This book was released on 2012-09-19 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a concise form, devoid of academic rhetoric, this book describes how our emotions lead to common everyday illnesses. In todays family medicine clinics a large proportion of patients are presenting with such obvious emotional issues as depression, anxiety, panic attacks. This book seeks to show how other not so obviously emotional disease such high blood pressure, diabetes, strokes, heart attacks , obesity among other illnesses are emotional issues. For instance did you know that weight loss is almost always virtually impossible if the emotional issues surrounding obesity are not addressed? Now you will know why most diets fail to get rid of that excess flab. By reading this book it is hoped you will see this connection between your emotions and disease. The book seeks to show you in easy to understand language how you can take charge of your emotions and lead a healthier life.

Download or read book Breaking Emotional Barriers to Healing written by Craig A. Miller and published by Whitaker House. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Far too many Christians are waiting, hoping, and praying for healing, but either it doesn’t last or it doesn’t come at all. Doctors shrug and say there is nothing they can do. Pastors say it is your sin or attacks of the devil that blocks your healing. This only leaves people more helpless, hopeless, afraid, ashamed, and still sick or in pain. Craig Miller experienced his own miraculous physical healing, and he has dedicated his life to helping others receive the permanent emotional and physical restoration that is available through the healing power of God. Craig ministers to the spirit and soul to identify root causes that block your healing. He lends particular focus to cases in which no cause of an illness can be identified and what to do when healing does not occur. He provides easy-to-use, step-by-step practical methods that are viable, available, affordable, and effective at bringing real solutions to long-term pain and suffering. And he includes real-life examples of healing testimonies.

Download or read book Breaking the Barriers written by Ronald a Rufo and published by . This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unacceptably high rates of stress, anxiety, sleeplessness, and divorce have plagued the law enforcement profession for decades. Ask most police officers, firefighters, paramedics, prison guards, and anyone associated with police wellness and they will tell you "everything is fine." Yet the rate of police suicide continues to climb because of the profession's stigma against seeking help. Officers embrace their responsibility "to preserve and protect" by taking care of others ... but who is taking care of them? Through interviews with some of the most renowned professionals in their fields, author and speaker Dr. Ron Rufo, a highly decorated, 22-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, puts a spotlight on the importance of seeking mental health intervention before a minor issue becomes a major crisis. In Breaking the Barrier, Rufo's fourth book and his second on police wellness, he explains why emotional wellness is as essential as officers' tactical training. He and dozens of supportive professionals-from the fields of psychology, sleep medicine, religion, leadership management, epidemiology and environmental health, holistic medicine, exercise physiology, and alternative medicine-offer strategies to achieve and maintain emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual wellness throughout an officer's career. Ron Rufo is on a crusade to rid the law enforcement profession of its constant and relentless shadow of despair. After describing the history of the police culture that contributes to today's physical and mental health issues, he presents a cornucopia of tools for intervention and support to help all law enforcement officers achieve a work/life balance that will lead to a long, healthy, and well-deserved retirement.

Download or read book Schizophrenia written by Steven M. Silverstein and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading researchers address conceptual and technical issues in schizophrenia and suggest novel strategies for advancing research and treatment. Despite major advances in methodology and thousands of published studies every year, treatment outcomes in schizophrenia have not improved over the last fifty years. Moreover, we still lack strategies for prevention and we do not yet understand how the interaction of genetic, developmental, and environmental factors contribute to the disorder. In this book, leading researchers consider conceptual and technical obstacles to progress in understanding schizophrenia and suggest novel strategies for advancing research and treatment. The contributors address a wide range of critical issues: the construct of schizophrenia itself; etiology, risk, prediction, and prevention; different methods of modeling the disorder; and treatment development and delivery. They identify crucial gaps in our knowledge and offer creative but feasible suggestions. These strategies include viewing schizophrenia as a heterogeneous group of conditions; adopting specific new approaches to prediction and early intervention; developing better integration of data across genetics, imaging, perception, cognition, phenomenology, and other fields; and moving toward an evidence-based, personalized approach to treatment requiring rational clinical decision-making to reduce functional disability. Contributors Robert Bittner, Robert W. Buchanan, Kristin S. Cadenhead, William T. Carpenter, Jr., Aiden Corvin, Daniel Durstewitz, André A. Fenton, Camilo de la Fuente-Sandoval, Jay A. Gingrich, Joshua A. Gordon, Chloe Gott, Peter B. Jones, René S. Kahn, Richard Keefe, Wolfgang Kelsch, James L. Kennedy, Matcheri S. Keshavan, Angus W. MacDonald III, Anil K. Malhotra, John McGrath, Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg, Kevin J. Mitchell, Bita Moghaddam, Vera A. Morgan, Craig Morgan, Kim T. Mueser, Karoly Nikolich, Patricio O'Donnell, Michael O'Donovan, William A. Phillips, Wulf Rössler, Louis Sass, Akira Sawa, Jeremy K. Seamans, Steven M. Silverstein, William Spaulding, Sharmili Sritharan, Heike Tost, Peter Uhlhaas, Aristotle Voineskos, Michèle Wessa, Leanne M. Williams, Ashley Wilson, Til Wykes

Download or read book Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-09-03 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Estimates indicate that as many as 1 in 4 Americans will experience a mental health problem or will misuse alcohol or drugs in their lifetimes. These disorders are among the most highly stigmatized health conditions in the United States, and they remain barriers to full participation in society in areas as basic as education, housing, and employment. Improving the lives of people with mental health and substance abuse disorders has been a priority in the United States for more than 50 years. The Community Mental Health Act of 1963 is considered a major turning point in America's efforts to improve behavioral healthcare. It ushered in an era of optimism and hope and laid the groundwork for the consumer movement and new models of recovery. The consumer movement gave voice to people with mental and substance use disorders and brought their perspectives and experience into national discussions about mental health. However over the same 50-year period, positive change in American public attitudes and beliefs about mental and substance use disorders has lagged behind these advances. Stigma is a complex social phenomenon based on a relationship between an attribute and a stereotype that assigns undesirable labels, qualities, and behaviors to a person with that attribute. Labeled individuals are then socially devalued, which leads to inequality and discrimination. This report contributes to national efforts to understand and change attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that can lead to stigma and discrimination. Changing stigma in a lasting way will require coordinated efforts, which are based on the best possible evidence, supported at the national level with multiyear funding, and planned and implemented by an effective coalition of representative stakeholders. Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders: The Evidence for Stigma Change explores stigma and discrimination faced by individuals with mental or substance use disorders and recommends effective strategies for reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek treatment and other supportive services. It offers a set of conclusions and recommendations about successful stigma change strategies and the research needed to inform and evaluate these efforts in the United States.

Download or read book Reducing Suicide written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2002-10-01 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year, about 30,000 people die by suicide in the U.S., and some 650,000 receive emergency treatment after a suicide attempt. Often, those most at risk are the least able to access professional help. Reducing Suicide provides a blueprint for addressing this tragic and costly problem: how we can build an appropriate infrastructure, conduct needed research, and improve our ability to recognize suicide risk and effectively intervene. Rich in data, the book also strikes an intensely personal chord, featuring compelling quotes about people's experience with suicide. The book explores the factors that raise a person's risk of suicide: psychological and biological factors including substance abuse, the link between childhood trauma and later suicide, and the impact of family life, economic status, religion, and other social and cultural conditions. The authors review the effectiveness of existing interventions, including mental health practitioners' ability to assess suicide risk among patients. They present lessons learned from the Air Force suicide prevention program and other prevention initiatives. And they identify barriers to effective research and treatment. This new volume will be of special interest to policy makers, administrators, researchers, practitioners, and journalists working in the field of mental health.

Download or read book Break Your Barriers written by ANGEL CHUNG CHING and published by Babelcube Inc.. This book was released on 2024-01-20 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed for all those who want to overcome problems, challenges and obstacles in life and want to grow in their personal, family and work life. If you are looking for tips, life experiences, lessons learned and examples that inspire motivation to overcome obstacles in your life, this book will guide you in discovering them. You will learn how to identify and overcome your fears and limitations, set clear and achievable goals, develop a positive mindset and keep the flame of motivation alive on the journey to well-being and success. If you are a teenager or student, this book will help you explore and discover your life's purpose. It offers guidance to help you choose a professional career path aligned with your passions and natural abilities, enabling you to pursue what you love and excel in naturally. Moreover, it will empower you to develop the essential skills needed to reach your goals. If you find yourself in challenging economic circumstances, this book will guide you in identifying the obstacles that keep you in poverty. It offers alternatives to confront these challenges and overcome physical, mental, and spiritual limitations. Poverty is intricate, hard, risky and sometimes unfair. However, with hard work, education, and effort, it is possible to break free from its grip. If you're a frustrated and unsuccessful employee, the book will teach you how to surpass barriers hindering your progress. It provides alternatives to enhance your performance and encourages you to dare to develop the necessary skills to succeed in your career. If you are a business executive or manager, you will discover how to improve your leadership skills with honesty, integrity, teamwork and creativity. Additionally, you'll be motivated to manage your resources more effectively and boost the productivity of your team and company. If you are an educator, you will learn how to inspire your students, unlock their potential and prepar

Download or read book Communities in Action written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-04-27 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual's health status depends on his or her behavior and choice; community-wide problems like poverty, unemployment, poor education, inadequate housing, poor public transportation, interpersonal violence, and decaying neighborhoods also contribute to health inequities, as well as the historic and ongoing interplay of structures, policies, and norms that shape lives. When these factors are not optimal in a community, it does not mean they are intractable: such inequities can be mitigated by social policies that can shape health in powerful ways. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity seeks to delineate the causes of and the solutions to health inequities in the United States. This report focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed by the many and varied stakeholders that are part of communities or support them, as well as the root causes and structural barriers that need to be overcome.

Download or read book Breaking The Silence on Men s Mental Health written by Tyler Goodall and published by Tyler Goodall. This book was released on 2023-10-18 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Breaking the Silence On Men's Mental Health" is an empowering and compassionate book that delves into the often-overlooked subject of men's mental health. Drawing from extensive research, personal stories, and expert insights, this book aims to dismantle the societal stigma surrounding men's mental well-being while providing practical strategies for fostering emotional resilience and seeking help when needed.

Download or read book Break the mental health stigma Mental health in the workplace written by Eduardo Fernández-Jiménez and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2024-05-29 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Breaking the Chains Overcoming Addictions in the LGBTQ Community written by Marcos J Carvajal and published by Marcos J Carvajal. This book was released on 2023-12-25 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book invites readers on a transformative journey through addiction, a path characterized by profound struggle and potential for redemption. It delves into the intricacies of the human psyche, confronting the challenges of denial, shame, and vulnerability inherent in recognizing and accepting addiction. The book promises a deep exploration into the causes and manifestations of addiction, emphasizing the importance of understanding and compassion. It guides readers through the psychological process of acknowledging and confronting addiction, highlighting the emotional and physical toll it takes while also celebrating the resilience and strength of the human spirit. Emphasizing the necessity of community and professional support, the book shares inspiring stories of recovery, offering hope and a roadmap for those seeking to break free from the clutches of substance abuse and embark on a new chapter of healing and growth.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Adolescence written by Roger J.R. Levesque and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 3161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Adolescence breaks new ground as an important central resource for the study of adolescence. Comprehensive in breath and textbook in depth, the Encyclopedia of Adolescence – with entries presented in easy-to-access A to Z format – serves as a reference repository of knowledge in the field as well as a frequently updated conduit of new knowledge long before such information trickles down from research to standard textbooks. By making full use of Springer’s print and online flexibility, the Encyclopedia is at the forefront of efforts to advance the field by pushing and creating new boundaries and areas of study that further our understanding of adolescents and their place in society. Substantively, the Encyclopedia draws from four major areas of research relating to adolescence. The first broad area includes research relating to "Self, Identity and Development in Adolescence". This area covers research relating to identity, from early adolescence through emerging adulthood; basic aspects of development (e.g., biological, cognitive, social); and foundational developmental theories. In addition, this area focuses on various types of identity: gender, sexual, civic, moral, political, racial, spiritual, religious, and so forth. The second broad area centers on "Adolescents’ Social and Personal Relationships". This area of research examines the nature and influence of a variety of important relationships, including family, peer, friends, sexual and romantic as well as significant nonparental adults. The third area examines "Adolescents in Social Institutions". This area of research centers on the influence and nature of important institutions that serve as the socializing contexts for adolescents. These major institutions include schools, religious groups, justice systems, medical fields, cultural contexts, media, legal systems, economic structures, and youth organizations. "Adolescent Mental Health" constitutes the last major area of research. This broad area of research focuses on the wide variety of human thoughts, actions, and behaviors relating to mental health, from psychopathology to thriving. Major topic examples include deviance, violence, crime, pathology (DSM), normalcy, risk, victimization, disabilities, flow, and positive youth development.

Download or read book Police Trauma Loss and Resilience written by Konstantinos Papazoglou and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Research Handbook on Mental Health Policy written by Christopher G. Hudson and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2022-11-18 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Research Handbook is an essential guide to the design and use of research in mental health policy from a global perspective. It focuses on public mental health, as well as quasi-public and private policies in nations with significant private sectors.

Download or read book Inspiration Everywhere Tips for Finding Motivation in Your Daily Life written by Shu Chen Hou and published by KOKOSHUNGSAN®. This book was released on with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you feeling stuck in a rut? Do you find yourself lacking motivation and inspiration in your daily life? If so, you're not alone. Many of us struggle to find motivation and inspiration on a daily basis, but the good news is that inspiration is all around us if we know where to look. Introducing "Inspiration Everywhere: Tips for Finding Motivation in Your Daily Life". This comprehensive guide is packed full of practical tips and strategies to help you find inspiration and motivation in your daily life. Whether you're looking to improve your productivity at work, kickstart your fitness routine, or simply find more joy and fulfillment in your everyday life, this guide has something for everyone. With "Inspiration Everywhere: Tips for Finding Motivation in Your Daily Life", you'll be equipped with the tools and strategies you need to live your best life. Say goodbye to boredom, procrastination, and lack of motivation and hello to a life filled with purpose, inspiration, and joy. Don't wait any longer to start living the life you deserve. Get your copy of "Inspiration Everywhere: Tips for Finding Motivation in Your Daily Life" today and start living your best life!

Download or read book School Based Family Counseling written by Brian A. Gerrard and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by experts in the field, School-Based Family Counseling: An Interdisciplinary Practitioner’s Guide focuses on how to make integrated School-Based Family Counseling (SBFC) interventions, with a focus on integrating schools and family interventions, in an explicit step-by-step manner. Departing from the general language used in most texts to discuss a technique, this guide’s concrete yet user-friendly chapters are structured using the SBFC meta-model as an organizing framework, covering background information, procedure, evidence-based support, multicultural counseling considerations, challenges and solutions, and resources. Written in discipline-neutral language, this text benefits a wide variety of mental health professionals looking to implement SBFC in their work with children, such as school counselors and social workers, school psychologists, family therapists, and psychiatrists. The book is accompanied by online video resources with lectures and simulations illustrating how to implement specific SBFC interventions. A decision tree is included to guide intervention.

Download or read book Postnatal Mental Health written by and published by Xspurts.com. This book was released on with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Postnatal Mental Health: Overcoming the Baby Blues" is a powerful and compassionate guide designed to support new mothers through the complex terrain of postnatal mental health. This insightful book provides essential information, strategies, and resources to help you or a loved one navigate the challenges of the postpartum period with courage and resilience. Understanding Postnatal Mental Health Gain a comprehensive understanding of postnatal mental health and its various forms, from postpartum depression to anxiety and psychosis. Types of Postnatal Mental Health Disorders Delve into the specifics of postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum psychosis, gaining insight into their symptoms and effects. Risk Factors for Postnatal Mental Health Disorders Explore the factors that can contribute to the development of postnatal mental health disorders and learn how to recognize potential risk factors. Effects of Postnatal Mental Health on Mother and Baby Understand the far-reaching impact of postnatal mental health on both a mother's well-being and her baby's development. Seeking Support: The Importance of Treatment Discover the critical role of seeking support and treatment in overcoming postnatal mental health challenges. Self-Care Strategies for New Mothers Learn practical self-care strategies tailored to new mothers, including healthy lifestyle habits and effective stress management techniques. Building a Support Network Explore the importance of building a strong support network, including partner support and involving loved ones in the journey to recovery. Professional Resources and Treatment Options Discover the range of professional resources available, from therapy options and medication to support groups and peer support. Preventing Postnatal Mental Health Disorders Find out how to proactively prevent postnatal mental health disorders through antenatal education, preparation, and postnatal care. Breaking the Stigma: Raising Awareness Join the movement to break the stigma surrounding postnatal mental health by raising awareness and promoting understanding. "Postnatal Mental Health: Overcoming the Baby Blues" is a beacon of hope and guidance for new mothers and their families. Whether you're a new mom seeking help or someone who wants to support her, this book empowers you with knowledge, strategies, and the conviction that overcoming postnatal mental health challenges is not only possible but also an essential step toward a brighter, healthier future.Table of Contents Introduction Postnatal Mental Health: Overcoming the Baby Blues UNDERSTANDING POSTNATAL MENTAL HEALTH TYPES OF POSTNATAL MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION POSTPARTUM ANXIETY POSTPARTUM PSYCHOSIS RISK FACTORS FOR POSTNATAL MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS EFFECTS OF POSTNATAL MENTAL HEALTH ON MOTHER AND BABY MOTHER'S WELL -BEING BABY'S DEVELOPMENT SEEKING SUPPORT : THE IMPORTANCE OF TREATMENT SELF-CARE STRATEGIES FOR NEW MOTHERS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HABITS STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES BUILDING A SUPPORT NETWORK PARTNER SUPPORT AND INVOLVEMENT PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES AND TREATMENT OPTIONS THERAPY OPTIONS MEDICATION OPTIONS SUPPORT GROUPS AND PEER SUPPORT PREVENTING POSTNATAL MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS ANTENATAL EDUCATION AND PREPARATION POSTNATAL CARE AND FOLLOW -UP BREAKING THE STIGMA : RAISING AWARENESS