Pathological Psychology category: 903 books

They said they could backbite her in public because she was “misbehaving in public.” They said her mental illness was a “Western invention.” They said all her problems were because she’s an American convert who couldn’t get her life together. In this groundbreaking book about living...

Twenty-three-year-old Brooke Taylor is still trying to come up with her own definition of normal. The doctors at Westside Mental Institution call her cold-blooded and insane. Brooke prefers to think of herself as a healthy mix of insane and genius. Recently released from the psychotherapy sessions...

Have you ever looked for something that didn’t want to be found? Chances are that in your lifetime you will encounter a human predator – a psychopath; and on more than one occasion. There are people who walk among us who’s deeds are obvious to be driven by evil intent, the dark souls of society;...

Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a failure to social obligations and a lack of concern for the feelings of others. There is a pattern of disparity between behavior and social norms. The behavior is not immediately changed from negative consequences. There is a low tolerance and...

"In Sickness and in Mental Health" is a personal journey through the madness of living with mental illness and the uncommon discovery to the road back to health. Author Diane Mintz shares her terrifying experience with bipolar disorder and how a symptom of the disorder itself, coupled with various...

Based on former FBI Special Agent Joe Navarro’s experience as a criminal profiler and behavior specialist, this short booklet/checklist – “Narcissists Among Us” – provides the average person with the tools necessary to spot and assess Narcissistic personalities. This is a must read...

Freedom from Hair Pulling is a practical, personal step-by-step guide to current treatment protocols for those dealing with trichotillomania. Written by a therapist who specializes in treating this disorder, this book discusses the importance of creating individualized treatment plans specific to...

Codependency author and expert Darlene Lancer explains the narcissist’s mind and motives and the personality of their partners. Dealing with a Narcissist reveals the unconscious forces driving their mutual attraction and relationship dynamics and sheds light on the damaging impact narcissists have...

Career theory today sees illness not as an abnormal event but as a probable event for many people. Even when one cannot work in paid employment due to mental illness, all the other aspects of one’s life still work together to make up what is called one’s life career. In the new millennium spiritual...

R.E.P.A.I.R. is a Six-Stage Program for abuse survivors that will transform your life forever! Recognize and accept your adult problems stemming from childhood sexual abuse. Enter into a commitment to transform your life. Process your issues with tools and techniques that will...

Being able to recognize the signs associated with anxiety disorders and phobias are crucial as it can help you to deal with these conditions more effectively. So the risk of them taking control over your life will be greatly reduced and also will help to reduce the intensity of the problems should...

Sudden, severe ill health comes as a shock and presents several challenges, most notably, loss of confidence. Suddenly people are afraid to take exercise, have sex or even go to the shops. Their entire self-image takes a battering, and this roller-coaster of uncertainty often leads to anxiety and...

An Operators Manual for Combat PTSD has been written to give the combat veteran a sense of hope and to develop an inner voice to assist in coping with everyday life. We live in two worlds: The physical world around us; The world we can see, hear, touch, and feel, and the world within ourselves. These...

Mental Illness: A Guide to Recovery gives you information, gleaned from many sources, which can help you learn to recover. Coping skills needed to deal with the illness can be developed. Materials which can help you reduce symptoms are presented. Recovery does not happen overnight, but step by step,...