10 Books To Read About Mental Health

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1. Depression and Other Magic Tricks by Sabrina Benaim

Described as 'Slow dancing with depression and heartbreak' and truly enlightening.


2. Rewire Your Anxious Brain by Catherine Pittman

 This book explains how to tap into your nervous pathways and manage fear and you'll learn how anxiety is created and how to overcome it.

3. Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson

In this book the author describes her lifelong battle with depression and anxiety, but also the moments of being fiercely happy.   

4. The CBT Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Using CBT to Overcome Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Low Self Esteem and Anger by Pamela Myles and Roz Shafran

 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a hugely popular method in treating mental illness including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, stress, anger and many more.  

5. Reasons To Stay Alive by Matt Haig

A  story about a man who learned to live again after crisis and illness. This book explores how to live better and feel more alive and making the most of your life. It covers topics on dealing with depression and anxiety through to a brighter time of happiness.  

6. A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled by Ruby Wax

  People have described this book as extremely helpful to anyone dealing with depression and provides brilliant mindfulness techniques.  

7. Running For my Life: How I Built A Better me One Step At A Time by Rachel Ann Cullen

This is the story of Rachel Cullen who suffers from depression, is in the wrong career, has a failing relationship and is reliant on alcohol. She discovered something that would hurt her a lot, but would also lead to healing her too.


8. The Anxiety Solution: A Quieter Mind, a Calmer You by Chloe Brotheridge

 This book is about and for every anxious woman. It provides a programme that has helped 1000s overcome fear and stress. From social media pressure, fear of failure or perfectionism, you'll learn how to regain control of your life from this book.  

9. Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression- and the Unexpected Solutions by Johann Hari

  Dealing with the idea that depression is a 'chemical imbalance in the brain', this book explores nine real causes of depression and anxiety and seven different solutions that work. 

10. Happy: Finding Joy In Every Day and Letting Go Of Perfect by Fearne Cotton

This book helps to beat the hurdles of anxiety and depression and show that they are manageable. This book has been described as 'loving, caring, interesting and fun.'  

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