Book Resources for Mental Health
Explore a curated list of recommended books to help you understand and manage anxiety effectively.
Understanding the Brain
Knowing a little of what is going on physiologically when we experience stress and anxiety can help remove fear.
Learn techniques for promoting inner calm. Kill the ANTS (automatic negative thoughts) and learn how to get unstuck from obsessive worrying.
Your Brain is Always Listening: Tame the Hidden Dragons That Control Your Happiness, Habits, and Hang Ups
Find out what's driving unhealthy behaviors and creating bitterness and discontentment in your life. Learn tools for fighting off these inner dragons.
Learn your brain type and discover a tailored plan for beating anxiety and finding more joy and contentment.
Biblical Perspective
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. He rescues those whose spirits are crushed." Psalm 34:18
Jennie Allen reminds us of biblical principles such as taking our thoughts captive. We can find freedom when we submit our minds to Christ.
Louie Giglio calls out the spiritual warfare taking place in our minds. He encourages readers to let Christ take over the battle and restore peace.
Through a study of Philippians 4:6-7, Max Lucado draws out a road map to healing from anxiety.
Chronic Pain
Physical, chronic pain is often a symptom of anxiety. Find out if your physical symptoms could have cognitive causes.
The author brings humor to an otherwise heavy topic. Learn a new way to view your chronic pain and find your way out.
Dr. Sarno is a trailblazer for understanding the mind body connection. The author of The Way Out was originally inspired by Dr. Sarno and this revolutionary work.
Trauma
Trauma can be debilitating and other times, it's not so obvious how much it is interfering with one's life. Today is the day to take a step toward healing and hope.
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is a world renowned expert on trauma. His research shows how trauma shapes and changes the body and offers hope for healing.
It Didn't Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle
This fascinating subject could give a genetic explanation for anxious and traumatic responses without known causes or triggers.
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