Media Recommendations
Mental Health-Related Books and Podcasts
The Myth of Normal is a bestseller by Dr. Gabor Maté and his son Daniel Maté. It dissects the stressful environment modern Western culture promotes that makes people vulnerable to physical and emotional ill health, and discusses paths to healing.
Available on Amazon, Indigo, Penguin Random House, and other book retailers.
Enchantment, by bestselling author Katherine May, inspires readers to notice the subtle beauties in life with curiosity. She shares her struggles in her work and family life amid the post-pandemic world, gently nudging readers on a healing journey where small wonders are celebrated.
Don't Believe Everything You Think is a self-help book by Joseph Nguyen about mental health and finding joy and peace in life. Nguyen writes, “Thought is not reality; yet it is through thought that our realities are created." He encourages readers to examine our thinking in order to discover the happiness within ourselves.
Available on Amazon and Joseph Nguyen's website.
Mental Illness Happy Hour is a weekly podcast hosted by Paul Gilmartin. Exploring mental illness, trauma, and addiction, the podcast is aimed at destigmatizing the discussion of mental health and mental illness. His guests, including artists, friends, and doctors, are interviewed regarding mental health.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher.