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A list of current titles to support your mental health.
Updated September 22, 2023
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A kind of magic : a memoir about anxiety, our minds, and optimism in spite of it all
Spargo-Ryan, Anna
Paper Book
A memoir about anxiety, our minds, and optimism in spite of it all Where do mental illness stories begin? Anna''s always had too many feelings. Or not enough feelings - she''s never been quite sure. Debilitating panic....
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The anxiety antidote : how awareness and action can lead to self-control and inner peace
Bedi, Kamran
Paper Book
A practical guide to emotional resilience in modern life, managing anxiety and finding confidence, by a popular Nero-Linguistic Programmer, Pilates teacher and Transformational Life Coach. The Anxiety Antidote makes understanding and dealing with anxiety easy and practical...
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Your name is not anxious : a very personal guide to putting anxiety in its place
Dowric, Stephanie
Paper Book
Stephanie Dowrick, PhD, embraces a whole body, whole-self approach to radically reduce stress, quieten anxiety, and return power to each reader through strong, self-supporting solutions you can use in daily life.
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Finding calm : managing fear and anxiety in an uncertain world
Johal, S. S.
Paper Book
How do you deal with your anxieties and fears when there is so much uncertainty in our world? Are we safe from Covid, from climate change, from the changing demographics of our cities? Can we keep our children safe from on-line dangers? How can we tell truth from misinformation and fake news? ...
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The book of burnout : what it is, why it happens, who gets it, and how to stop it before it stops you!
Aisbett, Bev
Paper Book
Australia's bestselling anxiety and mental health expert, Bev Aisbett, tackles a growing mental health emergency: burnout. Burnout happens when we take on too much, when we think we can do the impossible, at the cost of our wellbeing, our health and even our quality of life. Although...
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The new rulebook : notes from a psychologist to help redefine the way you live
Cheers, Chris
Paper Book
The bestselling, practical and inclusive guide to life from Instagram's favourite psychologist Chris Cheers. Shortlisted for the 2024 Australian Book Design Awards Best Designed Non-Fiction Cover Take a moment and check in with how you've been feeling lately. Maybe a...
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Bite back : a compassionate guide to navigating eating disorders
Mora, Genevieve
Paper Book
'If you'd asked me at 10 what my plans were for the next few years, fighting an eating disorder would not have made the list.' Gen's early teenage years were the hardest of her life. Struggling with anorexia and poor mental health, she spent time in and out of hospitals and clinics,...
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The trans guide to mental health and well-being
Lees, Katy
Paper Book
'The resource trans people need right now' MEG-JOHN BARKER 'An excellent book' JOS TWIST 'Straightforward and accessible' JENNIE KERMODE This empowering self-help guide provides advice and strategies for trans and/or non-binary people on a range of...
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Mind food : plant-based recipes for positive mental health
Lovatt, Lauren
Paper Book
*WINNER OF THE NATURAL HEALTH/HEALTH & WELLBEING 'HEALTHY COOKBOOK' AWARD 2023* Mind Food is a delicious and revolutionary invitation to eating whole foods, with a mind-nourishing twist - inspired by years of research around how food can make us happy and boost...
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Minding your mind : understanding your mind : taking control of your mental health
Hickie, Ian
Paper Book
The mind is a marvel. It's at the centre of our most rewarding experiences. It lets in awe and laughter, love and wisdom, and helps us overcome life's great trials. It's our greatest asset, but it can also be our greatest adversary, allowing in self-doubt, anxious thoughts and depression. It...
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Eat to beat depression and anxiety : nourish your way to better mental health in six weeks
Ramsey, Drew
Ebook
A revolutionary prescription for healing depression and anxiety and optimizing brain health through the foods we eat, including a six-week plan to help you get started eating for better mental health. Depression and anxiety disorders are rising, affecting more than fifty-eight million...
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How to be your own therapist
O'kane, Owen
Paper Book
Smart, short techniques throughout the day can form a healthier perspective 'Truly empowering - a book for everyone. It will help you figure out life.'Fearne Cotton All the benefits of therapy - 10 minutes at a time Let Owen O'Kane,...
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Why has nobody told me this before?
Smith, Julie (Psychologist)
Paper Book
Over 1 million copies sold worldwide! International Bestseller "Smart, insightful, and warm. Dr. Julie is both the expert and wise friend we all need."--Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and co-host of the Dear...
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The overthinking cure : how to stay in the present, shake negativity, and stop your stress and anxiety
Trenton, Nick
Ebook
Your mind doesn't have to be a minefield. Constant chatter is unhealthy; find a better way and see a brighter life. A distracted and non-present mind is the biggest cause of unhappiness. It prevents us from seeing what possibilities lie before us. Life turns into a...
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Rushing woman's syndrome : the impact of a never ending to-do list on your health
Weaver, Libby
Paper Book
"Do you often feel overwhelmed? Or in a daily battle to keep up, rarely getting through your never-ending to-do list, at times feeling out of control and as though yoúre surviving rather than thriving? If so, you may be experiencing the first signs of Rushing Womans SyndroméBetween deadlines and...
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Burnt out : the exhausted person's six-step guide to thriving in a fast-paced world
Barker, Selina
Paper Book
'This is the burnout bible: realistic, honest, uplifting and incredibly practical. If any book can get you back on your feet, it's this one.' - Emma Gannon 'Selina is the best, she's warm and brilliant and this book is packed full of practical things we can do to actually...
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