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HAPPY IS THE NEW HEALTHY

Joan Neehall

If there was ever a need for a book like this, it is now. As a world-renowned expert on the subject, Dr. Joan Neehall is the one to deliver this message.
Have you been stressed, anxious, or worried? Have you felt pangs of loneliness in recent times? Are you longing for greater connection with others and the world around you? In a phrase, Are you looking for happiness? If so, you are not alone - at least not statistically speaking. Millions of others are seeking this feeling of spiritual, mental, and physical wellness too. In HAPPY IS THE NEW HEALTHY forensic psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Joan Neehall explores the underlying causes of unhappiness, and shares with us the secrets to rewriting the frequent thoughts and redirecting the common behaviors that keep us in that state. Most importantly, she demonstrates, through examples from her 35 years of clinical practice, how others have successfully initiated the kinds of changes in their lives that engender the feelings of peace, satisfying connection, and enduring happiness we all seek. Of course, the advice in this book could not be more timely. A dedicated chapter not only acknowledges the very specific challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presents for individual, societal, and global happiness, it advances ways to look at, cope with, and use the most daunting of circumstances to reimagine the kind of future that will make you happiest. By daring us to take charge of our emotional health and giving us the tools to do so, this book partners with its readers, reminding them that we are not at all alone in this pursuit. Dr. Joan Neehall, is a clinical psychologist with a specialization in forensic psychology. She has practiced in Edmonton and in British Columbia, holds diplomate status in the American College of Forensic Examiners, conducted seminars in Shanghai and Beijing is the author of Habit of a Happy Life: 30 Days to a Positive Addiction, appeared on national television shows discussing a variety of topics ranging from body dysmorphia to stress management, lectured at the Mindful Life Summit in San Francisco and on Schneps Media, among other outlets, and been a frequent expert guest on numerous Zoom panel discussions addressing topics including how to deal with the psychological effects of the lockdown and COVID-19. happiness, powerful women, the evolution of telemedicine, and more.
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Published 2021-03-23 by Forefront Books

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If your attempts at discovering real happiness have left you feeling discouraged and disillusioned, take heart. This uncannily timely book provides a roadmap to help you avoid predictable dead ends and find lasting solutions for feeling more joy in your life.

Dr. Neehall describes that the pursuit of happiness can lead to unwanted states negative addictions She proposes the development of positive addictions that support the basic building blocks of happiness: connections to family, friends, and community; the physiological ingredients of happiness, like health and wellness; and she prescribes effective strategies to deal with the inevitable adversities of life. She applies these useful lessons to our current COVID-19 pandemic. The book is easy to read, makes you stop and think, and imparts wisdom, common sense, and humor.

A toolkit to help us understand the nature of happiness, and how to work towards it. In an age of countless distractions and negative influences, our quest for sustained happiness can be challenging without direction. Dr. Neehall's roadmap is enjoyable, practical, rational and ultimately motivating.

Health never happens without happiness. As a doctor of cells, I teach that healthy cells are happy cells. Neehall brings to life the concept of psychology of the immune system: happy mind is happy immune system.

Eminent psychologist Joan Neehall provides witty, practical, up-to-date information replete with engaging case studies.