General Mental Health

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​Websites

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
U.S. government site with hotlines, treatment locators, and info on mental health and substance use.

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Mental Health America (MHA)
Provides screening tools, educational materials, and community resources.

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Offers information, support groups, helplines, and advocacy.

 

Women and Mental Health

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Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) – Women’s Issues
Offers resources specific to anxiety, depression, and related disorders in women.

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The Women’s Mental Health Program at Massachusetts General Hospital
Focuses on psychiatric care for women, especially around reproductive life events.

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Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Dedicated to helping women suffering from perinatal mood disorders like postpartum depression and anxiety.

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Office on Women’s Health (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services)
Offers mental health information tailored specifically for women

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Books (Self-Help, Non-Fiction & Memoirs)​

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Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis – Ada Calhoun
Based on interviews with over 200 Gen X women, Calhoun explores the often-overlooked midlife mental health challenges faced by women balancing caregiving, career, financial stress, and more.

 

Strangers to Ourselves: Unsettled Minds and the Stories That Make Us – Rachel Aviv
Blending investigative reporting and personal narrative, Aviv delves into how mental illness is diagnosed and experienced—intertwining her own story with those of others navigating intense mental distress.

 

Unraveling: A Woman’s Guide to Breaking Free from the Expectations of South Asian Culture – Ritu Bhasin
Explores the unique pressures South Asian women face from cultural expectations, especially related to mental health and personal freedom. It offers practical advice for navigating family, tradition, and self-care.

 

You Are a Badass – Jen Sincero
With humor and confidence, You Are a Badass is a motivational self-help book that encourages women to break through self-doubt and embrace their full potential. Sincero’s straightforward advice is packed with strategies for achieving personal and financial success.

 

The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health – Dr. Rheeda Walker
Presents a self-help guide that addresses the unique mental health challenges faced by Black individuals, particularly women. The book provides strategies for overcoming trauma, embracing mental well-being, and navigating systemic barriers.

 

Radical Acceptance – Tara Brach
Explores the concept of self-compassion and how we can learn to accept ourselves fully, flaws and all. Radical Acceptance teaches us how to be kinder to ourselves and transform negative thought patterns.

 

Dear Beautiful Woman – Sankofa & Tiffany L. Cross
A love letter to Black women, this book offers practical advice for navigating societal pressures while staying grounded in self-worth and power. It encourages embracing one’s true self while honoring both personal and collective histories.

 

The 5 Second Rule – Mel Robbins
Presents a simple yet powerful technique to overcome procrastination and self-doubt. By using a five-second countdown to take action, Robbins teaches how to push past fear and make confident decisions.

 

Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis - Ada Calhoun
Based on interviews with over 200 Gen X women, Calhoun explores the often-overlooked midlife mental health challenges faced by women balancing caregiving, career, financial stress, and more.

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Relationships and Challenges​

 

Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart - Amy Chan

Chan offers a science-backed approach to healing after a breakup. In this book, she guides women through the emotional recovery process using tools from psychology, neuroscience, and relationship dynamics. It includes actionable exercises for rewiring your heart and mind to foster personal growth and well-being.

 

Women Who Love Too Much - Robin Norwood

This book is a classic in the self-help genre for women who find themselves in unhealthy relationships. It focuses on the emotional patterns and behaviors that lead to codependency and offers practical advice for breaking free from these cycles.

 

The End of Love: A Sociology of Negative Relations - Eva Illouz

This book examines modern relationships and explores why love often ends in disappointment and pain. Eva Illouz brings a sociological perspective to understand the emotional and cultural factors that shape our relationships and their inevitable dissolution.

 

Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar - Cheryl Strayed

A collection of Cheryl Strayed's Dear Sugar advice column, this book is full of wisdom on heartbreak, ending relationships, and starting over. Strayed's compassionate, honest, and often humorous advice will guide anyone going through a difficult breakup or life transition.

 

Moving On: The Art of Letting Go - Lori S. Gottlieb

Moving On helps readers process the emotional transition after a breakup or the end of a relationship. Lori Gottlieb, a therapist, offers a therapeutic approach to the stages of letting go, with advice on navigating grief, rebuilding self-worth, and finding closure.

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Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart – Amy Chan
Chan offers a science-backed approach to healing after a breakup. In this book, she guides women through the emotional recovery process using tools from psychology, neuroscience, and relationship dynamics. It includes actionable exercises for rewiring your heart and mind to foster personal growth and well-being.

 

Women Who Love Too Much – Robin Norwood
This book is a classic in the self-help genre for women who find themselves in unhealthy relationships. It focuses on the emotional patterns and behaviors that lead to codependency and offers practical advice for breaking free from these cycles.

 

The End of Love: A Sociology of Negative Relations – Eva Illouz
This book examines modern relationships and explores why love often ends in disappointment and pain. Eva Illouz brings a sociological perspective to understand the emotional and cultural factors that shape our relationships and their inevitable dissolution.

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Perimenopause & Menopause

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Perimenopause: The Savvy Woman’s Guide to Hormones, Health, and Happiness - 

Lisa Mosconi, PhD

Dr. Mosconi, a neuroscientist and nutritionist, explains the science behind perimenopause and offers practical advice on managing symptoms through diet, lifestyle, and self-care. A holistic approach focusing on brain and body health.

 

The Wisdom of Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing During the Change - Christiane Northrup, M.D.

A classic in women’s health, Dr. Northrup covers all stages of menopause including perimenopause. The book offers guidance on symptom relief, hormone balance, emotional health, and empowerment.

 

The Perimenopause Solution: A Doctor’s Guide to Navigating the Transition - 

Dr. Lynda Shaw

This practical guide focuses specifically on perimenopause symptoms, treatment options, and lifestyle changes that ease the transition. Dr. Shaw’s compassionate tone empowers women to advocate for their health.

 

Menopause Confidential: A Doctor Reveals the Secrets to Thriving Through Midlife -Dr. Tara Allmen

A straightforward, science-backed guide to menopause and perimenopause that breaks down common myths and offers advice on hormone therapy, symptom management, and emotional wellness.

 

The Hormone Cure: Reclaim Balance, Sleep, Sex Drive and Vitality Naturally with the Gottfried Protocol - Dr. Sara Gottfried

This book introduces a holistic, integrative approach to managing hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause, focusing on diet, supplements, and lifestyle for optimal health.

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The Perimenopause Workbook: A Guided Approach to Your Physical, Emotional, and Mental Well-Being - Dr. Mary Jane Minkin

A hands-on workbook that helps women track their symptoms, understand their hormonal changes, and develop personalized strategies for managing perimenopause challenges.

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Children's Books - Dr. Lynn Charles

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Mama's Here, Daddy's There

The One and Only King Alexander

My Auntie is a Social Worker

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