Book Recommendations
Educating people is a crucial initial move in challenging the misconceptions about mental health.
The Happiness Trap
RUSS HARRIS
"Happiness in a trap" suggests the fleeting nature of joy when it's constrained by circumstances that ultimately limit freedom or fulfillment.
The Body Keeps the Score
BESSEL VAN DER KOLK
Explores how trauma affects the body and mind, emphasizing the deep connection between psychological trauma and physical health, and highlighting therapeutic approaches to healing.
Man’s Search for Meaning
VIKTOR FRANKL
A profound psychological and philosophical reflection drawn from Frankl’s experiences as a Holocaust survivor and his expertise as a psychiatrist.
Thinking Fast and Slow
DANIEL KAHNEMAN
Delves into the dual systems of thinking that drive our decisions: the fast, intuitive, and emotional system, and the slow, deliberate, and logical system, revealing how these processes influence our judgments and behaviors.
The Power of Now
EKHART TOLLE
Spiritual guide that emphasizes the importance of living fully in the present moment. It aims to help readers achieve inner peace by understanding the nature of their mind and transcending habitual patterns of thought and emotion.
The Art of Being
ERICH FROMM
Explores the differences between two primary modes of existence: having and being. It is a thought-provoking book that emphasizes personal growth, authenticity, and fulfillment.
The Gift of Therapy
IRVIN D YALOM
A compassionate and practical guide for therapists, offering insights drawn from Yalom's decades of experience as an existential psychotherapist.
Boundaries: When To Say Yes, How To Say No To Take Control Of Your Life
DR.HENRY CLOUD & DR. JOHN TOWNSEND
Provides practical guidance on establishing and maintaining personal boundaries to improve relationships and enhance personal well-being.
Waking Up
SAM HARRIS
Explore spirituality through a secular, evidence-based lens. By cultivating mindfulness and understanding the illusion of the self, one can achieve a deeper sense of presence, clarity, and well-being—unbound by religious beliefs.
Working with Emotional Intelligence
DANIEL GOLEMAN
Explores how emotional intelligence skills, such as self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation, are vital for professional success and effective leadership.
The Elephant in the Brain
KEVIN SIMPLER, ROBIN HANSON
Explores the complex relationship between the brain and digestive system, highlighting how gut health influences mental well-being and offering insights into managing digestive and psychological issues through a holistic approach.
Real Self Care (Crystals, Cleanses and Bubble Baths Not Included)
POOJA LAKSHMIN, MD
Offers a practical approach to self-care by focusing on emotional and mental well-being, advocating for strategies like setting boundaries, managing stress, and fostering self-compassion rather than superficial or trendy practices.