Best Books on Mental Health
One of the mental health interventions that can be very helpful is reading about your condition and how to manage your condition. Some of the books I recommend include the following:
Break the Cycle, by Dr. Mariel Buque. This is a book about healing and preventing future trauma.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/break-the-cycle-dr-mariel-buqu/1143299764;jsessionid=C929BC9BB3F89CE27CB8312CD624C735.prodny_store01-atgap11?ean=9780593472514
The Complex PTSD Workbook, by Dr. Arielle Schwartz. This workbook explores all of the approaches to healing PTSD and has sections where you can write down your response to the information. The book also encourages you to write down how you feel about the material.
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-complex-ptsd-workbook-a-mind-body-approach-to-regaining-emotional-control-and-becoming-whole/19409308/item/25980106/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_high_vol_scarce_under_%2410&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwpbi4BhByEiwAMC8JnSoU390jrOtMXcEFDo8RDLmY79zaNrngxPxcN1TFtwCpiGl-yuQQUBoC9GwQAvD_BwE#idiq=25980106&edition=13213974
No Bad Parts, By Richard Schwartz. This book explores The Family Systems Model on healing trauma and restoring wholeness. The Family Systems Model is a new approach to counseling people with trauma.
https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=30940334749&dest=usa&ref_=ps_ggl_17730880232&cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade_10to20-_-product_id=COM9781683646686USED-_-keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAjwpbi4BhByEiwAMC8Jnfs35Y1baW8xSzfKSzCkiB48dFdE-0Vk9nUMNgta8Kamc7J6CpHNzxoCotgQAvD_BwE
The Tools, by Phil Schultz and Barry Michels. This book provides 5 tools to help you: get unstuck, control anger, express yourself in a positive way, combat anxiety and find discipline. If you want to learn more, there is a Netflix Documentary about Phil Stutz.
https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/the-tools-5-tools-to-help-you-find-courage-creativity-and-willpower-and-inspire-you-to-live-life-in--9780679644446?shipto=US&curcode=USD&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwpbi4BhByEiwAMC8JndzT48MJkBELDfLZk04wSW54SpHjVF-xTXLbMgmRMdxpNtSaUj1QBhoCL-cQAvD_BwE
Burnout, by Emily and Amelia Nagoski. They provide a science-based plan to help women minimize stress, manage emotions, and live more joyfully.
https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/burnout-the-secret-to-unlocking-the-stress-cycle-9781984818324?shipto=US&curcode=USD&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwpbi4BhByEiwAMC8JndNY-un7zdYKXISxyTP1PCTICLedqNlEY7bWznKNi08HsIHHUf4BPBoCuPcQAvD_BwE
The Myth of Normal, by Gabor and Daniel Mate. This book provides an excellent explanation about why so many people have mental health symptoms today. It teaches you how to explore your feelings and be more forgiving of yourself and others.
https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=31905992126&dest=usa&ref_=ps_ggl_17730880232&cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade_10to20-_-product_id=COM9781785042720USED-_-keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAjwpbi4BhByEiwAMC8JnUIs9eo4MvCW4hSKvjuBC16tpNrYWVlPicOdzplEn4rqc7pXeMFs5xoCyxMQAvD_BwE
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr. Julie Smith. This book provides a lot of effective self help strategies to help you build compassion for your self and emotional resilience.
https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=31718984643&dest=usa&ref_=ps_ggl_18382194370&cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade0to10-_-product_id=COM9780241529720USED-_-keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAjwpbi4BhByEiwAMC8JnRIdMLL0vlgaxcvaF__9hi1-YVt_fJf98bloCq4OGCBfrhsSVO9r5xoCB1IQAvD_BwE
Used books stores are great places to find self help books. I also highly recommend buying a $14.99 Audiobook Subscription. Then you can listen to these books in the car, while you clean, or while you work out. The beauty of books is you can learn on your time. They also help you to understand that you are not alone. SO many people experience mental health challenges.
