One in five American adults live with a diagnosable, treatable mental health condition. This month, we are highlighting the section in our collection that help raise awareness of mental health conditions, the importance of mental wellness, and promoting good mental health for all.
Emotional Labor: The Invisible Work Shaping Our Lives and How to Claim Our Power by Rose Hackman
“An urgent look at emotional labor and its various intersections that many of us only recognize as entering ‘womanhood’ – that we should edit the expression of our emotions to accommodate and elevate others. She challenges that the invisible work of women is not only an expectation of society but also a burden that is impossible to sustain. Hackman’s words reveal the agency of women is still possible while the power of care, empathy, and love in action can lead us to the best in our humanity.”
― Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play
Losing our minds : the challenge of defining mental illness by Lucy Foulkes.
“This is a book that calls for nuance in answering difficult questions…To Foulkes, the way forward is in acceptance of a hard truth: we need to support everyone who is struggling in a way geared to their needs; we need a different conversation about managing life’s sadness.” ―The Times (London)
How to navigate life : the new science of finding your way in school, career, and beyond by Belle Liang
“In an uncertain world when we’re at a loss for solving burnout and disengagement, Liang and Klein weave together interesting research, in-depth reporting, and best practices to serve up useful approaches to cutting through stress at school and work. With the expertise of scholars and the sensitivity of counselors, they pull back the curtain on true success in college and career, and guide anxious parents and students towards a life of purpose and contentment.” ― Jeffrey Selingo, New York Times bestselling author of Who Gets In and Why and There Is Life After College
Building happier kids : stress-busting tools for parents by Hansa Bhargava
“Bhargava’s expertise and conversational tone will leave readers feeling like they’re sitting in her exam room… Parents looking to dial back on the demands piled on their kids will find this hits the right note.” ―Publishers Weekly
We’re not broken : changing the autism conversation by Eric Garcia.
“Outstanding…Garcia’s book uses rich storytelling and insightful reporting to uncover not only the long history of how autistic people have been mistreated but also how they continue to be ignored…’We’re Not Broken’ is exactly the book we need to lead the way in changing the autism conversation. It belongs on the shelf next to ‘NeuroTribes’ as essential reading on autism and neurodiversity.” — Washington Post
For more information on Mental Health, please check out our collection here.
