“Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence,” by Anna Lembke, M.D.
We live in a time in which finding a “dopamine hit” is not just tempting, but incredibly easy. Our brains…
Books
“Getting Ahead of ADHD: What Next-Generation Science Says about Treatments that Work, and How You Can Make Them Work for Your Child,” by Joel T. Nigg, Ph.D.
Most of us are confronted with an onslaught of pseudoscience, and struggle to make sense of it. For parents who are…
“The Smart Cookie,” by Jory John and Pete Oswald
This is a fun, delightfully illustrated children’s book that teaches kids about confidence and urges them to find their own…
“Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters, and How to Harness It,” by Ethan Kross, Ph.D.
Creating psychological distance from our thoughts doesn’t solve our problems, but it does increase the possibility that we will be…
“Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A guide to Daily Happiness for Kids.”
Written by Carol McCloud, illustrated by David Messing Using the simple metaphor of a bucket and a dipper, the author…
“All the Rage,” by Darcy Lockman
For years, I’ve heard my female clients say they feel as if they are the “Project Manager” for the home,…
“Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find – and Keep – Love,” by Amir Levine, M.D., and Rachel Heller, Ph.D.
Neuropsychiatrist Amir Levine and Psychologist Rachel Heller have teamed up to explain how our attachment styles can either help us…
“Mindfulness Journal for Mental Health,” by Elizabeth Cronin, PsyD
Stress is integral to the experience of being alive. The goal is not to eliminate stress, but to find healthy, creative…
“Fragile Neighborhoods: Repairing American Society One Zip Code at a Time,” by Seth D. Kaplan
While this might seem to be an unusual choice for a mental health newsletter, our current level of social isolation…
“Bright-Sided,” by Barbara Ehrenreich
“Positive thinking” has become a hallmark of our culture. If we just “think positive,” good things will happen to us. Despite the…
“I AM PEACE: A Book of Mindfulness,” by Susan Verde, with artwork by Peter H. Reynolds
In the spirit of the season (peace on earth), this beautiful children’s book seemed like a timely choice. Through simple storytelling…
“The War for Kindness: Building Empathy In A Fractured World” by Jamil Zaki
This book weaves science and stories together, examining why we struggle to understand people who aren’t like us, but find…
“The Man’s Guide to Women: Scientifically Proven Secrets from the “Love Lab” About What Women Really Want,” by John Gottman, Ph.D., Julie Schwartz Gottman, Ph.D., Douglas Abrams and Rachel Carlton Abrams, M.D.
A great philosopher once said, “Trying to understand women is like trying to smell the color nine.” Clearly, this “great philosopher”…
“Resilient Grieving,” by Lucy Hone, Ph.D.
Hone is an expert in the field of resilience and psychological well-being, who had the opportunity to test the helpfulness…
“A Last Goodbye,” by Elin Kelsey, artwork by Soyeon Kim
This is a beautifully written and illustrated book for children that can help guide them through the grief process, whether…
“Where Should We Begin? A game of stories,” by Esther Perel, Ph.D.
Psychologist Esther Perel has spent her career helping couples understand and energize the love they share. She is a prolific…
“BE MINDFUL: Card Deck for Teens”
This is a deck of 50 laminated cards that offer suggestions for living more mindfully; worrying less about the past…
“The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma” by Bessel Van der Kolk, M.D.
Trauma is a fact of life. Most lives are touched by trauma to some degree. This book explores the ways…