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- The valedictorian of being dead : the true story of dying ten times to live / by Armstrong, Heather B.,author.;
From New York Times bestselling author and blogger Heather B. Armstrong comes an honest and irreverent memoir--reminiscent of the New York Times bestseller Brain on Fire--about her experience as one of only a few people to participate in an experimental treatment for depression involving ten rounds of a chemically induced coma approximating brain death. For years, Heather B. Armstrong has alluded to her struggle with depression on her website, dooce. It's scattered throughout her archive, where it weaves its way through posts about pop culture, music, and motherhood. But in 2016, Heather found herself in the depths of a depression she just couldn't shake, an episode darker and longer than anything she had previously experienced. She had never felt so discouraged by the thought of waking up in the morning, and it threatened to destroy her life. So, for the sake of herself and her family, Heather decided to risk it all by participating in an experimental clinical trial involving a chemically induced coma approximating brain death. Now, for the first time, Heather recalls the torturous eighteen months of suicidal depression she endured and the month-long experimental study in which doctors used propofol anesthesia to quiet all brain activity for a full fifteen minutes before bringing her back from a flatline. Ten times. The experience wasn't easy. Not for Heather or her family. But a switch was flipped, and Heather hasn't experienced a single moment of suicidal depression since. Disarmingly honest, self-deprecating, and scientifically fascinating, The Valedictorian of Being Dead brings to light a groundbreaking new treatment for depression.
- Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Armstrong, Heather B.; Depressed persons; Depression, Mental;
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- Because we are bad : OCD and a girl lost in thought / by Bailey, Lily,author.;
As a child, Lily Bailey knew she was bad. By the age of 13, she had killed someone with a thought, spread untold disease, and ogled the bodies of other children. Only by performing secret routines could she correct her wrongdoing. But it was never enough. She had a severe case of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and it came with a bizarre twist. Candidly raw, this is a fascinating true story from a startlingly original voice.
- Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Bailey, Lily; Obsessive-compulsive disorder;
- Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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- Closer together : knowing ourselves, loving each other / by Grégoire Trudeau, Sophie,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."As a passionate advocate for mental health, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau believes that in order to know and accept ourselves fully, we need to understand why we think and feel the way we do, and recognize how our own unresolved issues are holding us back. And yet, all of us are capable of growth and positive change, if we're willing to stay open and curious throughout our lives. In Closer Together, Sophie shares moments from her own journey: from her childhood, through her struggles with an eating disorder in her teens and early adulthood; from a career as a speaker and television host to de facto first lady and mother of three. But above all, Sophie is a warm and empathetic connector, and her book is enriched by exclusive interviews with experts such as Gabor Maté, Liz Plank, Terrence Real, Catherine Price, Harville Hendrix, and Helen LaKelly Hunt--to name just a few--as she delves into the science behind our emotional signatures. She explores the questions that matter the most for our individual and collective growth, and in how we interact with others: How does the way we were raised contribute to our sense of self? How can we better prepare ourselves to deal with big emotions? What do we need from our relationships, and what can we contribute to them? What role do physical activity and creative pursuits play in mental health? How can we let go of what doesn't serve us and nurture what does? Drawing on her own mindfulness and yoga practices, Sophie also offers journaling prompts and other tools that will guide readers as they explore these questions in their own lives. In creating a space for openness, playfulness and creativity, Sophie inspires us to see that there are more things that bring us together than separate us, allowing us to stand in the light of our true potential."--
- Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Grégoire Trudeau, Sophie.; Mental health.; Self-actualization (Psychology);
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- How To Thrive. by Huynh, Duy,film director.; Chris Kamen Productions (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Chris Kamen Productions in 2022.This 2022 documentary follows positive psychotherapist Marie McLeod as she guides seven individuals through a transformative journey toward greater well-being. How to Thrive explores whether happiness can be intentionally cultivated by engaging in practices rooted in positive psychology and neuroscience. As the participants confront personal challenges, they work on building strengths, practicing self-compassion, and fostering deeper connections. Through their stories, the film delves into fundamental questions about happiness and demonstrates the potential for personal growth and change. Offering intimate insights into the science of well-being, How to Thrive reveals how people can learn to create more fulfilling lives.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; Psychology.; Instructional films.; Mental health.; Health.; Documentary films.; Emotions.; Psychotherapists.; Self-help techniques.; Psychotherapy.;
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- Time Passages. by Henry, Kyle,film director.; New Day Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by New Day Films in 2024.In the final months of his mother Elaine’s late-stage dementia, as a pandemic rages across the globe, filmmaker Kyle Henry time travels via his family archive and his own memories to heal past wounds. Theirs is a large Texan family, but as one of Elaine's primary caregivers, the gay son shares a unique and complicated bond with his mother. Charting his mother’s early life and dashed desires through to years of motherhood and self-sacrifice, and tracing their relationship to its inevitable end, TIME PASSAGES playfully reckons with feelings of grief, conflict and loss of control. Beneath the Kodachrome smiles and grainy Super-8 home movies, Henry unearths difficult truths as an act of intergenerational healing that becomes a testament to love, legacy and those things that carry us through life’s most challenging times. Major screenings: Chicago Int'l Film Festival, Austin Film Society Doc Days, Cinequest. “… puts a spotlight on how families grapple with dementia and care … opens the door for connections with other families.” - Remus Jackson, Film Critic, Hyperreal Film ClubMode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Social sciences.; Mental health.; Homosexuality.; Documentary films.; LGBTQ.; Older people--Mental health.; Gerontology.; Older people--Care.; Families.; Dementia.; Disabilities.;
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- 101 ways to conquer teen anxiety : simple tips, techniques and strategies for overcoming anxiety, worry and panic attacks / by McDonagh, Thomas(Thomas M.); Hatcher, Jon Patrick.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.LSC
- Subjects: Anxiety disorders.; Anxiety disorders; Panic attacks.; Teenagers; Adolescent psychology.;
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- Because I come from a crazy family : the making of a psychiatrist / by Hallowell, Edward M.,author.;
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- Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Hallowell, Edward M.; Psychiatrists; Psychotherapy.; Families.;
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- Out of the madhouse : an insider's guide for managing depression and anxiety / by Maitland, Michael,author.; Maitland, Iain,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.
- Subjects: Biographies.; Maitland, Michael; Depression, Mental; Anxiety disorders;
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- Your brain on pregnancy : a guide to understanding and protecting your mental health during pregnancy and beyond / by Kingston, Dawn,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Takes readers through the three most common mental health struggles--anxiety, depression, and toxic stress--and shows how common life challenges such as relationship issues, financial problems, job transitions, and lack of support are often the trigger ... debunks the popular belief that hormonal changes are to blame ... shares easy and effective ways expecting parents can manage the stress and other feelings caused by these challenges, and actually reverse negative effects to make a lasting difference to both them and their babies"--
- Subjects: Childbirth; Motherhood; Mothers; Pregnancy; Pregnant women;
- Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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- Deep rooted [videorecording] : exploring the mental health crisis in Canadian agriculture / by Cronk, Lynn,on-screen participant.; Norman, Kole,on-screen participant.; Raymond, Chantal,on-screen participant.; Boersma, Darryl,on-screen participant.; Wickiam, Van,film producer.; McDonnell, Kyle,film director.; McIntyre Media,film distributor.;
Featuring: Lynn Cronk, Kole Norman, Chantal Raymond, Darryl Boersma.The film follows four agriculture producers in discussing their mental health and how it relates to farming. There are an immeasurable number of stressors facing farmers and ranchers across the country, from weather and climate change, through to succession planning and farming legacy. Through these four agriculture producers, we get a glimpse into how and why this crisis persists in the farming community. With the help of experts and researchers, Deep Rooted also explores farm culture and its relationship to mental health. Stigmatization around mental health; depression, anxiety, stress and even suicide, continues to be perpetuated in the agricultural community, only deepening the taboo nature of seeking mental health care. The harsh reality is that those working in the agriculture industry continue to be one of the most vulnerable and underserved populations in relation to their mental health. Deep Rooted seeks to connect with farmers and agriculture workers; to give them a voice and humanize their struggle to bring attention to a problem that continues to worsen.E.DVD.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Agriculture; Stress (Psychology); Farmers; Ranchers; Depressed persons; Mentally ill;
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- Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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