Help! What Books Do You Recommend For Depression?

January (and let’s be honest…winter in general) is a hard month for many.

Along with shorter days, colder weather, and social distancing, the winter months can bring a cloud of sadness or a fog of depression. Oftentimes we are at a loss for resources (and conversations) to understand depression.

So here are a few of our favorite resources related to depression. These resources may also include helpful information on trauma, interpersonal neurobiology, attachment, mindfulness, anxiety, and the mind-body connection, all of which impact our mental health.

1. It’s Not Always Depression

   By: Hilary Jacobs Hendel

2. I Don’t Want to Talk About It

   By: Terrence Real

3. Lost Connection

   By: Johann Hari

4. Fighting Forward

   By: Hannah Brencher

5. Hardwiring Happiness

   By: Rick Hanson

6. Moving Beyond Depression

   By: Gregory Jantz

7. The Upward Spiral

   By: Alex Korb

A few resources on anxiety specifically:

1. First, We Make the Beast Beautiful

   By: Sarah Wilson

2. Try Softer

   By: Aundi Kolber

3. Get Out of Your Head

   By: Jennie Allen

Here at Atlanta Wellness Collective, we want to help. To talk to someone or schedule an appointment, contact us or request an appointment today.

Disclaimer: This blog is not intended to substitute professional therapeutic advice. Talk with your healthcare provider about your health concerns and before starting or stopping therapies. No content on this site, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct professional advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.

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