"In this revolutionary book, renowned physician Gabor Maté eloquently dissects how in Western countries that pride themselves on their healthcare systems, chronic illness and general ill health are on the rise. Nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug; more than half take two. In Canada, every fifth person has high blood pressure. In Europe, hypertension is diagnosed in more than 30 percent of the population. And everywhere,...

Eat for your mental health and learn the fascinating science behind nutrition with this "must-read" guide from an expert psychiatrist (Amy Myers, MD).
Did you know that blueberries can help you cope with the aftereffects of trauma? That salami can cause depression, or that boosting Vitamin D intake can help treat anxiety?
When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness, cardiac health, and longevity. But what...

The former congressman and youngest child of Senator Ted Kennedy details his personal and political battles with mental illness and addiction while tracing the history of mental health care in America as it was reflected by his family.

Featuring chapters by the author's sister, Glenn Close, an account of the author's experiences with severe bipolar disorder discusses their parents' membership in the Moral Re-Armament cult, her struggles with addiction and her later-in-life diagnosis.

A deeply personal account of the life of the author's father—a nationally renowned neurologist who, after a life of helping to establish emerging fields in mental health, succumbed to Alzheimer's disease.

Describes the author's long time struggle with depression and her decision to participate in an experimental clinical trial that chemically induced comas approximating brain death multiple times.

Prominent authority Russell A. Barkley guides parents to understand why 6- to 18-year-olds with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) act the way they do--and provides practical steps to help them live up to their potential. Readers learn how to find the right professional help, get needed support at school, and manage challenging behavior using proven techniques. Packed with realistic stories and problem-solving ideas, this empathic guide...

A PETA Director of Campaigns describes how his elder care for his characteristically outlandish mother was shaped by haphazard home renovations, his mother's late-in-life diagnosis with schizophrenia and their community's compassionate support.

Incorporating Dr. Amen’s tiny habits and practices over the course of a year will help you: manage your mind to support your happiness, inner peace, and success, develop lifelong strategies for dealing with whatever stresses come your way, create an ongoing sense of purpose in a way that informs your daily actions. Learn major life lessons Dr. Amen has gleaned from studying hundreds of thousands of brain scans.