mental health

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mental health

Eating, drinking, overthinking

the toxic triangle of food, alcohol, and depression--and how women can break free
2006
Explores how binge eating, drinking, and overthinking work together to threaten the health and well-being of women, and offers advice on how women can overcome these three problems and lead happier, more productive lives.

The human face of warfare

killing, fear, and chaos in battle
2000
A collection of essays which analyze human involvement in warfare in the past, present, and future.

Touched with fire

manic-depressive illness and the artistic temperament
1996
Studies the relationship between manic-depressive illness and artistic temperament.

Sorrow's web

overcoming the legacy of maternal depression
2000
Studies the dangers unrecognized depression holds for women and their families, and discusses how a woman's experiences with depression can be affected by her mother's experiences with depression.

A woman doctor's guide to depression

essential facts and up-to-the-minute information on diagnosis, treatment, and recovery
1997
Presents the difference between the "blues" and depression, discusses treatment options including therapy and medication, and offers methods of coping with the symptoms.

A look in the mirror

freeing yourself from the body image blues
2004
A hands-on workbook designed to help teens improve their body image, avoid negative messages about body type, femininity, and beauty, and avoid unrealistic standards of perfection while cultivating a positive self-image.

Secret scars

uncovering and understanding the addiction of self-injury
2002
Explores the addiction of self-injury, discussing why it has become one of the fastest-growing health problems among teenagers, what can cause it, how it can be treated, and why people do it.

Over it

a teen's guide to getting beyond obsession with food and weight
2001
Teaches young women about healthy body image and natural eating and offers parents advice on how they can help their daughters build self-esteem and contentment.

The Black women's health book

speaking for ourselves
1990
Examines the health issues that confront African American women today and offers advice, comfort, inspiration, and strength.

Turning yourself around

self-help strategies for troubled teens
1992

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