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The image many people have of depression is devastating - a chronic condition that leaves not only the sufferer but also their loved ones at a loss. Unfortunately, psychotherapies often focus on deficits rather than individual strengths and resources. Although this makes patients feel understood, there is a risk that they will become stuck in the role of victim. But what about those who seem to be functioning normally, those who masterfully hide their depression behind a smile? High-functioning depression" is often overlooked because people affected by it have good coping strategies to deal with everyday life. In this groundbreaking book, Dr Michelle Hildebrandt, a specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy, shows how high-functioning depression can be recognised and how resource-oriented therapy can help not only those affected, but also other people with depression and their relatives. This book broadens the picture of depression and creates a space of hope.
With medical help, the troublesome symptoms of episodic depression (e.g., insomnia, agitation) can be alleviated right at the start of a treatment program. Drawing on his extensive practical experience, the author describes the details of treatment, the effects of commonly used drugs, the role of psychotherapy, and the latest research findings in layman’s terms. This can help those suffering from episodic depression and their family members understand the disorder and prepare for therapy. Target Group: Anyone affected by episodic depression and their relatives; psychiatrists and psychotherapists; physicians treating patients with depression.
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A crisis does not make a disease. It only becomes dangerous when we get stuck – in the ways of thinking and acting that are rooted in our fears and desires, but not in reality. That way, we wear ourselves out for nothing; exhaustion and frustration increase, and may even end in depression. This book sheds a light on ten main stress situations that may be the reason for depression. It goes far beyond the usual explanations of the symptoms of depression or individual stories, and is a treasure trove for people who want to understand what has caused them to wear themselves out mentally and how they can lift themselves out of this low.
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Depression and bipolar disorder are part of a group of mental illnesses called mood disorders. People with these conditions may experience unusual and extremely low or elevated moods as well as unpredictable mood swings. These disorders can also affect one's physical well-being. For many years people who suffered from mood disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder were stigmatized for their problems. Most doctors and medical scientists now believe that these illnesses are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain and can be treated with medication and talk therapy. Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Second Edition provides the basic facts needed to understand the different types of depression and related disorders and what defines them, including the typical symptoms, possible causes, and current treatments.
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Chronically depressed patients are often considered difficult to treat because the illness is often closely related to severe traumatic experiences. This manual focuses on traumatized, chronically depressed patients: it outlines both the disorder as well as its diagnostic approach and explains the basic assumptions of the psychoanalytic understanding of depression. It explains the basic treatment steps in long-term psychoanalytic treatment of chronically depressed, early traumatized patients, and addresses specific challenges such as suicidality, aggression, and guilt. Basic therapeutic approaches and treatment principles are illustrated through specific case examples. The effectiveness of this manual has been demonstrated in a study of long-term therapies for chronic depression (the so-called LAC Depression Study). For:• psychoanalysts• psychotherapists working on the basis of depthpsychology• mental health professionals that provide psychotherapy• candidates for training in psychotherapy
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This series of books divided into 4 volumes.In chronological order,this series record Mao’s life in 4 different period of time and different activity places in the form of stories,which embody the fobsimon and the ability to stabilize the nation of the great man.
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Everybody feels sad or listless at some point. This is normal. Melancholia or depression are more severe and longerlasting variants of these moods. The entire body, thought patterns, life and social relationships are affected. Depression occurs frequently and in all stages of life but is often not recognized or recognized too late and often treated inappropriately. The consequences are unnecessary suffering, loss of quality of life, strain on the family, illnesses, and even shortened life expectancy despite the availability of successful treatment options. This title outlines the symptoms and patterns of depression as well as possible causes and treatment options. In addition, self-help options are presented. The guide helps to better understand the illness and is also suitable for being read in parallel to an ongoing treatment and thus supporting the therapy. For:• those affected and their families• psychotherapists• psychiatrists• psychological coaches• primary care physicians
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Å bli eldre – uten depresjon by Erik Wibe is an insightful guide that offers practical advice and heartfelt reflections on the journey of aging. Drawing from his own experiences as a 90-year-old, Wibe tackles the challenges and opportunities of growing older, from finding suitable housing and maintaining social connections to embracing new technologies. This book serves as both a manual for those navigating the later stages of life and a source of wisdom for younger generations looking to understand what lies ahead. With warmth and clarity, Wibe reminds us that aging can be a time of joy, learning, and continued personal growth.
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Depression is one the most common mental disorders and nurses and other health professions meet people struggling with depression at any age and from any background. Until now, there has not been a comprehensive book on how nursing professionals can treat their patients that suffer from depression. This title now offers a multiprofessional, multidemensional and ressource-focussed approach that can close this gap. It provides professionals with background information on depression and its causes, practical information on how to deal with patients from different stages of life, from children to seniors, and explains what different approaoches can be used (e.g. Mindfulness) to help those suffering from depression. Target Group: Psychiatric Nurses
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An evidence-based guide to the assessmentand treatment of childhooddepression with a focus on a family-basedapproach• Up-to-date overview of theevidence-base• Step-by-step guidance of a family-focusedtreatment• Downloadable handouts for clinicalpracticeThis volume in the Advances in Psychotherapyseries provides the reader withan up-to-date, evidence-based introductionto the assessment and treatmentof childhood depression, includingmajor depressive disorder, persistentdepressive disorder, disruptive mooddysregulation, and adjustment disorders.After exploring the latest knowledgeon the diagnosis, course, theories,and contributing factors of childhooddepression, the author presents a stepby-step description of family-focusedtreatment for childhood depression(FFT-CD), which integrates CBT andfamily therapy goals.
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From children's book author Emily House comes a wonderful story that re-connects us with our planet. A modern fable inspired by recent events, Earth Takes a Break is a touching picture book jam-packed with fun illustrations and woven together with a message of hope. When Earth feels unwell, she goes to the doctor to ask for help. What the doctor prescribes seems impossible to Earth, until she wakes the next day to find a surprising change!
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A fear of one’s own emotions can lead people to develop what has been termed emotion- or affect phobia. To deal with this specific kind of phobia, Affect Phobia Therapy (APT) has proven to be useful. In APT, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and experimental techniques are combined to help the patient to learn to accept and manage emotions again. Research shows that especially people suffering from anxiety or depression and people with avoidant or dependent personality disorders benefit from this method. This book offers a practical explanation of this evidence-based therapeutic method. The eight chapters focus on all different aspects of APT and the underlying theoretical concepts are illustrated with example patient-therapist dialogues. Target Group: psychologists, psychotherapists, students
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Hüte dich vor der Stille, denn ihr folgt der Tod Ein verblichenes Foto – mehr hat der krebskranke Lukas Pohl nicht von seinem leiblichen Vater. Verzweifelt sucht er nach ihm, er braucht dessen Rückenmarkspende. Ex-Profikillerin Helena Groß und Anwalt Maximilian Storm übernehmen den tragischen Fall. Kaum finden sie erste Spuren, beschleicht Helena das Gefühl, beschattet zu werden. Spielt ihr Mandant ein falsches Spiel mit ihnen? Als Zeugen, die sie befragen wollten, brutal ermordet werden, wird ihnen klar: Es geht nicht allein um das Aufspüren eines Mannes. Es geht um verschollen geglaubte Diamanten und um einen Täter, der sein böses Geheimnis mit allen Mitteln bewahren will. Gleichzeitig wird Helena von ihrer dunklen Vergangenheit eingeholt. Sie sieht sich gezwungen zu handeln, und die Situation eskaliert. Der Killer schlägt erneut zu. Und alles, was er zurücklässt, ist tödliche Stille… Der dritte Band der Thrillerserie rund um die ebenso geheimnisvolle wie tödliche Helena Groß und den ehemaligen Staranwalt Maximilian Storm. Ungekürzt gelesen von Viola Müller.
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It’s been a while since you caught up with Charissa. You finally – finally! – find thetime to meet your friend for coffee, but after the usual pleasantries, she opens upto you.She’s been diagnosed with depression. A moment like this can feel like a fork inthe road. Will it lead to an emotionally rewarding conversation or... cause a lot ofconfusion and awkwardness?Many of us still largely choose not to talk about mental health – and that oftenbreeds misconceptions and social stigma. Join Charissa as she guides you throughthese unfamiliar territories and terrains that can be difficult to navigate.Let the conversation begin.
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This volume is the first ever attempt to unite and translate some of the key texts which informed Johan Huizinga's famous study of the Burgundian court, The Waning of the Middle Ages, a work which has never gone out of print. It combines these texts with sources that Huizinga did not consider, those that illuminate the wider civic world that the Burgundian court inhabited and the dynamic interaction between court and city. Through these sources, and an introduction offering new perspectives on recent historiography, the book tests whether Huizinga's controversial vision of the period still stands. Covering subjects including ceremonial events, such as the spectacles and gargantuan banquets that made the Burgundian dukes the talk of Europe, the workings of the court, and jousting, archery and rhetoric competitions, the book will appeal to students of late medieval and early modern Europe and to those with wider interests in court culture, ritual and ceremony.
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Sie nennt sich Helena Groß. Sie lebt zurückgezogen in einem heruntergekommenen Berliner Hinterhaus. Sie hütet ein dunkles Geheimnis. Und sie hat Jahre damit verbracht, vor ihrer Vergangenheit davonzulaufen. Helena sieht sich gezwungen, dem ehemaligen Staranwalt Maximilian Storm bei der Aufklärung eines besonders grausamen Mordfalls zu helfen. Ein junger Mann ist in seiner Wohnung lebendig verbrannt. Der Brandstifter hat ihm den Fluchtweg versperrt. Als Helena und Storm denken, das perfide Spiel des Täters endlich durchschaut zu haben, passiert das, was niemals hätte passieren dürfen: Helenas Vergangenheit, voller Gewalt und Tod, holt sie gnadenlos ein. Sie muss sich ihr stellen. In der blutigen Stadt… "Die blutige Stadt" ist der Auftakt einer Thrillerserie rund um die ebenso geheimnisvolle wie tödliche Helena Groß und den ehemaligen Staranwalt Maximilian Storm. Ungekürzt gelesen von Viola Müller und Stephan Benson
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Schrei um dein Leben – niemand wird dich hören! Ein toter Obdachloser in Berlin. Eine reiche Frau mit einem besonderen Interesse an der Aufklärung des Falles. Ein schwerkranker Bandenchef inmitten eines Krieges zweier tschetschenischer Verbrechersyndikate. Und ein BND-Agent mit undurchsichtigen Zielen und Absichten … Helena Groß, Ex-Profikillerin des KGB, hat ihre blutige Vergangenheit endgültig hinter sich gelassen. Sie arbeitet jetzt als Privatermittlerin. Doch dann übernehmen sie und ihr Partner, der Anwalt Maximilian Storm, den vermeintlichen Routinefall des toten Obdachlosen. Bei ihren Recherchen stechen sie in ein wahres Wespennest. Ihre Gegner sind skrupellose Mörder, die in ihrer Gier nach Macht und Geld gnadenlos jeden beseitigen werden, der sich ihnen in den Weg stellt – auch Helena und Maximilian … "Die verlorenen Schreie" ist der zweite Band der Thrillerserie rund um die ebenso geheimnisvolle wie tödliche Helena Groß und den ehemaligen Staranwalt Maximilian Storm. Ungekürzt gelesen von Viola Müller und Stephan Benson
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Finde die Wahrheit in einem Netz aus Lügen Obwohl Reva einer Verschwörung innerhalb der Elite von New London auf die Spur gekommen ist, konnte sie den wahren Verantwortlichen für die Mordserie in der Menschenwelt nicht finden. Weil die Unruhen in der Hexengesellschaft immer größer werden, kehrt sie auf der Suche nach Antworten in ihre magische Heimat zurück. Inmitten rauschender Feste muss sie erkennen, wer Freund und wer Feind ist. Dabei sind ihre heimlichen Gefühle für Gabriel alles andere als hilfreich. Insbesondere, da er fest davon überzeugt ist, seine Pflichten als Frühlingserbe erfüllen zu müssen. Doch nicht nur ihre verbotene Sehnsucht erschwert die Ermittlungen, sondern auch die wachsende Dunkelheit in ihr selbst. Ein Wettlauf mit der Zeit beginnt, bei dem sie alles verlieren könnte …
