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Mental Health AwarenessMental Health Awareness<div class="ExternalClass618F18BEC80E4C3490C0DEB5302448C3"><h2>​Mental health matters. </h2><h3>Understand your brain, understand yourself. Start with these books on topics such as anxiety, depression, grief, post-partum depression, ADHD, trauma, attachment, agoraphobia, and more. Start with what speaks to you and begin your healing era.<br></h3></div>

 

 

 

 

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Tiny pep talks : bite-size encouragement for life's annoying, stressful, and flat-out lousy momentsTiny pep talks : bite-size encouragement for life's annoying, stressful, and flat-out lousy momentsSkaggs, Paula, author.8055559Book9781683694441https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22tiny%20pep%20talks%22%20skaggs&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Where to start : a survival guide to anxiety, depression, and other mental health challengesWhere to start : a survival guide to anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges7968312Book0593531418https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22where%20to%20start%22%20%22mental%20health%20america%22&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
You will get through this : a mental health first-aid kit : help for depression, anxiety, grief, and moreYou will get through this : a mental health first-aid kit : help for depression, anxiety, grief, and moreRadico, Julie, author.7814308Book9781891011474https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22you%20will%20get%20through%20this%22%20radico&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Break the cycle : a guide to healing intergenerational traumaBreak the cycle : a guide to healing intergenerational traumaBuqué, Mariel, author.7421450Book9780593472491https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22break%20the%20cycle%22%20mariel&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Change your brain every day : simple daily practices to strengthen your mind, memory, moods, focus, energy, habits, and relationshipsChange your brain every day : simple daily practices to strengthen your mind, memory, moods, focus, energy, habits, and relationshipsAmen, Daniel G., author.7087535Book9781496454577https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22change%20your%20brain%20every%20day%22%20amen&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Chatter : the voice in our head, why it matters, and how to harness itChatter : the voice in our head, why it matters, and how to harness itKross, Ethan, author.6136374Book9780525575238https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=chatter%20ethan%20kross&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Don't believe everything you think : why your thinking is the beginning & end of sufferingDon't believe everything you think : why your thinking is the beginning & end of sufferingNguyen, Joseph, author.7819872Book9798893310153https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22don%27t%20believe%20everything%20you%20think%22%20nguyen&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Get out of your head : stopping the spiral of toxic thoughtsGet out of your head : stopping the spiral of toxic thoughtsAllen, Jennie, author.5908795Book9781601429643https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22get%20out%20of%20your%20head%22%20jennie&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
High functioning : overcome your hidden depression and reclaim your joyHigh functioning : overcome your hidden depression and reclaim your joyJoseph, Judith, author.8244719Book9780316577298https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22high%20functioning%22%20judith&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
How to do the work : recognize your patterns, heal from your past, and create your selfHow to do the work : recognize your patterns, heal from your past, and create your selfLePera, Nicole, author.6217464Book9780063012097https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22how%20to%20do%20the%20work%22%20lepera&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
How to let things go : 99 tips from a Zen Buddhist monk to relinquish control and free yourself up for what mattersHow to let things go : 99 tips from a Zen Buddhist monk to relinquish control and free yourself up for what mattersMasuno, Shunmyō, author.7939939Book9780143138136https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22how%20to%20let%20things%20go%22%20masuno&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
How to winter : harness your mindset to thrive on cold, dark, or difficult daysHow to winter : harness your mindset to thrive on cold, dark, or difficult daysLeibowitz, Kari, author.7845789Book9780593653753https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22how%20to%20winter%22%20kari&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
It Didn't Start with YouIt Didn't Start with YouWolynn, Mark5350634Bookhttps://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/1523-1/{B227994C-9591-4E0A-900F-322258EEA205}Img200.jpg9781101980378https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22it%20didn%27t%20start%20with%20you%22%20mark&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Maybe you should talk to someone : a therapist, her therapist, and our lives revealedMaybe you should talk to someone : a therapist, her therapist, and our lives revealedGottlieb, Lori, author.5633569Book9781328662057https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22maybe%20you%20should%20talk%20to%20someone%22%20lori&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Mental Health and Wellbeing in the WorkplaceMental Health and Wellbeing in the WorkplaceButler, Donna6237248Bookhttps://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/0128-1/{34250FE7-C0B9-451D-8BE3-1EB7549F5F43}Img200.jpg9780857088291https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22mental%20health%20and%20wellbeing%20in%20the%20workplace%22%20butler&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Mind your body : a revolutionary program to release chronic pain and anxietyMind your body : a revolutionary program to release chronic pain and anxietySachs, Nicole J., author.8112659Book9780593716939https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22mind%20your%20body%22%20sachs&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Mind-gut connection : how the hidden conversation within our bodies impacts our mood, our choices, and our overall healthMind-gut connection : how the hidden conversation within our bodies impacts our mood, our choices, and our overall healthMayer, Emeran A., author.4495026Book9780062376558https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22mind-gut%20connection%22%20mayer&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
No bad parts : healing trauma and restoring wholeness with the internal family systems modelNo bad parts : healing trauma and restoring wholeness with the internal family systems modelSchwartz, Richard C., author.7042374Book9781683649168https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22no%20bad%20parts%22%20schwartz&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
On AgoraphobiaOn AgoraphobiaCaveney, Graham, author, narrator.7346016Book9781529057744https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22on%20agoraphobia%22%20graham&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Permission to come home : reclaiming mental health as Asian AmericansPermission to come home : reclaiming mental health as Asian AmericansWang, Jenny T., author.6704922Book9781538708002https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22permission%20to%20come%20home%22%20wang&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Real Self-CareReal Self-CareLakshmin, Pooja7210198Bookhttps://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/1523-1/{2023EFB0-8B1E-42B8-B3ED-1FF81F26513D}IMG200.JPG9780593489734https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22real%20self-care%22%20pooja&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Scattered minds : the origins and healing of attention deficit disorderScattered minds : the origins and healing of attention deficit disorderMaté, Gabor, author.7195357Book0593714377https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22scattered%20minds%22%20gabor&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Self-care for Latinas : 100+ ways to prioritize & rejuvenate your mind, body, & spiritSelf-care for Latinas : 100+ ways to prioritize & rejuvenate your mind, body, & spiritReichard, Raquel, author.7433506Book9781507221426https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22self-care%20for%20latinas%22%20raquel&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Set boundaries, find peace : a guide to reclaiming yourselfSet boundaries, find peace : a guide to reclaiming yourselfTawwab, Nedra Glover, author.6240997Book9780593192092https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22set%20boundaries%22%20nedra&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Shift : managing your emotions--so they don't manage youShift : managing your emotions--so they don't manage youKross, Ethan, author.7968323Book9780593444412https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=shift%20ethan%20kross&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Ten times calmer : beat anxiety and change your lifeTen times calmer : beat anxiety and change your lifeSchnack, Kirren, author.7421523Book9781250341266https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22ten%20times%20calmer%22%20kirren&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
The Autistic's guide to self-discovery : flourishing as a neurodivergent adultThe Autistic's guide to self-discovery : flourishing as a neurodivergent adultSmith, Sol (Autism advocate), author.8353688Book9781608689989https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22the%20autistic%27s%20guide%20to%20self-discovery%22%20sol&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
The Feel Good EffectThe Feel Good EffectConley Downs, Robyn6129006Bookhttps://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/1191-1/{F8E58E24-0FC8-49B2-9C36-6C9FE6D41318}Img200.jpg9780593347676https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22the%20feel%20good%20effect%22%20robyn&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
The Mountain is YouThe Mountain is YouWiest, Brianna7166778Bookhttps://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/7552-1/{06B13D94-B52E-4FF9-BB00-32133A74177C}IMG200.JPG9781662206610https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22the%20mountain%20is%20you%22%20brianna&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
The anxious generation : how the great rewiring of childhood is causing an epidemic of mental illnessThe anxious generation : how the great rewiring of childhood is causing an epidemic of mental illnessHaidt, Jonathan, author.7478679Book9780593655030https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22the%20anxious%20generation%22%20haidt&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
The body keeps the score : brain, mind, and body in the healing of traumaThe body keeps the score : brain, mind, and body in the healing of traumaVan der Kolk, Bessel A., 1943- author.2215892Book9780670785933https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22the%20body%20keeps%20the%20score%22%20bessel&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
The color of everything : a journey to quiet the chaos withinThe color of everything : a journey to quiet the chaos withinRichards, Cory, author.7840648Book9780593596791https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22the%20color%20of%20everything%22%20cory&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
The let them theory : a life-changing tool that millions of people can't stop talking aboutThe let them theory : a life-changing tool that millions of people can't stop talking aboutRobbins, Mel, 1968-7979544Book9781401971366https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22the%20let%20them%20theory%22%20mel&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
The myth of normal : trauma, illness, and healing in a toxic cultureThe myth of normal : trauma, illness, and healing in a toxic cultureMaté, Gabor, author.6829361Book9780593083888https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22the%20myth%20of%20normal%22%20gabor&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
The narrowing : a journey through anxiety and the bodyThe narrowing : a journey through anxiety and the bodyShaker, Alexandra, author.8244730Book9780593493403https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22the%20narrowing%22%20shaker&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
The path to wholeness : managing emotions, finding healing, and becoming our best selvesThe path to wholeness : managing emotions, finding healing, and becoming our best selvesMayfield, Mark, author.7252033Book9781641585316https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22the%20path%20to%20wholeness%22%20mayfield&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
The unapologetic guide to Black mental health : navigate an unequal system, learn tools for emotional wellness, and get the help you deserveThe unapologetic guide to Black mental health : navigate an unequal system, learn tools for emotional wellness, and get the help you deserveWalker, Rheeda, author.5913829Book9781684034147https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22unapologetic%20guide%20to%20black%20mental%20health%22%20rheeda&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
This Isn't What I Expected : Overcoming Postpartum DepressionThis Isn't What I Expected : Overcoming Postpartum DepressionKleiman, Karen R.7359889Book9780738216942https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22this%20isn%27t%20what%20I%20expected%22%20kleiman&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
This is body grief : making peace with the loss that comes with living in a bodyThis is body grief : making peace with the loss that comes with living in a bodyMattingly, Jayne, author.8158397Book9780593656792https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22this%20is%20body%20grief%22%20mattingly&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
UntamedUntamedDoyle, Glennon, 1976- author.5929514Book9781984801258https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=untamed%20glennon&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
What Happened to You?What Happened to You?Perry, Bruce D.6331149Bookhttps://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/2390-1/{545C8B9A-8AD7-4FFD-83B4-DC3DA03683F0}Img200.jpg9781250223210https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22what%20happened%20to%20you%22%20bruce&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
What it takes to heal : how transforming ourselves can change the worldWhat it takes to heal : how transforming ourselves can change the worldHemphill, Prentis, author.7616811Book9780593596838https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22what%20it%20takes%20to%20heal%22%20prentis&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
What my bones know : a memoir of healing from complex traumaWhat my bones know : a memoir of healing from complex traumaFoo, Stephanie, author.6519834Book9780593238103https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22what%20my%20bones%20know%22%20foo&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Why Am I Like This?Why Am I Like This?Styles, Gemma8084278Bookhttps://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/2437-1/{D8823417-0343-4BBB-8DDA-200F6EC5942E}IMG200.JPG9798881601492https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22why%20am%20i%20like%20this%22%20gemma&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Why has nobody told me this before?Why has nobody told me this before?Smith, Julie (Psychologist), author.6468431Book9780063227934https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22why%20has%20nobody%20told%20me%22%20julie&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
You gotta eat : real-life strategies for feeding yourself when cooking feels impossibleYou gotta eat : real-life strategies for feeding yourself when cooking feels impossibleEby, Margaret, author. 7967794Book9781683694427https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=you%20gotta%20eat%20eby&searchType=everything&pageSize=10
Your name is not anxious : a very personal guide to putting anxiety in its placeYour name is not anxious : a very personal guide to putting anxiety in its placeDowrick, Stephanie, author.8158282Book9781250355171https://discover.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search?query=%22your%20name%20is%20not%20anxious%22%20dowrick&searchType=everything&pageSize=10