3001
 (Old
Number 3117)
How to Quit
Smoking
90% of all quitters fail; now we know why. Summarizes current
wisdom on how to quit successfully, dealing with both the addiction and
the habit. |
3002
(Old Number 3102)
Anorexia:
Dying to Be Thin
Eating disorders are not just picky eating, they can be a
life-threatening illness marked by self-starvation. Explores family and
social dynamics. |
3003
(Old Number 3103)
Bulimia:
Eating Yourself Sick
Also called the “binge/purge” disease, bulimia can become an
addiction. Readers learn to recognize this eating disorder and how to
overcome a self-destructive behavior. |
3004
Fit for Life: Getting Fit and Staying There
Too many people look at the bodies of athletes or actors, and give up.
Shows how fitness is within everyone’s reach. Sound advice on building
a lifelong, long-life program. |
3005
(Old Number 3115)
An Introduction to Diabetes
One in 20 Americans has it; many more are at risk. This booklet
describes what diabetes is and discusses how to prevent its
complications, as well as what to do if they occur. |
3006
(Old Number 3112)
Mental Illness:
What Is It?
Mental illness is as “real” as diabetes or TB - and often as
treatable. Outlines behaviors that indicate a need for treatment.
Surveys types of treatments, sources of help. |
3101
(Old Number 2003)
Depression:
Getting Down, Coming Up
The “common cold” of mental health affects most everyone at some
point in life. How to tell the difference between mild and severe
depression. Offers practical suggestions on overcoming “the blues”
that occasionally get people down. |
3102 (Old Number 2004 )
Anger:
Managing What Makes You Mad
Everyone knows what anger feels like, but many of us don’t know how to
deal with it. Explains the physical process of anger, its consequences,
how to channel it into productive energy. |
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3103
(OLD Number 2005)
An Introduction to Stress
Stress isn’t unique to today’s society. Explains what stress is and
how to channel it in positive ways. Teaches skills to handle the stress
created by the demands of family, school, or work in this
get-it-done-today world. |
3104 (Old
Number 2006)
Codependency:
When Caring for Others Becomes
Self-Destructive
Codependents reinforce addictive behavior in others and,
unintentionally, get caught up in the addict’s problems. A guide to
understanding and improving the situation. |
3105 (Old
Number 2023)
Worrying:
How Not to be
a Worrywart
Some people worry well, and others are worried sick. Explains why and how
we worry, what happens when worrying gets out of control. Practical advice
on managing worry and where to turn when anxiety gets the upper hand. |
3106 (OLd Number 2011)
Finding Help and Helping Yourself Feel Better
Deciding to seek counseling and find appropriate help is a difficult, but
rewarding, process for many people. Reassures and encourages readers to
explore their options and get the help they need. |
3107
(Old Number 2308)
Understanding Suicide
How to recognize someone considering suicide and intervene successfully
to prevent it. |
3108
(Old Number 2303)
Death & Grieving
Outlines the grieving process, explains common reactions, addresses
issues related to the funeral. Guidance for helping children as well as
adults. |
3124
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder:
Recovering from the Pain of Personal
Disaster
Natural disasters, combat, and other terrible events can cause a horror
that deeply impacts the mind, body, and spirit. It takes time to feel
like yourself again, and in some cases recovery seems impossible. What's
normal? What's not? Are some people more at risk than others? This
pamphlet explains post-traumatic stress disorder and leads you through
the first steps to recovery. |
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3125 Finding the Strength:
How to Get Past Thoughts of Suicide
When people face life’s toughest times, some think seriously of ending
it all. Explores the thought processes that lead to this precipice,
while respecting the depth of the reader’s distress. Leads the reader
through reasons to get help, and offers tips and options for getting
that help.
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