We've Been Too Patient

Edited by L. D. Green and Kelechi Ubozoh

Non-fiction

Stories that break the stigmas that surround mental health.

How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t: 14 Habits That Are Holding You Back From Happiness

Andrea Owen

Self-help

In her novel, Andrea discusses harmful habits and how they get in the way of mental wellness.

It's Kind of a Funny Story

Ned Vizzini

Fiction

Craig struggles with keeping up with the stress of his future and his new highschool when he checks into a mental hospital.

Crazy like Us

Ethan Watters

Non-Fiction

This book looks into the differences of mental illnesses through different cultures. It looks into the Westernization of mental illnesses and how that can ultimately lead to more harm than good.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Mark Manson

Non-Fiction (Advices)

This book gives you practical advice about how not to get stressed out about things you should not be stressed about.

Man's Search for Meaning

Viktor Frankl

Non-Fiction

Man's Search for Meaning is a 1946 book by Viktor Frankl chronicling his experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, and describing his psychotherapeutic method, which involved identifying a purpose in life to feel positive about, and then immersively imagining that outcome.

Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts

Jennie Allen

Self-help book, Christian literature

Feeling stuck, frustrated, and defeated? Allen believes the solution is simple: how we think shapes how we live. We can learn to stop thoughts that leave us prey to toxic patterns like victimhood, anxiety, and distraction. Drawing on biblical teaching and neuroscience, she shows how to fight the enemies of the mind with the truth of God.

The Art of Not Falling Apart

Christina Patterson

Autobiography

A joyous, moving, and sometimes shockingly honest celebration of life as an adventure, one where you ditch your expectations, raise a glass, and prepare for a rocky ride.

Obsessed: A Memoir of My Life with OCD

Allison Britz

Biography, Young adult non-fiction

A brave teen recounts her debilitating struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder—and brings readers through every painful step as she finds her way to the other side—in this powerful and inspiring memoir.

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed

Lori Gottlieb

Non-Fiction

A memoir where the author portrays a difficult time in her professional and personal life. She shows her experiences both as a therapist and someone receiving therapy.

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

Gail Honeyman

Fiction

The novel focuses on 29-year-old Eleanor Oliphant, a social misfit with a traumatic past who becomes enamoured of a singer, whom she believes she is destined to be with.

Deppression Is a Liar

Danny Baker

Biography/Memoir

Depression is a Liar is a memoir that recounts my struggle and eventual triumph over depression. It is highly recommended for the following people: People who don't believe that it's possible to recover from depression and find happiness again (I will show you that it is);