Manic Minds

Manic Minds
Author: Lisa M. Hermsen
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2011-11-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0813552036

From its first depictions in ancient medical literature to contemporary depictions in brain imaging, mania has been largely associated with its Greek roots, "to rage." Prior to the nineteenth century, "mania" was used interchangeably with "madness." Although its meanings shifted over time, the word remained layered with the type of madness first-century writers described: rage, fury, frenzy. Even now, the mental illness we know as bipolar disorder describes conditions of extreme irritability, inflated grandiosity, and excessive impulsivity. Spanning several centuries, Manic Minds traces the multiple ways in which the word "mania" has been used by popular, medical, and academic writers. It reveals why the rhetorical history of the word is key to appreciating descriptions and meanings of the "manic" episode." Lisa M. Hermsen examines the way medical professionals analyzed the manic condition during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and offers the first in-depth analysis of contemporary manic autobiographies: bipolar figures who have written from within the illness itself.

Preternatural: My God-Given Manic Mind

Preternatural: My God-Given Manic Mind
Author: Phil Edwards
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2021-11-27
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1669801047

I learned much about myself writing this book. It is why the first subtitle is, “a journey of self-discovery,” including confessions of my “sex addiction,” significant enough to rate the second subtitle. I reveal truths about myself that no one knew about me, including me — until I had to accept them to be able to publicly admit them. To write this took a lot of gut-wrenching soul-searching. You will read in the preface that I dictated my book because I can’t type due to my stroke, employing the amazing Dragon (Nuance} naturally speaking speech recognition software, and I list the other factors enabling the me to write it.

Overcoming the Mind's Prison

Overcoming the Mind's Prison
Author: Conrad Riker
Publisher: Conrad Riker
Total Pages: 181
Release: 101-01-01
Genre: Humor
ISBN:

Are you trapped in the suffocating grip of hypochondria, constantly worried about your health, or struggling with manic episodes that disrupt your life? Do you feel like your mind is your own worst enemy? You're not alone. I've been there too, and I understand the pain, frustration, and despair you're going through. In "Overcoming the Mind's Prison," I share my personal journey and the strategies that finally set me free from the chains of hypochondria and manic disorders. In this book, you'll discover: 1. The root causes of hypochondria and why it's more than just a mind trick. 2. How manic disorders affect your relationships with friends, family, and colleagues, and what to do about it. 3. The role of medication and therapy in managing these conditions, and how to choose the right treatment for you. 4. The power of support groups in connecting with others who understand your pain. 5. How to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals to get the help you need. 6. The impact of hypochondria and manic disorders on your legal and financial well-being, and how to navigate these challenges. 7. The portrayal of hypochondria and manic disorders in popular culture, and its effects on public perception. 8. The latest advancements in treatment options and the potential benefits and drawbacks of each. Don't let your mind hold you hostage any longer. Take back control and start living the life you deserve. If you want to break free from hypochondria, manage your manic episodes, and reclaim your mental health, then buy "Overcoming the Mind's Prison" today.

FAITHFUL MINDS

FAITHFUL MINDS
Author: Edward D. Andrews
Publisher: Christian Publishing House
Total Pages: 456
Release: 2023-02-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

"FAITHFUL MINDS" is a comprehensive guide that combines the principles of Biblical counseling with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help readers achieve emotional and mental wellness. This book explores the intersection of these two disciplines, offering practical advice and guidance for those seeking to improve their mental health through a faith-based approach. Drawing on Biblical teachings and psychological insights, the author provides a step-by-step guide to understanding the root causes of emotional struggles and negative thinking patterns. Readers will learn how to identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and cultivate a more positive and resilient mindset. This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to improve their mental and emotional health through a faith-based approach. It offers practical guidance, insightful anecdotes, and helpful exercises to help readers apply the principles of Biblical counseling and CBT to their daily lives. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or other emotional challenges, "FAITHFUL MINDS" offers a path to healing and renewed hope. Throughout this book, certain phrases and scriptures are repeated for emphasis, as a way of inculcating them into your way of thinking. This is a technique that Jesus also used, where he repeated his points to ensure that it was well established in the minds of his listeners. Repetition not only aids in memory but can also be used to effectively highlight key ideas and help your audience to understand them clearly. A good example of this is found in the book of Proverbs, where God inspired Solomon to repeat certain proverbs almost word-for-word, in order to convey knowledge and sharpen understanding.

The Sage Encyclopedia of Mood and Anxiety Disorders

The Sage Encyclopedia of Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Author: Dara G. Friedman-Wheeler
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 2486
Release: 2024-10-15
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1071886274

Courses in psychological distress and disorders are among the most popular courses in psychology programs, and mood and anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent disorders covered in these classes and encountered by mental health professionals. Although there are books on mood and anxiety disorders, on particular aspects of them, and on their presentation in specific populations, such works do not provide students new to the field with a comprehensive and accessible ready reference for understanding these disorders with respect to their phenomenology, etiology, and treatment, and through an inclusive lens that consistently considers how these symptoms appear and are construed across cultures, addressing societal factors such as race, culture, equity, and oppression. It is hoped that The SAGE Encyclopedia of Mood and Anxiety Disorders will fill this gap, allowing students and other interested readers to become familiar with past and current approaches and theories and to enhance their understanding of the sociocultural factors that affect how we discuss, approach, and treat these types of psychological distress. As such, consideration of sociocultural factors will infuse the three-volume set. The encyclopedia will consist of approximately 450 entries (essays), arranged alphabetically within three volumes.

The Intentional Brain

The Intentional Brain
Author: Michael R. Trimble
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2016-07-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1421419505

“A tour de force: an assessment of the ‘culture’ of mind–brain relations beginning with the ancients and ending in the present.” —Edward Shorter, PhD, National Book Award finalist and author of A History of Psychiatry Neuropsychiatry has a distinguished history, yet its ideals and principles fell out of fashion in the early twentieth century as neurology and psychiatry diverged into separate disciplines. Later, neuropsychiatry reemerged as the two disciplines moved closer again, accelerated by advances in neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, and drugs that alter the functioning of the central nervous system. But as neuropsychiatrist Michael R. Trimble explains in The Intentional Brain, the new neuropsychiatry has its own identity and is more than simply a borderland between two disparate clinical disciplines. Looking at neuropsychiatry in the context of major cultural and artistic achievements, Trimble explores changing views of the human brain and its relation to behavior and cognition over 2,500 years of Western civilization. Beginning with the early Greek physicians and moving through the Middle Ages, Enlightenment, Romantic era, World Wars, and present day, he explores understandings about the brain’s integral role in determining movement, motivation, and mood. Persuasively arguing that storytelling forms the backbone of human culture and individuality, Trimble describes the dawn and development of artistic creativity and traces the conflicts between differing philosophical views of our world and our position in it. A sweeping history of the branch of medicine concerned with both psychic and organic aspects of mental disorder, the book reveals what scientists have learned about movement and emotion by studying people with such diseases as epilepsy, syphilis, hysteria, psychosis, movement disorders, and melancholia. The Intentional Brain is a marvelous and interdisciplinary look at the clinical interface between the mind and the brain.

Mental Health Social Work

Mental Health Social Work
Author: Colin Pritchard
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2006-02-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1134365446

In Mental Health Social Work, Colin Pritchard draws on his many years of experience in research, teaching and practice in order to explore key issues for social workers who want to work in the mental health field. Mental health social work can be one of the most rewarding and one of the most frustrating areas of social work practice. Social workers need to have a good knowledge of interventions and their evidence bases, from pharmacology to psychotherapy, but also be able to work sensitively and effectively with both clients and carers in a rapidly changing context. Based on a series of case studies and research based practice, the book explores key topics including: the multiple factors affecting mental health the bio-psycho-social model of practice key areas including depression, suicide, schizophrenia and personality disorder the mental healthâ€"child protection interface residential work treatment modalities. Presenting new and challenging research findings in this field, this book will be invaluable reading for undergraduate social work students and for practising social workers.

Yin Yoga Therapy and Mental Health

Yin Yoga Therapy and Mental Health
Author: Tracey Meyers
Publisher: Singing Dragon
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2022-06-21
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0857013831

This highly illustrated guide teaches yoga therapists and mental health professionals how to integrate Yin Yoga into practice and treatment plans as part of a holistic approach to healing and treating a variety of mental health challenges and brain injuries. Yin yoga is an accessible form of yoga consisting of mainly floor based low force stretching, perfect for all patients regardless of physical limitations. The use of Yin yoga when combined with breath work and meditation can decrease anxiety, improve overall mood, and create a sense of well-being. With explanations on the principles of practice, such as asanas, meditation, breathwork and how to integrate different psychological methods to decrease emotional suffering and increase self-care along with examples of how to apply these principles for a range of mental health conditions; this guide is essential reading for all practitioners interested in an integrated approach to healing.

Orange Coast Magazine

Orange Coast Magazine
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 210
Release: 1989-08
Genre:
ISBN:

Orange Coast Magazine is the oldest continuously published lifestyle magazine in the region, bringing together Orange County¹s most affluent coastal communities through smart, fun, and timely editorial content, as well as compelling photographs and design. Each issue features an award-winning blend of celebrity and newsmaker profiles, service journalism, and authoritative articles on dining, fashion, home design, and travel. As Orange County¹s only paid subscription lifestyle magazine with circulation figures guaranteed by the Audit Bureau of Circulation, Orange Coast is the definitive guidebook into the county¹s luxe lifestyle.

Manic Depression

Manic Depression
Author: Fred Goodwin
Publisher: Lichtenstein Creative Media
Total Pages: 25
Release: 1998-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1888064307