Resources for Mental Health

On this page, you will find mental health and wellbeing related books and other resources that may help you on your journey towards healing, growth, or to just become a healthier version of yourself.

This list is updated regularly.

Book Recommendations

Daily, short reads

  • A Mindful Year by Aria Campbell-Danesh and Seth J. Gillihan

  • The Art of Simple Living: 100 Daily Practices from a Japanese Zen Monk for a Lifetime of Calm and Joy by Shunmyo Masuno

  • Big Panda and Tiny Dragon by James Norbury

  • Journey to the Heart by Melody Beattie

Mental Health

  • The Gifts of Imperfection: The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown

  • Freedom from your Inner Critic by Bonnie Weiss and Jay Earley

Spirituality & Mental Health

  • Eastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea Judith

  • The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

Relationships

  • The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman

  • Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Sue Johnson

  • Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find and Keep Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

  • How to be an Adult in Relationships by David Richo

  • Daring to Trust by David Richo

Deep Thinking, Wisdom, & Mindful Reads

  • Senbazuru by Michael James Wong

  • The Courage to be Happy by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

  • The Courage to be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

 

Please note: Many of these books can be found at a local, Toronto-based mental health bookstore at: www.cavershambooksellers.com