Mental health books
Lost Connections
What is Lost Connections about?
“Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression—and the Unexpected Solutions” by Johann Hari explores the basis, causes, and consequences of depression. You will see that people are not the only ones who can face depression problems. You will also understand the types of depression and learn how to get rid of anxiety using examples.
The Body Keeps the Score
What is The Body Keeps the Score about?
Trauma is not uncommon—many people experience it. So, how can we learn to recover from it? In his work “The Body Keeps the Score”, Bessel van der Kolk suggests looking at the trauma from a different angle and offers a new way of healing.
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone
What is Maybe You Should Talk To Someone about?
"Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" makes us recognize the psychological challenges we face and the barriers we create for ourselves. It emphasizes that these issues often run deeper than they appear and that seeking help from a therapist is essential to truly understanding and addressing them.
First, We Make the Beast Beautiful
What is First, We Make the Beast Beautiful about?
The Chinese say that before conquering a beast, you must first make it beautiful. Sarah Wilson believes the beast of today's world is anxiety, so we need to find an approach to it. If you feel the pressure of anxiety and want to understand how to get rid of it—”First, We Make the Beast Beautiful” is exactly what you need.
Unwinding Anxiety
What is Unwinding Anxiety about?
“Unwinding Anxiety” offers insightful strategies for identifying and transforming anxiety-driven patterns in our lives. Through various techniques, the book guides readers in reshaping their approach to anxiety. This transformative journey aims to foster a more balanced, empathetic, and fulfilling life.
Chatter
What is Chatter about?
Have you ever noticed yourself sabotaging your performance in stressful situations because you’re overwhelmed? This happens because chatter, your anxious inner voice, takes over and hinders your ability to focus. If you want practical tips on solving this issue, “Chatter” is the perfect next read for you.
The Noonday Demon
What is The Noonday Demon about?
“The Noonday Demon” by Andrew Solomon is a profound exploration of depression and its complexities. Solomon is a prominent writer, lecturer, and mental health advocate. His book describes the intersection of mental illness and societal factors and introduces effective methods for combating depression.
Wherever You Go, There You Are
What is Wherever You Go, There You Are about?
“Wherever You Go, There You Are” by Jon Kabat shows how special meditation practices can help us relieve stress, develop awareness, and improve cognition. It is perfect for people who want to begin their journey towards a new self-conscious life or develop meditation skills.
Faster Than Normal
What is Faster Than Normal about?
“Faster Than Normal” provides guidance for dealing with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This book puts forward various strategies that will help you avoid ADHD triggers and live a happy life.
Burnout
What is Burnout about?
“Burnout” gives practical tips for maintaining your mental and emotional health. The book encourages readers to practice self-care and self-confidence. It provides tools to overcome burnout and achieve a more fulfilling life.
Healing Is the New High
What is Healing Is the New High about?
With Vex King’s book “Healing Is the New High,” you’ll learn how to find inner peace and heal your mind and soul. This book combines yogic principles and practical techniques that are easy to implement. The author teaches how to raise your vibration, improve your body’s energy, foster meaningful relationships, and more.
How to Stay Sane
What is How to Stay Sane about?
With years of experience as a psychotherapist, Philippa Perry shares practical strategies for maintaining good mental health. If you know how your mind works, you can control your feelings rather than be controlled by them. The author highlights four areas you need to work on to improve your mental health: relationships, self-observation, self-definition, and stepping out of your comfort zone. To learn more, read "How to Stay Sane."
Feeling Great
What is Feeling Great about?
"Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety" presents a unique approach to combat depression and anxiety through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Dr. David Burns offers a plethora of practical tools and techniques to alleviate negative thoughts and mood disorders. What sets this book apart is its innovative TEAM-CBT approach, which shows us the paradox of how depression and anxiety can reveal wonderful aspects about us, helping us let go of resistance and recover.
Lost & Found
What is Lost & Found about?
In "Lost & Found," Kathryn Schulz, a staff writer at The New Yorker, recounts a transformative period in her life when she fell in love while coping with the loss of her beloved father. This memoir is filled with joy and grief that accompany significant life changes. Our experiences shape us, but some we have in common: loss and grief. The task is to keep wonder and gratitude even in the darkest times.
The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide
What is The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide about?
In "The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide," trusted expert Dr. David J. Miklowitz offers science-based information on bipolar disorder and early warning signs. You will get updated information on medications and practical tools for complementary and alternative treatments. Besides, reading this book will help you cope with mood episodes and take charge of your illness.
Overcoming Borderline Personality Disorder
What is Overcoming Borderline Personality Disorder about?
Overcoming Borderline Personality Disorder is aimed at improving family interactions and providing a better understanding of BPD. BPD can bring about unstable moods, negative self-image, impulsive behavior, and challenging relationships. Valerie Porr, the author, offers effective therapies and ways to overcome the stigma associated with the disorder. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mentalization-based Therapy (MBT), presented in this book are some of the ways to learn coping behaviors and interpersonal skills.
Thanks!
What is Thanks! about?
How often do you say "Thank you"? If you do it rarely, you are missing out on the opportunity to become healthier and happier. "Thanks!" by Robert Emmons explores the benefits of practicing gratitude. It also teaches us to appreciate what we have in our lives and how we can transform them with gratitude for the better.
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?
What is Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? about?
At least once in your life, you have regretted that you hadn't known certain information before making a mistake. The book "Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before" may help you avoid such situations in the future. It offers advice on navigating life challenges, from anxiety and criticism to depression and self-confidence problems. It's time to change your life with the secrets from clinical psychologist Dr. Julie Smith.
The Emotion Code
What is The Emotion Code about?
"The Emotion Code" explores how past emotionally charged events can lead to physical and emotional pain. Here, you will learn how to release these emotions and be open to positive things. Learn from real-world examples and change your life once and for all.
The Wisdom of Sundays
What is The Wisdom of Sundays about?
Oprah Winfrey’s book “The Wisdom of Sundays” is a collection of conversations on spiritual topics with visionaries from the TV show Super Soul Sunday. This book includes ten chapters, each representing an episode from Oprah’s personal spiritual journey. You’ll learn some profound insights into finding purpose and inspiration drawn from discussions with Jon Kabat-Zinn, Eckhart Tolle, Bryan Stevenson, and other visionaries.
How to Be Yourself
What is How to Be Yourself about?
Do you consider yourself shy? If the answer is "yes," and you want to change it, "How to Be Yourself" by Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is at your service. The author offers tips on how to rewire your brain and explains the roots of social anxiety. You will forget about your Inner Critic and build up confidence. So, what are you waiting for?
I Don't Want to Talk About It
What is I Don't Want to Talk About It about?
"I Don't Want to Talk About It" by Terrence Real is a revealing exploration into the often overlooked issue of male depression. Real's approach combines professional expertise and personal anecdotes to provide a comprehensive view of how societal expectations of masculinity can exacerbate emotional struggles. The book is not just about identifying the problem; it also provides a roadmap for recovery and improved well-being for men.
Learned Hopefulness
What is Learned Hopefulness about?
If you’re struggling with feelings of sadness and hopelessness, you may set yourself free from the constraints of your mind with the help of "Learned Hopefulness". This book offers evidence-based exercises and actionable steps to overcome the vicious cycles of thought. Dan Tomasulo's compassionate writing style, brimming with facts, warmth, and storytelling, makes for an engaging read.
You Will Get Through This Night
What is You Will Get Through This Night about?
Sometimes, we feel so hopeless that getting through another anxious night seems impossible. You "Will Get Through This Night" by Daniel Howell will help you combat your anxiety and intrusive thoughts. You'll learn special techniques to calm down in a particular moment, take steps for further peace of mind, and prevent spiraling into overthinking and anxiety.
The Gift
What is The Gift about?
Edith Eger, the author of the absolute bestseller “The Choice,” offers a more prescriptive approach to confronting destructive beliefs and emotions, such as anger, sadness, stress, shame, and guilt. In her book “The Gift,” she guides readers towards a more fulfilling and joyous life. She also describes her experience of battling challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and the world crisis.
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