There is so much out there in the mental health world. Here are my favorite resources across myriad topics in the space. Enjoy!
Addiction:
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts (understanding addiction)
ADD:
Scattered (the origins and healing of ADD)
Culture/Society:
404: Human Connection Not Found (how and why digital media doesn’t fulfill our biological need to connect)
Human Behavior & Health:
Sapiens (a biological history of human development)
Behave (a meta synthesis of human nature)
The Polyvagal Theory (the neurobiology of being an inherently social primate with a too big brain)
I am a snowflake, and so are you (how and why healthy social bonds are essential to our physical and mental health)
Holistic Healing & Growth:
Consciousness Medicine (weaving cognitive and somatic therapy with indigenous wisdom for holistic healing and growth)
When the Body Says No (the interconnection between trauma, relational health and disease)
Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors (a neurobiologically sound framework for healing developmental trauma)
It Didn’t Start with You (a neurobiologically informed approach to healing the epigenetic trauma we inherit)
Parenting
The Whole Brain Child (understanding and fostering healthy development)
Trauma Proofing Your Kid (how to help your kids process traumatic events, like an injury or surgery)
A Brief Overview of the Developing Brain (how you can help your kid thrive as they grow)
Relationships:
A General Theory of Love (a clear articulation of the essential role that love and connection play in our well being)
Nonviolent Communication (how to communicate in a way that uncovers the underlying feelings, thoughts and needs underneath conflict and miscommunication)
The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (how early attachment and social structure impacts they way we navigate romantic love)
Mindfulness:
Inside-Out Healing: Transforming your life through the power of presence (actionable tools to help you stay present and reduce suffering)