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Navigating the maze of mental health can be a complex and overwhelming experience. "A - Z of Mental Health" serves as a comprehensive guide that breaks down the labyrinth into manageable pieces. Whether you're a patient seeking to understand your own mind, a loved one looking to support someone you care about, or a healthcare provider wanting to improve your practice, this book provides valuable insights for all.Inside these pages, you will find:Alphabetically-Organized Entries: From Anxiety Disorders to Zoloft, easily find and understand a vast array of terms related to mental health.In-Depth Explanations: Each term is accompanied by a thorough explanation that breaks down the complexities of conditions and treatments.Resource Directories: Comprehensive lists of helplines, organizations, and support groups within the UK, including specific resources for Scotland.Legal and Ethical Context: Important information about the UK laws that affect mental health care, including confidentiality, involuntary commitment, and the rights of the mentally ill.Designed to be accessible, "A - Z of Mental Health" dispels myths, educates, and empowers. In a society where mental health remains stigmatized and misunderstood, this book aims to bring clarity and support to those who need it most.

Famous as the home of the British Army, the small village of Aldershot in the north-east corner of Hampshire grew rapidly around the garrison that was established on the heath there for the British Army during the Crimean War in 1854. This was the first permanent training camp for the Army and within ten years Aldershot had become a significant town. By the end of the nineteenth century the Victorian new town had become fully established, with theatres, churches and chapels, pubs, schools, shops and residential areas. The town has continued to expand alongside the military camp in the last 100 years, but alongside newly regenerated shopping areas has retained many of its Victorian landmarks. In A-Z of Aldershot author Paul H. Vickers reveals the stories behind Aldershot's history, its streets and buildings and the people connected with the town. This enthralling A-Z tour of Aldershot's history is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this fascinating town.

Soho and Fitzrovia are two of London's most vibrant and bohemian neighbourhoods. Divided geographically only by Oxford Street, they can both boast a fascinating and occasionally dark history. In this book, author Johnny Homer takes readers on an engaging tour of these areas. Today, Soho is at the centre of the capital's Theatreland and entertainments scene. Here are the theatres, shops, clubs and restaurants, together with the streets, squares and alleyways that bring the city to life during the day and at night. Soho has long been London's playground, a place of illicit pleasure, high and low culture, pubs, brothels and gangland feuds. It is a unique melting pot of cultures and influences, and the location of iconic places such as Carnaby Street, Ronnie Scott's jazz club, the Windmill Theatre and home to Private Eye magazine. Fitzrovia is perhaps more refined; a district of fashion houses, advertising agencies and the BBC. In the past it had a bohemian reputation, and was home to authors including Virginia Woolf and George Bernard Shaw. Discover more about famous residents and notable venues such as the Fitzroy Tavern, the UFO Club, and the landmark Post Office Tower. From Karl Marx to Mozart, Casanova to Jimi Hendrix, the inventor of television to the man who introduced the espresso machine into England, A-Z of Soho and Fitzrovia offers an irreverent historical guide to London's liveliest locality. But be warned, once you enter you will never want to leave.

Lying 7 miles south-east of Manchester, the town of Stockport can trace its history back to the foundation of a castle in the area in the late twelfth century and the granting of a borough charter around 1220. The town grew rapidly during the Industrial Revolution but the earlier town is still visible in the narrow cobbled streets and historic buildings in the market area of the town centre. Stockport was famous from the sixteenth century for the production of hemp and rope, and became a centre for hat-making and the silk industry. During the nineteenth century it was at the heart of cotton manufacturing and today the rich and varied history of the town can be seen in its unique hatting museum, underground Second World War shelters, art deco cinema and theatre and regenerated former industrial buildings. A-Z of Stockport delves into the history of this historic town, revealing interesting and significant moments in the story of Stockport. It highlights well-known landmarks, famous residents and digs beneath the surface to uncover some of the lesser-known facts about Stockport and its hidden gems. This A-Z tour of Stockport's history is fully illustrated and will appeal to all those with an interest in this fascinating town in Greater Manchester.

People have lived in the Frome area since prehistoric times and the present town dates back as far as the Saxon era. In the early days it was famous for the quality of its cloth, but the industry and trade declined in the eighteenth century. Over the centuries it has had its fair share of rioting and crime, as well as some notable personalities and eccentrics such as Thomas Bunn, an eighteenth-century philanthropist. It was also the birthplace of Benjamin Baker, builder of the Forth Bridge, and, more recently, Jenson Button, the racing driver. Today it has over 370 listed buildings - more than any other Somerset town - fourteen pubs and two thriving bookshops, as well as an increasing creative and artistic community. In this book, local authors Mick Davis and David Lassman take a journey through Frome to discover some significant and little-known aspects of its rich and varied past. From buildings and streets to people and events, A-Z of Frome highlights fascinating aspects of the town's history. Here are stories of UFO sightings, a world-famous Roman coin hoard, local inns, the search for underground tunnels and much more. Illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to local residents, visitors and anyone interested in the town's fascinating and illustrious history.

Poole is the second largest natural harbour in the world and the largest in Europe, resulting in a trading history which dates back to Roman times. In the Middle Ages, commodities for export, particularly wool, were funnelled into Poole and it became a place where merchants could dock, store their goods and display their wares. The port grew in importance during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and the boom years of trade with Newfoundland, but suffered from an economic slump throughout most of the nineteenth century and into the 1920s and '30s. However, in the decades after the Second World War, many major national companies were attracted to the town, resulting in 10,000 more homes being built in Poole between 1946 and 1966. A major slum clearance scheme also took place during the same period, as over 1,000 condemned homes were demolished, many in the labyrinth of narrow backstreets and alleyways leading from the Eastern Quay into the Old Town. Poole is still a working port, particularly on the Hamworthy side, where Sunseeker yachts off the production line can be seen adjacent to industrial cargo ships moored nearby and the ferry terminal. On the Poole side, the Fishermen's Dock nestles incongruously adjacent to a yachting marina. The Quay and Old Town has preserved many cobbled streets and alleyways containing historic buildings, some dating back to the fourteenth century, once a haunt of Newfoundland merchants, pirates, smugglers and press gangs. This fascinating A-Z tour of Poole, its interesting people, places and historic events, is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this Dorset coastal town.

Explore the city of Birmingham in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

Explore the city of Hull in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its local history, people and places.

Explores the Isle of Anglesey in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

An engaging journey through the Devon port city of Plymouth highlighting its heritage, people and places from across the centuries.

Explore the Suffolk town of Bungay in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

A fascinating journey through this West Yorkshire town of Halifax highlighting its people, places and heritage across the centuries.

A fascinating tour across the largest of the Channel Islands, highlighting its heritage, people and places through the centuries.

From Apatosaurus to Tyrannosaurus rex to Zephyrosaurus, The A-Z of Dinosaurs presents 26 fun dinosaurs to learn the names of. Each dinosaur is illustrated with an outstanding colour artwork, while a short description outlines the animal's main characteristics.

Norwich is not only one of the most attractive cities in England, it is also one of the most historically significant, with a proud heritage dating all the way back to the Iceni, who bravely fought the Roman invasion. At the time of the Norman Conquest, Norwich was the largest city in England after London and until the Industrial Revolution was the capital of the most populous county in the country. Much of this rich and vibrant past is still in evidence today. Author Michael Chandler takes the reader on their very own A-Z tour around the city's history, exploring the nooks and crannies that have made Norwich what it is today, and relating many a fascinating tale of the most interesting people and places. Fully illustrated with stunning photographs from the past and present, this new guide to the town's history will appeal to residents and visitors alike.

Explore the city of Coventry in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

Explore the town of Barnstaple and the surrounding area of North Devon in this illustrated A-Z guide.

Explore the interesting local history of the Yorkshire town of Harrogate in this handy illustrated A-Z guide.

A fascinating tour through the vibrant city of Bristol highlighting its heritage, people and places through the centuries.

Explore the fascinating history of Warrington in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the town's people and places.

Explore the fascinating history of Glasgow in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the city's people and places.

Explore the fascinating history of Liverpool in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the city's people and places.

A fascinating heritage tour through the town and County Borough of Wrexham in North Wales featuring its people and places across the centuries.

A fascinating journey through Somerset's county town of Taunton highlighting its people, places and heritage across the centuries.

Explore the town of Kendal in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.