Here are eight books on mental health that cover a range of perspectives, from memoirs to self-help and expert insights. These books offer diverse and insightful perspectives on mental health, suitable for anyone looking to understand more about psychological wellness or seeking guidance for their own journey.
The Noonday Demon:
An Atlas of Depression" by Andrew Solomon - This book combines personal, cultural, and scientific exploration about depression, offering a deep and broad understanding of the condition
An Unquiet Mind:
A Memoir of Moods and Madness" by Kay Redfield Jamison - Written by a clinical psychologist and researcher who herself has bipolar disorder, this memoir provides an insider’s perspective on mental health
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
This book gives an account of a therapist's own experience in therapy and her insights into the human condition through her patients' stories
Lost Connections:
Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions" by Johann Hari - Hari's book explores the environmental and societal factors contributing to depression and suggests new ways of thinking about mental health
The Body Keeps the Score:
Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" by Bessel van der Kolk - This influential book delves into how trauma reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust.
Feeling Good:
The New Mood Therapy" by David D. Burns - This book is a classic in the field of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), offering powerful tools to improve one's mood and life.
Feeling Good:
The New Mood Therapy" by David D. Burns - This book is a classic in the field of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), offering powerful tools to improve one's mood and life.
Daring Greatly:
How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead" by Brené Brown - Brown examines vulnerability and its power to transform the way we live, advocating for openness and emotional resilience as strengths.