Wellness is rapidly becoming an issue of great importance in clinical practice. Wellness-centric clinicians look to improve various traits known to be beneficial to patients-traits such as happiness, enthusiasm, resilience and optimism (referred to as the HERO traits). All of these, not only improve global mental wellness, but also offer resilience against stress, depression and anxiety. Wellness-centric interventions augment both psychopharmacology and traditional psychotherapies, such as CBT. Rakesh and Saundra Jain start with an in- depth review of the scientific literature and a practical introduction on applying wellness interventions in various clinical settings. Additionally, they offer advice on such beneficial practices as exercise, mindfulness optimised nutrition, optimised sleep, enhanced socialisation and positive psychology enhancement. A robust resource section offers access to wellness-centric scales and forms developed by the authors.

Treating the Whole Patient: Exploring the Healing Potential of a Mind-Body Approach to Mental Health promotes a shift in patient care that encourages healthcare professionals to move beyond a one-dimensional approach to the management of a disease toward a multi-dimensional approach that incorporates new scientific understandings of the many connections between mind and body relevant to diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with psychiatric disorders. Our ultimate goal is to provide an understanding of the neurobiology of a disease and its effect on a patient, consider the role of medical comorbidities on the psychiatric disorder, learn strategies for successful treatment and management options, address barriers to care, and better comprehend the impact of wellness on mental health. Based on cutting-edge scientific data in fields as diverse as neuroscience, genetics and immunology, Treating the Whole Patient: Exploring the Healing Potential of a Mind-Body Approach to Mental Health demonstrate through a question and answer format how recent discoveries promote an integrated mind-body perspective on psychiatric illness that will empower healthcare professionals to optimize therapeutic outcomes by improving multiple aspects of patient care with the long-term result of helping individuals suffering from psychiatric disease to attain wellness. The Treating the Whole Patient mental health initiatives are provided by CME LLC and encompass not only the ongoing community forum of blog posts but also live regional meetings as well as a series of educational sessions at the annual U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress. To view new blogs on this emerging approach to mental health care or find out more information on these initiatives, visit www.cmellc.com/Home/TreatingtheWholePatient.

Taking medication for anxiety and/or mood disorders is a very personal decision. As a practicing psychotherapist and psychiatrist, Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC and Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH frequently help their patients deal with these tough decisions. They have created a book of positive affirmations to assist those confronting this topic. The introduction includes a riveting personal story of a client who read the book, remembered her days of feeling shackled by depression, smiled and said, "UNLEASHED Once I began taking anti-depressants my life was transformed." The affirmations in this book provide a source of support and encouragement to anyone making a decision regarding taking a medication for anxiety or mood difficulties.

Everyone knows that maintaining peak physical fitness is important to good health but what about your mental fitness? Have you every wondered, "Is my mental fitness in tiptop shape?" If not, then Unleashed: 12-Weeks to Total Mental Fitness is the workbook for you. The program is designed to strengthen your mental fitness just like an exercise program. There are 50 Mental Aerobics exercises to choose from including Promote Positive Thoughts, Be Proactive - Not Reactive, Manage Conflict Well, to name just a few. The chapters are short, easy to read and offer practical suggestions for each of the 50 topics. As a practicing psychotherapist and psychiatrist, Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC and Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH have created a user-friendly workbook to help those interested in strengthening their mental fitness. If you're ready to boost your mental fitness, grab a copy of Unleashed and get moving

Empower Yourself! Millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain ranging from mild to excruciating. If you or a loved one experience chronic pain, 100 Questions and Answers About Chronic Pain offers essential and practical guidance. This easy-to-read guide provides authoritative answers to common questions asked by patients and their families about chronic pain. Topics include introduction to pain disorders, neurobiology of pain, treatments, and coping strategies for thriving despite pain. 100 Questions and Answers About Chronic Pain is an essential resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this disorder.