| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 240 pages) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
What does a psychiatrist know about the best of living? -- Getting a kick out of living -- Turning living around, eight thumbnail sketches -- Tom, Cus, Floyd and me -- Turning point -- Detective work -- Call it magic -- Damage done -- Clear-sightedness -- A head full of numbers -- What worked -- Searching for optimism in the wilderness of psychiatry -- Learning basic lessons in Harlem -- The ABCs of successful helping -- Affection -- Putting-oneself-in-another's-shoes -- The asking-for-help-and-the-giving-of-help -- Nuts-and-bolts questions people need answers to about the good and bad in helping -- The expert in living -- The real and the false rewards -- Loving -- Friendship -- Learning -- Work -- Idealism -- A private life -- Creativity, courage, initiative, dynamism, achievement and self-fulfillment -- The vital process -- The crux of living : turning craziness into creativity -- The wonder and the pitfall in growing up -- Coming to grips with the scariest part of ourselves -- The key question of prevention. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Summary |
Depression, confusion, and desperation sap the energy we need to address the challenges of life; Dr. Esser shows how we can uncap a well of energy and vitality to overcome problems and turn our lives around. Optimistic and easy to read, this book gives practical new insights into how to get the best out of living and how to cope with the worst. |
| Subject |
Mental health.
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Vitality.
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MEDICAL -- Preventive Medicine.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Healthy Living.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
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Mental health. (OCoLC)fst01016339
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Vitality. (OCoLC)fst01168148
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Esser, Richard, 1925- Vitality. New York : Algora Pub., ©2008 9780875866185 0875866182 (DLC) 2007052059 (OCoLC)187300231 |
| ISBN |
9780875866208 (electronic bk.) |
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0875866204 (electronic bk.) |
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