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22) Stella Maris
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Passenger novels volume 2
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"Stella Maris is an intimate portrait of grief and longing, as a young woman in a psychiatric facility seeks to understand her own existence. 1972, Black River Falls, Wisconsin: Alicia Western, twenty years old, with forty thousand dollars in a plastic bag, admits herself to the hospital. A doctoral candidate in mathematics at the University of Chicago, Alicia has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, and she does not want to talk about her...
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Unravel the complexities of schizophrenia with "Schizophrenia Demystified: Doctor's Secret Guide." This comprehensive guide is your gateway to understanding and managing schizophrenia through a holistic, biopsychosocial approach.Begin your journey by comprehending the nature of schizophrenia, including its various types, prevalence, and risk factors. Explore the transformative potential of the biopsychosocial model and its impact on individuals and...
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Embark on a poignant journey through the intricacies of 'Whispers from the Margins: Living with Schizotypal Sensibilities.' This insightful exploration navigates the challenges faced by individuals with schizotypal personality disorder, shedding light on coping strategies, social isolation, and the stigma surrounding mental health. From eccentric behaviors to therapeutic approaches and holistic wellness, this book delves into the complexities of living...
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"Cadence 'Cady' Archer arrives on Harvard's campus searching for answers about her brother, a schizophrenic genius who leapt from his dorm room window the year before ... As Cady struggles under the enormous pressure that comes with being at Harvard, she begins to investigate her brother's life on campus. What was it that caused Eric to spiral into an irretrievable madness--the paranoia, the delusions, the illusory enemies--after he had been doing...
27) Schizophrenia
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SCHIZOPHRENIA
46.4% of the United States adult population experience mental illness at some point in their lives. Nearly half of American adults will deal with a mental or emotional disorder to some degree, yet far from all will be aware of this happening, let alone seek help in managing it.
Of the different mental and emotional disorders, Schizophrenia is frequently presented as the scariest, rarest, most mysterious, and most dangerous one of them...
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2018.
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Sandra Allen did not know her uncle Bob very well. As a child, she had been told he was "crazy," that he had spent time in mental hospitals while growing up in Berkeley in the 60s and 70s. But Bob had lived a hermetic life in a remote part of California for longer than she had been alive, and what little she knew of him came from rare family reunions or odd, infrequent phone calls. Then in 2009 Bob mailed her his autobiography. Typewritten in all...
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2019.
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"A stunning debut novel ... about a Nigerian family living in Utah and their uncomfortable assimilation to American life. Living in small-town Utah has always been an uneasy fit for Tunde Akinola's family, especially for his Nigeria-born parents. Though Tunde speaks English with a Midwestern accent, he can't escape the children who rub his skin and ask why the black won't come off. As he struggles to fit in and find his place in the world, he finds...
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In Schizophrenia and Suicide: Finding Hope, Meaning, and Direction, the author shares how, as a person with schizophrenia, the thought of suicide, for her, and also for others with this disease, can be a constant threat to their well-being. In this book she explores the topic of survival for people who have a mental illness, for whom self-destruction through suicide is all too common in the age of medicines, psychotherapies, and peer counselling....
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This book is based on, an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and Elyn Saks, Orrin B. Evans Distinguished Professor of Law, and Professor of Law, Psychology and Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at USC. During this wide-ranging conversation, Elyn Saks candidly shares her personal experiences with schizophrenia and discusses the intersection of law, mental health and ethics: the legal and ethical implications surrounding mental...
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Descent into Madness (and how I found myself again) is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, self-help, and inspirational writing subgenres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to the frank discussion of sexual situations. This candid and compelling memoir penned by author Joan Kopczynski chronicles the author's most challenging years when mental illness had her in its grip. From a successful life in San Francisco, working for the CIA, and dating...
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2023.
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English
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"When the Rosens moved to New Rochelle in 1973, Jonathan Rosen and Michael Laudor seemed destined to become inseparable. The boys, both children of college professors, grew up on the same street in intellectually vibrant homes shaped by ideas, liberal Jewish culture, the trauma of the Holocaust, and a shared love of basketball and standup comedy. But the two best friends were also keen competitors bearing the same great expectations, and when Michael...
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"Inside the Mind: Understanding Paranoid Schizophrenia" is an insightful and compassionate exploration of one of the most complex and often misunderstood mental health conditions - paranoid schizophrenia. This book offers a comprehensive and accessible guide for readers who seek to gain a deeper understanding of the condition, its impact on individuals and their loved ones, and the broader implications for society.Through a combination of clinical...
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In the labyrinth of mental health, "Finding Clarity" emerges as a guiding light, a lifeline of hope, and a powerful resource for those navigating the complex landscape of schizoaffective disorder. This book is a beacon of understanding and empowerment, dedicated to patients and their families, offering insight, knowledge, and a roadmap towards resilience.Schizoaffective disorder, with its intricate blend of mood disorders and psychotic symptoms, can...
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The word of God is the divine sword to diminish any power over your mind. Happy mind equates positive life.This book is a conquering lion over the spirit of schizophrenia. It will speak life unto your flesh, soul and spirit-healing and deliverance are the bread and butter of the kingdom of God.Healing is God's business. We can partner with Him through His written Word to receive the promises He promised the children of Abraham. Schizophrenia is a...
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A lot of people are familiar with disorders like anxiety, depression, and OCD, but schizophrenia doesn't seem as widely understood as these disorders. While the public may have no problem recognizing or classifying schizophrenia as a mental illness, its familiarity, its symptoms, and its effects lack depth, which continues to cause excessive concern and the stigmatization of schizophrenic individuals.
This book will delve deeper into the most recent...
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A riveting memoir, Making Bipolar Lemonade, tells the stunningly brave and powerful true account of one man's descent into major depressive and manic episodes and how he found lifesaving therapy and medication to overcome and triumph.When thirty-five-year-old John Medl is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital, he is sure it is a mistake. A graduate from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, John's life appears...
39) I am not alone
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Alberto is an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, living in New York City, and is now suspected of a terrible crime; his friend Grace is a top student with every advantage, and she is determined to prove Alberto's innocence.
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2022.
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"Amal Robardin, a Lebanese immigrant and a therapist in training, finds herself out of her depth when her first client, Yasmin, a schizophrenic, is visited by a nightly malevolent presence that seems all too real. Yasmin becomes obsessed with Robert Chambers' classic horror story collection The King in Yellow. Messages she finds in the book lead Yasmin to disappear, seeking answers she can't find in therapy. Amal attempts to retrace her patient's...
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