Category: Mental Health Books

Book: Brain & Behaviour – An Introduction to Biological Psychology

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Book Title:

Brain & Behaviour – An Introduction to Biological Psychology.

Author(s): Bob Garrett.

Year: 2014.

Edition: Fourth (4th).

Publisher: SAGE Publications.

Type(s): Paperback.

Synopsis:

The 4th edition of Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Biological Psychology showcases our rapidly increasing understanding of the biological foundations of behaviour, engaging students immediately with easily accessible content.

Bob Garrett uses colourful illustrations and thought-provoking facts while maintaining a “big-picture” approach that students will appreciate.

Key features:

  • Clear and compelling presentations and an outstanding art program simplify complex material.
  • End-of-chapter study resources such as “For Further Thought,” “For Further Reading,” and “Testing Your Understanding” quizzes encourage learning and self-assessment.
  • A Student Study Guide provides additional opportunities for practice and self-testing to develop a complete understanding of the material.

Book: The Book of Self-Care

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Book Title:

The Book of Self-Care – Remedies for Healing Mind, Body, and Soul.

Author(s): Mary Beth Janssen.

Year: 2017.

Edition: First (1st), Illustrated.

Publisher: Sterling Ethos.

Type(s): Hardcover and Kindle.

Synopsis:

Heal mind, body, and soul with this collection of self-care rituals and tips.

Never has the idea of mindfully checking in with ourselves and creating a “whole body” health – health that is more than simply the absence of illness – been so appealing. In this guide to self-care, wellness and beauty educator Mary Beth Janssen reveals how introspection, ritual, and love can help cure existential woes. She profiles a wide range of activities and exercises, including:

  • Karma Cleanse: How to cultivate/give lovingkindness, compassion, and forgiveness in yourself, and then pay it forward.
  • Intention, meditation, and breathwork techniques: Exercises for calm and centered living.
  • Emotional Housecleaning: How to deal with unprocessed emotions “stuck” within yourself.
  • Setting Healthy Boundaries: Check-in exercises for relationships that will help you reevaluate and build your support network.
  • Tips for nourishing yourself, deep sleep, and beauty rituals to celebrate your body.

Book: The Ayurvedic Self-Care Handbook

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Book Title:

The Ayurvedic Self-Care Handbook – Holistic Healing Rituals for Every Day and Season.

Author(s): Sarah Kucera.

Year: 2019.

Edition: First (1st).

Publisher: The Experiment.

Type(s): Flexibound, Audiobook, Audio CD, and Kindle.

Synopsis:

Feeling burned-out, unmotivated, or stuck? The Ayurvedic Self-Care Handbook is here to help. This authoritative guide to ancient healing offers more than 100 daily and seasonal Ayurvedic rituals – each taking 10 minutes or less – to reconnect you with nature’s rhythms, and to unlock better health, as you:

  • Boost and stabilise your energy with yogic breathing;
  • Overcome transitions with grounding meditations;
  • Undo physical and emotional stress with personalised yoga postures;
  • Prevent and treat disease with nourishing tonics and teas; and
  • Pause and reflect with daily and weekly journaling prompts.

Get back in sync with nature – and rediscover your potential to feel good.

Book: Applied Psychology – Driving Power of Thought

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Book Title:

Applied Psychology – Driving Power of Thought.

Author(s): Warren Hilton.

Year: 2019.

Edition: First (1st).

Publisher: Blurb.

Type(s): Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, and Kindle.

Synopsis:

Applied Psychology: Driving Power of Thought is an applied psychology text that explains the principles involved in business when psychology is applied to human resources and the hiring process.

Book: The Anxiety Toolkit

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Book Title:

Anxiety Toolkit, The – Strategies for Fine-Tuning Your Mind and Moving Past Your Stuck Points.

Author(s): Alice Boyes, PhD.

Year: 2015.

Edition: First (1st).

Publisher: End of line Clearance Book.

Type(s): Paperback.

Synopsis:

Do you overthink before taking action? Are you prone to making negative predictions? Do you worry about the worst that could happen? Do you take negative feedback very hard? Are you self-critical? Does anything less than perfect performance feel like failure?

If any of these issues resonate with you, you are probably suffering from some degree of anxiety, and you’re not alone. The good news: while reducing your anxiety level to zero is not possible or useful (anxiety can actually be helpful!), you can learn to successfully manage symptoms – such as excessive rumination, hesitation, fear of criticism and paralysing perfection.

In The Anxiety Toolkit, Dr. Alice Boyes translates powerful, evidence-based tools used in therapy clinics into tips and tricks you can employ in everyday life. Whether you have an anxiety disorder, or are just anxiety-prone by nature, you will discover how anxiety works, strategies to help you cope with common anxiety ‘stuck’ points and a confidence that – anxious or not – you have all the tools you need to succeed in life and work.

Book: The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook

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Book Title:

The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook.

Author(s): Edmund J. Bourne, PhD.

Year: 2020.

Edition: Seventh (7th), Revised and Updated Edition.

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications.

Type(s): Paperback and Kindle.

Synopsis:

Celebrating 30 years as a classic in its field and recommended by therapists worldwide, The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook is an unparalleled, essential resource for people struggling with anxiety and phobias.

Living with anxiety, panic disorders, or phobias can make you feel like you aren’t in control of your life. Tackle the fears that hold you back with this go-to guide. Packed with the most effective skills for assessing and treating anxiety, this evidence-based workbook contains the latest clinical research. You’ll find an arsenal of tools for quieting worry, ending negative self-talk, and taking charge of your anxious thoughts, including:

  • Relaxation and breathing techniques; and
  • New research on exposure therapy for phobiasLifestyle, exercise, mindfulness and nutrition tips.

Written by a leading expert in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), this fully revised and updated seventh edition offers powerful, step-by-step treatment strategies for panic disorders, agoraphobia, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), worry, and fear.

You will also find new information on relapse prevention after successful treatment, and updates on medication, cannabis derivatives, ketamine, exposure, nutrition, spirituality, the latest research in neurobiology, and more.

Whether you suffer from anxiety and phobias yourself, or are a professional working with this population, this book provides the latest treatment solutions for overcoming the fears that stand in the way of living a meaningful and happy life.

This workbook can be used on its own or in conjunction with therapy.

Book: Anxiety – Overcome It and Live Without Fear

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Book Title:

Anxiety – Overcome It and Live Without Fear.

Author(s): Sonali Gupta.

Year: 2020.

Edition: First (1st).

Publisher: HarperCollins.

Type(s): Paperback and Kindle.

Synopsis:

Do you know the difference between anxiety and stress? What can you do when you have a panic attack? How do you know when it is time to get help?

Anxiety is a mental health crisis that has gripped over three crore Indians. In Anxiety: Overcome It and Live without Fear, clinical psychologist Sonali Gupta delves into the condition, using case studies to identify how anxiety can be triggered at work, in relationships, and by social media. Gupta shares a unique glimpse into this mental health condition in India, especially among Gen Z and millennials.

Recommending strategies and techniques for anxiety-prone readers, this book will help you confront your fears and take control of your life.

Book: An Introduction to Psychological Assessment & Psychometrics

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Book Title:

An Introduction to Psychological Assessment & Psychometrics.

Author(s): Keith Coley.

Year: 2014.

Edition: Second (2nd).

Publisher: SAGE Publications.

Type(s): Paperback.

Synopsis:

In An Introduction to Psychological Assessment and Psychometrics, Keith Coaley outlines the key ingredients of psychological assessment, providing case studies to illustrate their application, making it an ideal textbook for courses on psychometrics or psychological assessment.

New to the Second Edition:

  • Includes occupational and educational settings.
  • Covers ethical and professional issues with a strong practical focus.
  • Case study material related to work selection settings.
  • End of chapter self-assessments to facilitate students’ progress.
  • Compliant with the latest BPS Certificate of Testing curriculum.

Book: Acceptance And Commitment Therapy For Dummies

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Book Title:

Acceptance And Commitment Therapy For Dummies.

Author(s): Freddy Jackson Brown and Duncan Gillard.

Year: 2016.

Edition: First (1st).

Publisher: Wiley.

Type(s): Paperback.

Synopsis:

Do you want to change your relationship with painful thoughts and feelings that are holding you back from making changes to improve your life?

In this book, you will discover how to identify negative and unhealthy modes of thinking and apply Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles throughout your day-to-day life, creating a healthier, richer and more meaningful existence with yourself and others.

Book: Abnormal Psychology

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Book Title:

Abnormal Psychology.

Author(s): Thomas F. Oltmanns and Robert E. Emery.

Year: 2019.

Edition: Ninth (9th).

Publisher: Pearson.

Type(s): Paperback.

Synopsis:

An overview of abnormal psychology that focuses not on “them,” but on all of us.

Abnormal Psychology brings both the science and personal aspects of the discipline to life with a focus on evidence-based practice and emerging research. Authors Thomas Oltmanns and Robert Emery cover methods and treatment in context in order to helps readers understand the biological, psychological, and social perspectives on abnormal psychology.

The 9th Edition has been updated to integrate coverage of the DSM-5, as well as the latest research and contemporary topics that will interest students.