Reading for Mental Health

A list of current titles to support your mental health.

Mental Health Week is a national celebration in October each year, which centres around World Mental Health Day on 10 October.

Updated September 18, 2025
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The absent moon :
Schwarcz, Luiz,
Paper Book
"A profoundly emotional book, and a brave one." --The New Yorker A literary sensation in Brazil, Luiz Schwarcz's brave and tender memoir interrogates his ordeal of bipolar disorder in the context of a family story of murder, dispossession, and silence--the long echo of...
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...
Eat to beat depression and anxiety : nourish your way to better mental health in six weeks
Ramsey, Drew
Paper Book
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...
Why has nobody told me this before? /
Smith, Julie Ann
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...
Rushing woman's syndrome :
Weaver, Libby,
Paper Book
'This book changed my life! Not only did it give me a deep respect for my female body, but it was the catalyst for helping me build a more balanced life that worked with my hormones. Thank you, Dr Libby, for shedding light on how women need more rest and recovery. Every woman needs to read...

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