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April 2024

Depression Is not SomethingThat Just Happens

10 self-empowerment conceptsfor burnout, depression and trauma

by Barbara Günther-Haug

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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Medicine

Episodic Depression

Successful and Effective Treatment in Practice

by Ulrich Leutgeb

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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Literature & Literary Studies

January 2014

Court and civic society in the Burgundian Low Countries c.1420–1530

by Andrew Brown, Graeme Small

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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Psychiatry

Intoduction to Affect Phobia Therapy

by Dr. Quin van Dam

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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Bearing Witness

by Vinita Ramani, Griselda Gabriele

Suffering from postpartum depression after the birth of her first child, a 42-year old musters up the courage to try for another baby. Struggling through two trimesters of nausea, exhaustion and recurrent, intense dreams, she hopes to hit the 20-week milestone and see light at the end of the tunnel, only to discover during the routine ultrasound scan, that her baby has passed away. She is hospitalised to induce labour, and give birth to her little 20-week old son. And so begins a surreal life on the other side of loss, where grief and ecstasy are often bedfellows, tears come from nowhere, other people’s babies become the objects of intense affection and where the baby that never came to be, shows up in stars, stones, seeds and her toddler’s imagination.

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August 2020

Duden 30+ Eins für dich und eins für mich

Teilen macht Spaß

by Grimm, Sandra / Illustriert von Kraushaar, Sabine

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August 2020

Wünsche für mein kleines Mädchen

by Doyle, Ruth / Illustriert von Lindsay, Ashling; Übersetzt von Jänke, Cordula

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August 2020

Wünsche für meinen kleinen Jungen

by Doyle, Ruth / Illustriert von Lindsay, Ashling; Übersetzt von Jänke, Cordula

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August 2016

Depression-Care for Nursing and Health Care Professionals

by Thomas Hax-Schoppenhorst

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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May 2011

Down Under

Reise durch Australien

by Rau, Sandy; Rau, Gina

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January 2019

Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Second Edition

by Vatsal G. Thakkar, M.D. and Christine Adamec; Foreword by Pat Levitt, Ph.D., Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer, and Director, The Saban Research Institute; Director, USC Neuroscience Graduate Program

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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Humanities & Social Sciences

July 2022

Chronic Depression

by Leuzinger-Bohleber, Marianne; Fischmann, Tamara; Beutel, Manfred E.

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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Dealing with Depression

Information for Those Affected and Their Families

by Martin Hautzinger

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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Humanities & Social Sciences

April 2020

Early modern war narratives and the Revolt in the Low Countries

by Raymond Fagel, Leonor Álvarez Francés, William G. Naphy, Beatriz Santiago Belmonte

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Worlds Apart

A Conversation About Mental Health

by Wayne Reé, Nurjannah Suhaimi

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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Business, Economics & Law

September 2019

Tourism Crisis and Disaster Management in the Asia-Pacific

by Brent W Ritchie, Kom Campiranon

The Asia-Pacific area is notable as one of the fastest growing tourism regions and not surprisingly, tourism in this region has become the major driver of global tourism in general. Nonetheless, tourism industries in Asia Pacific has been challenged in recent years by a number of major crises and disasters including terrorism, outbreaks (e.g. SARS and Bird Flu), natural disasters (e.g. tsunamis, bushfires, flooding), and political crisis (e.g. protests and political instability).The aim of this book is to contribute to the understanding of crisis and disaster management generally, but with a specific focus on the Asia Pacific. With chapters contributed by international scholars and practitioners, this book discusses both the theoretical and practical approaches toward successful crisis and disaster management.

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Diseases & disorders

December 2015

Chronic Non-communicable Diseases in Low and Middle-income Countries

by Richard Cooper, Anoop Mishra, Liz Grant, Daniel Boakye, William Midodzi, Ursula Read, Kofi Anie, Nigel Unwin, Juliet Addo, Ernestina Coast, Montserrat Mendez, Philip Onyebujoh, Kwadwo Koram, Shanthi Mendis, André Pascal Kengne, Edited by Ama de-Graft Aikins, Charles Agyemang

Low and middle income countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America bear a significant proportion of the global burden of chronic non-communicable diseases. This book synthesizes evidence across countries that share similar socio-economic, developmental and public health profiles, including rapid urbanization, globalization and poverty. Providing insights on successful and sustainable interventions and policies, it shows how to slow and reverse the rising burden of chronic diseases in resource-poor settings.

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Clinical psychology

Bipolar Disorder

by Robert P. Reiser, Larry W. Thompson, Sheri L. Johnson, Trisha Suppes

This practitioner’s guide begins by describing the main features of bipolar disorder and considerations for differential diagnosis. Following this, current theories and models are described, along with decision trees for evaluating the best treatment options. The volume then guides the reader through a systematic, integrated approach to treatment, based on the best of recent research. The authors describe a structured directive therapy that is also collaborative and client centered. Special considerations, including managing suicide risk, substance misuse, and medication nonadherence, are addressed. It also provides extensive information on medication management and incorporating the latest findings of evidence-based treatment methods. The volume is rounded off by the inclusion of clinically oriented tools and sample forms. This compact volume brings to the practitioner a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to the treatment of bipolar disorder that is practical, easily accessible, and can be readily applied in clinical practice. Target Group: clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counselors, students.

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Children's & YA

The Little Lady in the Blue Mountains (5)

by Stefanie Taschinski/Nina Dullek

The Blue Mountains are calling! When Lilly’s grandma’s favourite cow falls ill, the Bear family immediately decide to pay them a visit – but without the Little Lady. Mother and Father Bear are worried that her chameleon-like behaviour might upset Grandma Annie. But Lilly, Charley and the Little Lady won’t accept such thinking. With a zip and a zoom the Little Lady opens her umbrella and up and away they go on the greatest mountain “salafari” of all time! But then something weird happens to the Little Lady: first her feet start to tickle, then her fine hiking boots start to pinch, and her jacket seems to be shrinking! She sees with horror that she is starting to grow. What can Lilly, Charley and she do to stop it?

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Humanities & Social Sciences

October 2021

The EU and crisis response

by Roger Mac Ginty, Sandra Pogodda, Oliver P. Richmond

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Teilen macht Spaß

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Information for Those Affected and Their Families

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A Conversation About Mental Health

by Wayne Reé, Nurjannah Suhaimi

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by Richard Cooper, Anoop Mishra, Liz Grant, Daniel Boakye, William Midodzi, Ursula Read, Kofi Anie, Nigel Unwin, Juliet Addo, Ernestina Coast, Montserrat Mendez, Philip Onyebujoh, Kwadwo Koram, Shanthi Mendis, André Pascal Kengne, Edited by Ama de-Graft Aikins, Charles Agyemang

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