Mental Health for Adults

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in honor of this, we spotlight the importance of mental wellness and promote advocacy, sharing, compassion and the dismantling of stereotypes.

Updated April 29, 2026
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Tiny traumas : when you don't know what's wrong, but nothing feels quite right
Arroll, Megan A.
Paper Book
Psychologist Dr. Meg Arroll offers a much-needed framework for recognizing and combatting the devastating cumulative effects of small everyday wounds--"tiny traumas"--that, like major traumas, can negatively shape our lives. Have you ever felt at a loss for an answer when asked: 'How are...

2024

Beyond anxiety : curiosity, creativity, and finding your life's purpose
Beck, Martha Nibley
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER INDIE BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER From bestselling author Martha Beck, a new path to overcoming anxiety by awakening the creativity within We live in an epidemic of anxiety. Most of us assume that the...

2025

Break the cycle : a guide to healing intergenerational trauma
Buque?, Mariel
Paper Book
***The Instant National Bestseller*** A Next Big Idea Club must-read title for January 2024 The definitive, paradigm-shifting guide to healing intergenerational trauma--weaving together scientific research with practical exercises and stories from the...

2024

Mindful Meditations for Black Men: Restorative Practices to Soothe Mind, Body, and Spirit
Caraballo, Jor-El
Paper Book
An empowering and thought-provoking collection of meditations for Black men, helping them to experience the awareness, enlightenment, and healing they deserve from licensed therapist and popular author Jor-El Caraballo. In Mindful Meditations for Black Men, mental health...

2026

Gentle : rest more, stress less, and live the life you actually want
Carver, Courtney
Paper Book
From an expert on simplicity and minimalism, a collection of 30 practices to overcome chronic overwhelm, cultivate self-compassion, and find permission to do less-perfect for readers of Rest is Resistance and Wintering. Being Gentle is...

2025

Flourishing kin : Indigenous wisdom for collective well-being
Celidwen, Yuria
Paper Book
From Indigenous scholar Yuria Celidwen comes a first-of-its-kind book about our aspiration for sustainable, collective flourishing through Indigenous wisdom, traditions, and practices that bridge Indigenous and Western knowledges and ways. How do we cultivate happiness? When...

2024

The Power of Real Optimism: A Practical, Science-Based Guide to Staying Resilient, Curious, and Open Even When Life Is Hard
Chopra, Deepika
Paper Book
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER Optimism isn't about pretending everything is fine. It's about staying open and flexible--especially when it's not. In this fresh, science-backed debut, professional psychologist and media expert Dr. Deepika Chopra shows us how to build the kind of...

2026

Tiny experiments : how to live freely in a goal-obsessed world
Le Cunff, Anne-Laure
Paper Book
A transformative guide to rethinking our approach to goals, creativity, and life itself from a neuroscientist and entrepreneur, and the creator of the popular Ness Labs newsletter "I loved this profound, practical, and generous book."--Oliver Burkeman "A thought...

2025

Eat Your Ice Cream Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life
Emanuel, Ezekiel J.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLLER INDIE NATIONAL BESTSELLER From one of America's leading doctors, an authoritative, practical, and entertaining guide to living a full and healthy life. Everyone wants to live a full and...

2026

Beyond Belief: The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself and Achieve Breakthrough Results
Eyal, Nir
Paper Book
An Instant New York Times Bestseller What if the real obstacle isn't your effort, your discipline, or your circumstances, but what you believe is possible? Behind every endeavor are beliefs that shape outcomes. Most people never question those beliefs, even...

2026

How to be enough : self-acceptance for self-critics and perfectionists
Hendriksen, Ellen
Paper Book
Are you your own toughest critic? Learn to be good to yourself with this clear and compassionate guide. Do you set demanding standards for yourself? If so, a lot likely goes well in your life: You might earn compliments, admiration, or accomplishments. Your high standards and...

2025

Anxiety Rx : a revolutionary new prescription for anxiety relief from the doctor who created it
Kennedy, Russell
Paper Book
From physician and neuroscientist Russell Kennedy, MD comes an award-winning book that offers a revolutionary, life-changing approach to healing anxiety. Break the cycle of anxiety with the newly upgraded and expanded second edition. After years of trying...

2024

Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western Mental Health Care for Everyone
Kidia, Khameer
Paper Book
An urgent rethinking of the Western approach to mental health, which treats the symptoms rather than the exploitative systems causing our distress-by a Rhodes Scholar and Harvard Medical School physician-anthropologist-offering lessons from the rest of the world. What if the...

2026

But what will people say? : navigating mental health, identity, love, and family between cultures
Kohli, Sahaj Kaur
Paper Book
A Harvard Public Health Best Public Health Book of 2024 "This wonderful book is a compass, a blueprint, a mirror, and a friend. Kohli gives language to what many of us feel but can't yet articulate."--Erika L. Sánchez, New York Times bestselling author of I am Not...

2024

Where i belong : healing trauma and embracing Asian American identity
Lee, Soo Jin (Therapist)
Paper Book
An essential resource that addresses the unique experiences of trauma, healing, and mental health in Asian and Asian American communities. Coauthors Soo Jin Lee and Linda Yoon are professional therapists who witnessed firsthand how mental health issues often went unaddressed not...

2024

The Inner Fitness Revolution : A Roadmap to Your Freedom and Joy
Lifford, Tina
Paper Book
Actress and empowerment counselor Tina Lifford guides readers on connecting with their authentic Self--the source of personal power, greater health, and joyful wellbeing--in this follow-up to The Little Book of Big Lies, an inspiring and hands-on guide in the tradition of Yasmine...

2025

The nervous system reset : heal trauma, resolve chronic stress and pain, and regulate your emotions with the power of the vagus nerve
Maguire, Jessica
Paper Book
From Vagus nerve expert and the voice behind @repairing_the_nervous_system, this extraordinary book provides a cutting-edge program to heal your nervous system. "Groundbreaking." --Maggie Dent, bestselling author of Mothering Our Boys

2024

Reclaiming the black body : nourishing the home within
McCullough, Alishia
Paper Book
An essential exploration of the overlooked impact of disordered eating among Black women-and a prescriptive road map to returning to wholeness within our bodies, from the clinical therapist who founded Black and Embodied Counseling and Consulting PLLC "Lights a radical path away from...

2025

Attention Seeker: A Neurodivergent Comedian's Guide to Thriving with ADHD
Michael, Darcy
Paper Book
From neurodivergent comedian Darcy Michael, a hilarious memoir with a message about living with adult ADHD What if ADHD isn't a disorder to overcome, but a superpower that makes you funnier, more creative, and more resilient? In Attention Seeker, comedian and card-carrying adult...

2026

The Healing Power of Resilience: A New Prescription for Health and Well-Being
Narula, Tara
Paper Book
A revolutionary, science-backed approach to living well from ABC News chief medical correspondent and cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula, that bridges the gap between our physical and mental health to show how resilience is the key to both. As the number one leading cause of...

2026

Self-care for autistic people : 100+ ways to recharge, de-stress, and unmask!
Neff, Megan Anna
Paper Book
Ditch the stigma, celebrate your identity, and put yourself first with these 100+ exercises that reinforce the idea that neurodiversity is a strength and teaches you how to relax, destress, find your community, practice self-love, and more. When you're autistic, it can be tough...

2024

The 5 resets : rewire your brain and body for less stress and more resilience
Nerurkar, Aditi
Paper Book
As seen on Good Morning America and The Today Show with Hoda and Jenna "The key is managing stress, so we can lead healthier, happier lives. The 5 Resets will help you do just that."   -- Katie Couric, Journalist and Founder and CEO, Katie Couric Media   ...

2024

The balanced brain : the science of mental health
Nord, Camilla
Paper Book
How we can use what we've learned about the brain to improve our mental health There are many routes to mental well-being. In this groundbreaking book, neuroscientist Camilla Nord offers a fascinating tour of the scientific developments that are revolutionising the way we...

2024

The college student's guide to mental health : essential wellness strategies for flourishing in college
Nosanow, Mia
Paper Book
Easy, accessible guidance for addressing an essential element to college success: mental health While being in college can be an exciting time, it can also be a period of uncertainty, anxiety, loneliness, and even depression. The College Student's Guide to Mental Health is for any...

2024

Rattled : how to calm new mom anxiety with the power of the postpartum brain
Pensak, Nicole Amoyal
Paper Book
A Zibby Owens' Best Book for the Parents matrescence noun /mæ'tres.?nts/ The process of becoming a mother: The physical, psychological, and emotional changes you go through after the birth of your child . . . largely unexplored in the medical community.  ...

2024


Shame on you : how to be a woman in the age of mortification
Petro, Melissa
Paper Book
In the spirit of Rebecca Traister's Good and Mad and Roxane Gay's Bad Feminist comes a courageous, in-depth investigation into the modern epidemic of shame in our society--what it is, why women are uniquely susceptible, and how we can shift the shame off our plates and live our...

2024

When a loved one won't seek mental health treatment : how to promote recovery and reclaim your family's well-being
Pollard, C. Alec
Paper Book
Escape the "family trap," help your loved one on the road to recovery, and take back your life. If you have a family member who suffers from mental illness, but refuses to seek treatment, you may feel like you're caught in a trap. If you try making life easier for your loved one,...

2024

All in her head : how gender bias harms women's mental health
Pratt, Misty
Paper Book
This provocative, deeply personal book explores how women experience mental health care differently than men--and lays out how the system must change for women to flourish. Why are so many women feeling anxious, stressed out, and depressed, and why are they not getting the...

2024

You will get through this : a mental health first-aid kit : help for depression, anxiety, grief, and more
Radico, Julie
Paper Book
Months-long therapy wait-lists. Out-of-pocket costs. Online misinformation. There are more barriers than ever to accessing reliable mental health care--and when your mental health is suffering, you need help now.  This book, written by three practicing therapists, is your...

2024

Guilt Free: Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations
Reid, Jennifer
Paper Book
"A roadmap to help you overcome the guilt you've been socialized to feel when you put yourself first."--Katy Milkman, PhD, author of How to Change What would life look like without the constant, crushing weight of guilt? Women today are living with so much...

2026

The other side of change : who we become when life makes other plans
Shankar, Maya
Paper Book
INSANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A rare combination of beautiful storytelling, cognitive science, and wholehearted wisdom. --Brené Brown A revelatory exploration of how we can find meaning in the tumult of change, from a renowned cognitive scientist and host of...

2026

Open when : a companion for life's twists and turns
Smith, Julie (Psychologist)
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Julie Smith (@drjulie) returns with this highly anticipated handbook full of "break in case of emergency" advice for dealing with mental health challenges in the moment they occur. In...

2024

The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World
Stulberg, Brad
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB MUST READ The definitive book on excellence: a practical guide to creating, contributing, and actualizing your potential amid the craziness of modern life, from bestselling author Brad Stulberg ...

2026

Why am I like this? : my brain isn't broken (and neither is yours)
Styles, Gemma
Why do I feel so overwhelmed? Why did I say that embarrassing thing? Is everyone else achieving more than me? What can I actually do to make a difference? Am I the only one feeling this way? In her internationally bestselling debut book--which draws on her own experience with...

2024

Stress resets : how to soothe your body and mind in minutes
Taitz, Jennifer L.
Paper Book
As seen on TODAY * A Next Big Idea Book Club pick * As heard on ARMCHAIR EXPERT * A clinical psychologist gives us 75 quick, scientifically proven techniques and exercises to manage stress and build resilience.   Here's a promise that...

2024

Mattering : the secret to a life of deep connection and purpose
Wallace, Jennifer Breheny
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A timely, vitally important read." -- Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re:thinking "Beautifully written and deeply felt. Wallace gives readers the insights...

2026

Solitude : the science and power of being alone
Weinstein, Netta
Paper Book
The average adult spends nearly one-third of their waking life alone. How do we overcome the stigma of solitude and find strength in going it alone? Whether we love it or try to avoid it, we can make better use of that time. The science of solitude shows that alone time can be a powerful space used...

2024

Your pocket therapist : break free from old patterns and transform your life
Zimmerman, Annie
Paper Book
From psychotherapist and TikTok personality Dr. Annie Zimmerman comes a toolkit to transform yourself and your relationships, with advice on how to heal past trauma, build sustainable connections, and take ownership of your mental health. Every day, psychotherapist Dr. Annie Zimmerman...

2024


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