Mental Health Awareness Month 2023

Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole
By Susan Cain (155.2 Cain, Q 155.2 Cain, CD 155.2 Cain, eBook, eAudiobook)
The author discusses how a bittersweet state of mind can actually be a kind of silent energy that aids us in overcoming our personal and societal suffering.
Forest Walking: Discovering the Trees and Woodlands of North America
By Peter Wohlleben (582.16097 Wohl, eBook)
Readers become a "forest detective" on their next outdoor adventure by decoding nature's signs by following tree roots, crossing streams and turning over rocks to awaken the ancient past and thrilling present of the ecosystem around them.
Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention -- and How to Think Deeply Again
By Johann Hari (153.733 Hari, eBook, eAudiobook)
The author went on an epic journey across the world to interview the leading experts on human attention—and he discovered that everything we think we know about this crisis is wrong.
Reasons to Stay Alive
By Matt Haig (B Haig, eBook, eAudiobook)
An internationally best-selling author shares his struggle with depression and, helping those who are confused or daunted by the illness, reveals how he was able to triumph over the disease in order to live again.
What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
By Oprah Winfrey & Bruce D. Perry (616.8521 Perr, PLAY 616.8521 Perr, CD 616.8521, eBook, eAudiobook)
Oprah Winfrey and a renowned brain development and trauma expert discuss the impact of trauma and adversity and how healing must begin with a shift to asking, “what happened to you?” rather than “what’s wrong with you?”
The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help You Deserve
By Rheeda Walker & Na'im Akbar)
An unapologetic exploration of the Black mental health crisis—and a comprehensive road map to getting the care you deserve in an unequal system.
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself
By Nedra Glover Tawwab (158.1 Taww, eBook, eAudiobook)
Licensed counselor, sought-after relationship expert, Nedra Glover Tawwab demystifies this complex topic for today's world. With a relatable and inclusive tone, this book presents simple-yet-powerful ways to establish healthy boundaries in all aspects of life.
Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect with the Present, and Expand Your Future
By Yung Pueblo (158.1 Yung, eBook, eAudiobook)
Yung Pueblo demonstrates how we can all move forward in our healing, from learning self-compassion to letting go to becoming emotionally mature.
Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind
By Judson Brewer (152.46 Brew, eBook, eAudiobook)
With more than 20 years of research and hands-on work with thousands of patients, including Olympic athletes and coaches, and leaders in government and business, Dr. Brewer has created a clear, solution-oriented program that anyone can use to feel better - no matter how anxious they feel.
Outdoor Play for Healthy Little Minds: Practical Leads to Promote Children's Wellbeing in the Early Years
By Sarah Watkins (362.2 Duck, eAudiobook)
This essential resource is designed to help busy early years practitioners to support the mental health of young children through outdoor play.
You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health - With Advice from Experts and Wisdom From Real People and Families
By Ken Duckworth (362.2 Duck, eAudiobook)
Written with authority and compassion, this is the essential resource for individuals and families seeking expert guidance on diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, featuring inspiring, true stories from real people in their own words.