Mental Health Book Recommendations to Explore this Summer

The season of sunny days and leisurely evenings provides a unique chance to prioritize our mental well-being and nurture our emotional growth. Turn the pages of these books and uncover new ways to navigate the intricacies of the human mind, and, in turn, forge a deeper connection with yourself and others.

Our curated mental health book recommendations have been chosen to offer a diverse array of experiences and emotions, all while championing the importance of mental health. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, self-compassion, or a new perspective, there’s a treasure trove of mental health insights waiting to be discovered. Whether you listen to audio or take it old school, what better way to embark on this introspective expedition than through the power of books?

EMPTY YOUR BACKPACK: UNPACK YOUR BELIEFS, TAKE CONSISTENT ACTION, AND CREATE A LIFE OF MEANING

Written by Sam Demma

Mental Health Book Recommendations – Empty Your Backpack

ELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE

Written by Gail Honeyman

Mental Health Book Recommendations – Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

HELLO BEAUTIFUL

Written by Ann Napolitano

Mental Health Book Recommendations – Hello Beautiful

FROM THE ASHES

Written by Jesse Thistle

CHATTER: THE VOICE IN OUR HEAD, WHY IT MATTERS, AND HOW TO HARNESS IT

Written by Ethan Kross

Mental Health Book Recommendations – CHATTER: THE VOICE IN OUR HEAD, WHY IT MATTERS, AND HOW TO HARNESS IT

NEEDING TO KNOW FOR SURE

Written by Martin N. Seif & Sally M. Winston

Mental Health Book Recommendations – Needing to Know for Sure

THE MYTH OF NORMAL

Written by Gabor Maté & Daniel Maté

Mental Health Book Recommendations – The Myth of Normal

WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU? CONVERSATIONS ON TRAUMA, RESILIENCE AND HEALING

Written by Bruce D. Perry & Oprah Winfrey

Mental Health Book Recommendations – What Happened to You?

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