Best self-help books for mental health (7 therapist recommendations)

[@israrafridi7536]

8 Best self-help books for mental health 1.Living beyond your pain 2.The mindfulness and acceptance workbook for anxiety 3.Get out of your mind and into your life 4.Life Map 5.Living with your body and other things you hate 6.Mindfulness and acceptance for depression 7.Feeling Good 8.Thing might go terribly horribly wrong

[@TimothyGordon]

You are so generous to put this list together from the video. Thank you, it’s an active of service and I appreciate it.

[@victoriarotaru9457]

The authors?....

[@ayushirathour1138]

Thanks!:)

[@cibipranavsaravanan3309]

Arigatho

[@lory6605]

Steven Hayes’ book is the only one evidence based.

[@abcdefg123722]

Books Are.....1.Living beyond your pain. 2. Mindfulness and Acceptance. 3. Get out of your mind and into your life. 4. Life map. 5. Living with your body and other things you hate. 6. Mindfulness and Acceptance for depression. 7.Feeling good. 8. Things might go terribly horribly wrong...

[@trieucao2328]

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[@mariaportugall1933]

This was great, I been tryin to find out about "self help reading" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Penabriel Noteworthy Precedence - (search on google )? It is a good one of a kind product for discovering how to manifest money and success minus the normal expense. Ive heard some great things about it and my m8 got great results with it.

[@cate2728]

Joseph Jaganathan Thank you!!!

[@jasond626]

Cheers for the summary..

[@susanwhitehead2324]

@@trieucao2328 p

[@tmann986]

This is such an underrated channel. Quality content for people who want to work on their emotional health.

[@Lulu-fh2rk]

in the midst of depression the book feeling good came to the rescue, I carry it in my bag everywhere I go and I've read it many times, its great

[@apoorvarawat7407]

1. Living beyond your pain 2.the mindfulness and acceptance workbook for anxiety 3.get out of your mind and into your life 4.life map 5.living with your body and other things you hate 6.for depression 7.feeling good 8.things might go terribly horribly wrong

[@israrafridi7536]

8 Best self-help books for mental health 1.Living beyond your pain 2.The mindfulness and acceptance 3.Get out of your mind and into your life 4.Life Map 5.Living with your body and other things you hate 6.For depression 7.Feeling Good 8.Thing might go terribly horribly wrong

[@virjeshWiseGaming]

Dhanyawaad

[@VriendaGanguly]

Thank you

[@reginasemenenko148]

Thank you so much, Timothy! I just learned that I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes, two conditions that have caused a lot of chronic pain and stress over time. I will start with the first book you suggested.

[@butterflymagicwithhottea9291]

I had to giggle at 7:55 where you said "answer is an unresounding yes". We still got the meaning. What a great compilation of books. Thank you for sharing.

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you kindly for saying so!!

[@jasonsands5881]

This channel needs more subscribers

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks! I’ve got to get making videos more frequently.

[@soumyamallick3052]

I am 25. My mother recently got diagonised with cancer and I don't have a great support system in my family. I was already a bit depressed prior to my mother getting diagonised with cancer because of me being jobless for a long time. But the positives at that time was I was optimistic about myself being successful at some point of life. I had a dream. But this sudden incident in my life has changed my life upside down. I am probably moving to severe depression. Neither do I feel motivated nor do I feel happy about myself. Can you suggest me the best book from the list which will suit me best in the present scenario?

[@TimothyGordon]

Soumya, I’m sorry to hear about your mother’s diagnoses of cancer and how much this is impacting you. I think rather than one of these books on this list, reading something like Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now or John Kabit-Zinn’s Full Catastrophe Living might help. I say this because each is a gentle, compassionate guide to working with the difficulties you’re being dealt from moment to moment. Which leads me to say, please seek out supports in your area of the world if you’re able to; books are not a substitute for professional help. Please let me know what happens in some way. I will do my best to be here for you. 🙏🏼

[@soumyamallick3052]

@@TimothyGordon I am really thankful and glad that you replied to my comment. I live in India and my country has been under lockdown for around 60 days due to Covid-19. Had this been not there I surely would have seen a psychologist by now. But since I have no other option right now, I will be reading "The power of Now" as you have suggested. I hope that it improves my mood a bit and bring back some worth in me which I previously had.

[@TimothyGordon]

Soumya Mallick I’ve been following the news in India, I’m sending you good wishes. I’ve spent some time in India and had many positive experiences. Where do you live? Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to help.

[@vicleo18]

Appreciate Video clip! Apologies for chiming in, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you tried - Peyadison Initial Principality (probably on Google)? It is a smashing exclusive product for discovering how to get rid of depression without the normal expense. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my best friend Jordan after many years got cool results with it.

[@iereen1195]

Soumya Mallick I hope your Mom recovers soon. May she be healthy and happy again. Sending you lots of prayers and good wishes.

[@guillermo7527]

Thank you for sharing some books that are statistically and evidence based books to help us

[@TimothyGordon]

Glad you like them!

[@All_in_one173]

The most underrated channel

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks for saying so!!! I’m working on getting back into producing videos regularly. Tell me what you’d like to see!?

[@All_in_one173]

​​@@TimothyGordonlike videos on How to practice mindfulness in daily life , mental therapy videos , videos on overcoming mental challenges like (fear , procastination , anxeity issues , depression , stage fear, pain, for example you can take a act practice from those books and explain how to apply them in daily life and how it changes our life) .you know melrobbins(youtube) she makes videos on this kind of things but im not connected to her (cuz i feel like she is talking to some one else) and there is tealswan(youtube) her videos are little good . i know you did "Brief Act practices" series but they are not long enough to connect with us (as it lacks explanation of problems and how this solution solves problem .....) if you dont mind refer their videos but i love to see your videos and 1m subscribers cuz your explanation is good . Brother i downloaded your 30 day yoga challenge videos and i watch them in free time so that i get motivated to do yoga and how to be present while doing so . Thank you from bottom of my heart for your work

[@chrishendy9704]

Tim, thank you so much. This was very informative and I appreciate all the work that went into making this video. Definitely want to check out these books to enhance my knowledge and understanding of ACT.

[@TimothyGordon]

Chris Henderson thank you Chris!! Honestly, your positive feedback means a lot to me. Thanks for taking the time to write. :) Just as a heads up: I recommend ACT self-help books all the time because generally they’re written in a colloquial way.. the way we would talk to people normally. Which is helpful and (I believe) encourages people to access and use the material. For example, when someone I love struggles with chronic pain and I notice them do something that is a values driven behaviour I wouldn’t say “wow! You’re so defused from all that aversive content in putting your behaviour under appetite control. I’m proud of you!” These self-help books make this really technical stuff accessible and I’d argue is a necessity for us as clinicians because we want to learn how to actually use this work with people. Empowering us to do ACT rather than teach ACT. :) Again, thanks so much for your awesome comment!

[@SusanaXpeace2u]

Oh good, ''Things might go terribly, horribly wrong'' that's on audible. I will listen to that one. I like self-help books, but like you say, not in a flailing around in a bookshop and buying one with a nice cover on a whim kind of way.

[@MrNinja50001]

Thank you, there’s a lot of things out there that promise to help but it’s hard to believe anymore happy to have some real success behind these

[@TimothyGordon]

Yes! That’s why I made this video. I’ll make a follow-up soon. 🙏🏼

[@MrNinja50001]

Timothy Gordon that would be amazing thank you!

[@hol-upLIL-bit]

Get out of your mind and into your life by Hayes is a complete textbook! It is awesome but extremely academical.

[@ShirishaG]

What’s your opinion on Book by Mel Robbins. Especially 5 second rule n The High 5 Habit. Thanks

[@TimothyGordon]

I haven’t read it yet. I’ve seen Mel Robbins’ videos and they’re excellent.

[@lesliearia]

Tim, thank you! Great stuff, man!

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you so much for saying so. :)

[@rafe9781]

is any of this book good to work on social anxiety? - I feel awkward in terms meeting new people and I have unwanted feelings

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks for taking the time to write Rafe. My favourite book for social anxiety and working with those unwanted feelings is by Jan Fleming and Nancy Kocovski called “The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Social Anxiety and Shyness: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Free Yourself from Fear and Reclaim Your Life” The whole premise of the book is to embrace those unwanted feelings as a navigator towards what matters (assuming meeting new people is important in some way) and learning how to live your best life with those feelings rather than against them. Please feel free to follow-up and let me know how it goes. I’d also be down for making a video about working social anxiety!

[@rafe9781]

@@TimothyGordon Thanks, I'll check it ;)

[@valentinagheorghe6146]

Hey. Could someone help me find the "Mind map " book? Couldn't find it...

[@nikhilsingh1493]

Could you please recommend some book on overcoming phobias?

[@lisecorriveau6751]

Thanks so much for sharing this list Tim!

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks for checking it out Lise!!! :)

[@4n0nmann5]

I was looking for a book and wanted to point out that Feeling Great by Dr. david burns seems to be very hyped. I would love your opinion on it

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks for the question and pardon my delay in responding. I’ve read the book a couple of times. It’s a simple read, easy to understand (unlike ACT, haha!) and integrates smoothly into most peoples lives but misses the mark for many, myself included. I think it could easily be chalked up to: different strokes for different folks. For example, some people don’t “struggle” with negative thinking, they need exposure, perhaps an interoceptive approach or simply prolonged exposure. As rich and nuanced as our mental health struggles and personal lives are, so is the need for good interventions with methodological rigour and accessibility. Said more simply, there’s lot of room in the market for other approaches.

[@Pari_Pixie]

Which would be the best one for someone with chronic illness and bad health anxiety because of it?

[@ashpal1484]

Thank you so much, brother. It’s so helpful for so many people. Especially since these books are research based.

[@aryanmehta4841]

What do you think about the "don't f*cing panic" by Kelsey darragh?

[@TimothyGordon]

I haven’t read it. Sorry.

[@SICRADVIDS]

Hey, I’m 25 who has been diagnosed with skitso and bypolar disorder. I have a hard time loving myself and always think I can’t be normal and deal with depression ever since my brother past away. I just wanna figure out a solution to become my greatest version. Is there any books or tips you could give me?

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you for writing and sharing about your journey. It’s heartbreaking you’re dealing with these mental health diagnoses and the loss of your brother. As far as books go: I love Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning” but your best bet is to find a qualified therapist who really knows their stuff and can guide you through what you need to thrive.

[@irenesu9723]

Thanks for your sharing. I will study Master of social work, but My bachelor's degree is business administration. Pls recommend some books that can helpful for my future study. Thx❤❤❤❤

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you for writing and sharing a little about you. I’m honoured that you’d write me and be curious about my recommendations. I’d like to learn about you and come to understand your journey as a social worker. My favourite social work book is “Beginnings, Middles, & Ends” by Ogden Rogers. It’s a beautifully written book by a social worker and I return to it often as a source of strength and inspiration.

[@dvr3047]

What would you recommend for my A/A son who I think is depressed with anxiety but refuses to seek therapy

[@yashibairwa6721]

I dont know which should i choose from above. I am just having negative thoughts and i feel unhappy and sometimes feel insecure too and have lots of thoughts.

[@TimothyGordon]

Try my free ebook to start, it’s an easy ready and will help give structure around where you are and where you want yo go.

[@akankshasingh1807]

Can you recommend a book for someone who's feeling lost and anxious

[@thisisbob1001]

Thanks.people can't always afford a councillor but using these books is a low cost option at least.

[@TimothyGordon]

Totally agree with you. Also, just as a quick tip from someone who’s been working in the counselling world for a long time: ask around if any local counsellors offer low-cost, sliding scale sessions, or if they have any spots for free sessions in their practice. I work a lot and reserve about 5 spots in my practice for low-cost, sliding scale fees when someone can’t afford my full fee.

[@mecharenastuff]

I would like to be able to do some self analysis. Going to a therapist is not possible for me because finances are tight. Could you please recommend a book or any other source that can help me with that?

[@TimothyGordon]

I’d like to make two recommendations, self-help books (ones that I’ve mentioned in this video) that are evidence-based to alleviate psychological suffering and try local universities with counselling programs or searching for charities that provide low or no cost therapy. I can appreciate that funding is limited, I want you to know there’s no substitute for getting professional, qualified help.

[@mecharenastuff]

@@TimothyGordon Thank you ever so much for responding Sir! I'll be sure to check out the books that you've recommended and explore local counselling opportunities. Again, Thank you for your help! I really appreciate it! Warmth!

[@himanshukumawat3419]

Any book for people who want to recover from their past breakup????

[@khushishakir3159]

Hey, presently I m 18 last year i lost my one of my closest friend then I failed in a subject , being a good student both of the things impacted me badly. Most of time I feel like suicide is the best option but in one or another way I don't want to die. If someone cares for me i start doubting even I have the feeling I can't achieve success in my life. I keep myself isolated everything to a corner of my bed and decline most of the calls. It's getting harder for me to survive this days. Overthinking, negative things all are like a closest part of my life. Can uh please suggest me best of the listed ? ?? Reply soon!!

[@AyyoGamer]

No reply still...go and use search box of google or youtube..u will get instant result...

[@tawnydannybell2617]

It hurts my heart to read your words. I will pray and meditate for you today. The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle helped me with overthinking. Life Visioning from Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith helped me greatly in one of the darkest times of my life. I haven’t read any of these books he suggested but I have read many. Veronika decides to die by Paulo Coelho was good for showing me the beauty in day-to-day life. My mother committed suicide so this is close to my heart. I pray you move towards healing today and ever day beyond. I’m so sorry you’re hurting. ❤️

[@TimothyGordon]

Hello, I’m just seeing your comment now. I hope you will reach out to let us know that you’re safe and share about your journey. Please understand that I am limited in how I can respond here, I recommend you reach out for professional help. When I speak with my clients about suicide, most often it’s exactly as you describe, life circumstances that lead us to want to escape. Please know that your life is precious and I know that you’re lovable. Your successes in life don’t determine who you are or what your value is. My suggestion isn’t a book, it’s to meet with a professional who can help you accept your experience, connect with your values and move toward a life of meaning. There’s also been some good recommendations here and I hope you will write back and tell us more about you and how you’re doing. 🙏🏼

[@khushishakir3159]

@@tawnydannybell2617 thanks uh so much for this, really means alot

[@khushishakir3159]

@@TimothyGordon My condition is getting more worst but it's okay sometimes to be the part of test. But now I have the believe what is happening is just happening for mine betterment. I don't I will be happy again or not but yes one day I will manage myself to be completely fit to every circumstances To everyone who is suicidal there, please don't take any unccessary step, I know no one understand yuh but yaaa you can understand yourself, you can only help yourself. I know everything seems invisible. it's okay to be not okay but yes things will change. I can't make you sure for a happier life but yaa I can wish uh for good journey PLEASE PLEASE AND PLEASE DON'T TRY TO CONTROL YOUR TEARS, LET THEM FLOW PLEASE LET THEM FLOW. I m sorry for everything happened to uh I m sorry for that but please don't take your life. Save yourself please save youself. Don't think you are not good, you are a beautiful soul dear. Try and understand. I will not say anyone will understand yuh, I know no one can be the friend to moon sky stars they are too good man! Believe me, you will feel better on day. It's okay if someone left uh, it's okay if someone died, its okay if you are depressed enough, everything is okay until you are safe. I know sometimes you even can't cry ,I know sometimes crying also don't make yuh relax but trust me yuh will be adapted to this one day. I believe uh, you will save yourself. I know you want to end those pain believe me it will end on day. I know overthinking hurts but it's okay if uh are not alive uh can't even think for those shits, you can't think for once please don't anything. I know you can't sleep at night, it feels like you are under burial. I know no one can relate uh. I know you have to fake emotions. I know life is tough,I have suffered, I m suffering but I have the trust as I can overcome to this or adapt myself to this like that you can also beautiful soul. Help yourself help yourself save yourself. Just be selfish enough to save yourself. Listen, you are too good ♥

[@attitudeboy1704]

Is it available in different languages by different countries?

[@prashimarai5805]

Hello sir. I'm from nepal and I'm 18 years old.I have been suffering from anxiety for more then 2 years. Due to my bad experience in relationship. And now I'm even having some major family problems Due to which my anxiety is being more disasters day by day and I'm having some sleeping pills and have been admitted in hospital also.. so can you please suggest me a book which might help me to over come from this problems.. ??? Please

[@TommyGBuckets]

Ik you might just say watch the video but what books do you recommend to 22 year old male who has adhd and GAD that struggles with perfectionism, dwelling/ruminating on past traumas/mistakes, lives in constant state of worrying and fear of their own thoughts and let’s their thoughts become their reality.

[@shiihranimao3567]

Where do I download life map ebook??

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks for your interest! You can get a copy by signing up for my mailing list. Don’t worry, there’s no spam. thezensocialworker.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=20962719b959184f062793a61&id=2002fef199

[@ranjeetKumar-rm9lz]

I have depression for long time due to social anxiety disorder. Can you suggest me book that can really help me . And I have an issue of overthinking how can I chanelize this negative overthinking to positive one plz recommend me books that can reduce my overthinking and social anxiety disorder

[@Stevensonbenson]

Cheers Tim, it's a game, but I never played on a pitch.

[@mutantmacrophage6653]

Hey what about stoicism books & websites? And maybe also zen buddhism books/websites that emphasize practical guidance/meditation techniques (instead of the religious aspects of buddhism)

[@TimothyGordon]

Great question!!! This video was about mental health books that are empirically supported or based on an empirically supported program. However, I’d be down for making a video more focused on spiritual and philosophical content for sure! 👍🏼

[@mutantmacrophage6653]

@@TimothyGordon They say the stoics were like the first psychologists

[@TimothyGordon]

Yes! There’s a lot of historical interest in understanding our internal suffering long before the formal discipline of psychology. Sometimes philosophers did treat people in a way. There’s a really cool book by Yalom called the Schopenhauer Cure that’s on this subject. The same gets said of Buddhism and other early texts including the yoga sutras. I also think philosophy can be useful in understanding interventions and ways to work with people.

[@simplysugar]

I suffer from chronic dry eye and have intense debilitating migrains. I need help

[@TimothyGordon]

Oh no. A dear friend of mine had a dry socket condition and it was very painful. Have you reached out for individual counselling close to you?

[@purple_.bangtan._8911]

I get attached to people very easily, i need assurance from friends and family when things go downhill, my relationship with people have gotten complicated, i feel suffocated being around them, it's because of their indifferent behavior. Can you recommend a book that can help me with such situation. I am a college student, i have projects to work on with them but i just can't focus anymore.. everything they do is effecting my mental state real bad, i get anxious, and scared and tensed about idk what exactly.

[@JaysonT1]

Mark Manson's work really helped me a ton.

[@TimothyGordon]

That’s great to hear. What stood out to you that really helped?

[@themacocko6311]

@@TimothyGordon Well, he doesn't pull any punches. Sometimes life sucks and learning to deal with the suckage is how we grow. I find his writing style to also be very humorous and digestible. Also, thanks for this list. I have already started preparations to get them. I use audible mostly anymore because I can do chores and listen but my research is showing that a few of these books are recommended as hard copies and not audio. Thanks again!

[@sunset33533]

I like using tge mindfulness book "30 Days to Reduce Anxiety" by Harper Daniels.

[@abrarsheikh7331]

Could uh share me name of any book that could tell me the long term depressive story of any person so that i can get inspired plzzz😣😣😣😣

[@zameelvisharathodi7859]

I went through Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook For Anxiety (5:01). Stopped on the way because of lack of any results. It didn't help me. 😔

[@TimothyGordon]

Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that. Are you still looking for help?

[@zameelvisharathodi7859]

@@TimothyGordon Yes I am. 👋

[@TimothyGordon]

If it’s accessible to you, please consider counselling with a qualified professional. There truly is no substitute for a well trained counsellor doing the work directly with you. If individual therapy is not accessible, there are groups online that may suit your needs. Please follow-up and let me know how it goes for you, what you found and what worked.

[@NeHaShAh_official]

How to cope with exams stress 😞is there any book for medicals students to cope with the stress of studies?

[@TimothyGordon]

Not that I can think of specifically for that issue BUT the ACT books: Life Map, Get Out of Your Mind & Into Your Life are generic and will for sure help with test taking anxiety: an area that ACT is evidenced to help with. 🙏🏼

[@mixedcolors10]

I don't suffer necessarily from chronic pain, although I am dealing with really bad neck and shoulder issues which I am seeing a Chiropractor for. But I have heath related anxiety, so I tend to think something is worst then it really is. Do you think Living Beyond Your Pain would be a good book to read? I'm convinced that some of my neck issues is actually tension pain that I'm causing from my anxiety that I've had for years.

[@hereshoping6992]

This is me

[@kaisanwonk]

How are you doing now?

[@kailashmaheshwari9901]

Hi Tim, i don't get sleep easily my brain always think ..

[@TimothyGordon]

I could do a video on getting to sleep if you’re interested!?

[@tM-nu7vj]

Sir any book suggestions for those who want to think positive then they think how can they be positive when they have done so much bad things and regret creeps in then they remember how they could have done better then jealousy comes seeing younger people who are smart , working hard, know what they want to do , get triggered when somebody says something . Theyknow they are not the best but they dont want criticism also wants to do all the good things n succeed in life but feel like leave eveerything

[@angelfranco4L]

Hey Tim, what book would you recommend for someone that has a mind that wont stop putting them in situations that are not true. Getting that outcome that they never want. Ive been dealing with this for around 4 months and its torn me apart and have felt like its "ruined me". I just wanna get back to normal.

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks for taking the time to write; I have two suggestions for you: 1) it sounds like meditation would be a big help (or some reflective process) to help you slow down 2) some practical skills to assist you in letting of your reactions and trying some new behaviours. Try mindful self-compassion to help you with the first point and maybe ‘ACT on Life Not on Anger’ - although your issue isn’t necessarily anger, the tools are transdiagnostic and can be applied to any issue. Ultimately though, there’s no substitute for good therapy.

[@user-cc3mh5qu7p]

Hello Timothy, which book would you recommend for self-help to recover from chronic eating disorder. I have suffered from ED for over 20 years and really want to be well. No longer have support available in terms of counselling etc. Would hypnosis and nip help?

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks for writing and sharing your struggle. My favourite book on this is written by Emily Sandoz. She has a workbook for eating disordered behaviour that is fantastic and a book called “Living with Your Body and Other Things You Hate” that is brilliantly, poetically written. Please know that self-help is likely not a substitute for qualified, professional services from a regulated health professional. I’d recommend finding someone who has experience working with long-standing histories of eating disordered behaviour. They will likely also have an understanding of the predisposing issues that can evoke and maintain eating disorders. Please feel free to stay in touch as you progress on your journey. I’m honoured that you reached out. 🙏🏼

[@souradeeppaul73]

Hello sir, I am going through such a phase where I have lost several relationships and gone through many betrayals , I have now become an introvert feels like no one gonna understand my pains , even my parents are also putting pressure on me for studies and jobs and marriages etc . I have developed such a behaviour that I loose interest in everything I am fed up with my life . I really want to overcome my depression can you please suggest me a book among your recommendations I am really looking forward to some help . I would be very grateful thanking you in advance.

[@makeup_treat3951]

Same😥

[@souradeeppaul73]

🙂

[@abrarsheikh7331]

Samee i can understand it sucks😣😣😣😣😣

[@mn-lw9tx]

thanks so much! you've got a new subscriber 🥰

[@saferspaces]

I've allowed myself some authenticity today.. and leave an inappropriate comment.. you are such a gorgeous gorgeous guy❤️

[@TimothyGordon]

Hahaha! You’re awesome Uma. Not inappropriate at all. You’ve made me feel very handsome today and that’s a gift. 🙏🏼

[@ratansingh5114]

Hi Tim, I don’t know how to tackle with the negative things, when someone abuses on me, when someone misuses me. How to tackle with these situations. Any recommendations for this situation out of seven books

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you for writing Ratan. I’m honoured that you reached out. 🙏🏼 The Life Map book might be useful in listing some values that you hold close to your heart and figuring out how to act on those values. A better recommendation, not on this list would be a boon that teaches interpersonal skills, setting boundaries and enforcing them.

[@ratansingh5114]

Thanks so much Tim. The title also seems interesting I will surely read and come back to you ❤️🤩

[@ratansingh5114]

Hi thanks for the recommendation from this list. Could you please help me with the name of author of book which you recommended out of this list

[@leepaterson7340]

Hi Tim, I’m dealing with a knee injury since march and will have an operation in September this has afrected my inability to go to work and obviously being jobless which books would you recommend?

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks for sharing Lee, I’m sorry you’re going through a difficult time. I hope your operation works out. Have you seen my free ebook? Alternatively, try Russ Harris’ The Happiness Trap, it’s excellent. For something a little more immersive, Victor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning” is excellent.

[@editsthatyoulike9527]

I'm queer and I feel that I'm a faulty piece and think that I shouldn't have born. I'm in too much pain. Please be so kind and suggest me a book that could help me

[@cabeca95]

Great video, Timothy! Have you ever read the Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Social Anxiety and Shyness? If yes, what do you think about it? Thank you very much.

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks so much for saying so Lucas! Yes, I have read it and used it with clients as well, it’s actually written by some local Canadians!! It’s a good book and is helpful for dealing with the difficult thoughts and feelings that make shyness and social anxiety difficult. There is however, a book that focuses on social skills and has examples of practical behaviours like how to maintain conversations that is super helpful, I’ll try find the name of it for you today!

[@cabeca95]

I'd be glad! Thanks for your helpfulness.

[@TimothyGordon]

Sorry it took so long! It's the "Shyness & Social Anxiety Workbook" by Antony and Swinson. It's in its second edition and it's very good. The social skills chapter alone is worth the price of the book.

[@cabeca95]

Timothy Gordon You are the best! Thank you very much

[@kimq.9683]

Nice. Gonna read them one by one.

[@richardsrensen4219]

i have two of the books + some other ATC books

[@Priya-ub9xr]

Living beyond your pain

[@nullprophet10]

Can you send me the pdf link?

[@zinnakim4791]

I'm new to youre channel, and this helped so much! Definitely trying out one of them to start. But I'm wondering is there any novels that also is good for mental health?

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I’m not aware of any novels for mental health but that’s a great idea! Please let me know if you find anything, I can do an updated video!

[@cassieoz1702]

Thank you for this list Tim. Do you have a recommendation for survivors of adolescent trauma?

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks for writing Cassie. I don’t have a blanket recommendation because trauma effects us all so differently. Some of us feel shame, others are cautious and find ourselves having a sort-of relationship PTSD. If you’d like to follow-up with me; I’d be happy to hear more about you and make a recommendation. Ultimately though, trauma in ones adolescence is best managed with a regulated professional. From there, a self-help book can augment your treatment, helping you to find new, skillful ways to manage the difficulties you’re facing now.

[@cassieoz1702]

@@TimothyGordon thanks for your swift reply, my concern is for my son. Currently in prison, suffering from CPTSD as a result if sssault in his teens that none of us knew about. He has no access to therapy or electronic resources. I have a MPsychMed and I'm trained in CBT (recently retired), and I'm his only resource (by mail, no visiting at present). Am currently educating myself on the ACT approach which resonates with me, and looking for something to help me apply it to the trauma domain.

[@TimothyGordon]

Cassie Oz wow Cassie, that’s incredibly difficult. My heart goes out to your son. Can you contact me directly and perhaps we can talk on the phone about this? Email me: [e-mail]

[@cassieoz1702]

@@TimothyGordonthanks, I'm in Australia so I'll email you

[@NarinePSYAbrahamyan-Tovmasyan]

Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@TimothyGordon]

You're welcome 😊

[@subhasinigiri9068]

I will definitely choose a book from your list bcz i think it can really help me! ☹️🙂

[@sidscorner128]

Hii I m from India Last few years I was suffering from skin allergy more than 4 years After that from last 2.5 years chronic constipation very hard stool I cannot pass very painfull after every 3-4 days after Then due to it I suffered piles n fissure meanwhile I conceive I got pregnant doctors refuse to give any kind of medicine related to my problems Then I waited till 9 months after delivery of 15 days latter I went to a surgeon Dr she gave me some laxatives to hav at night time I had all those medicines I passed stool having those but after that I dnt no wat happened to me I was lyk I will die now I was not able to breath properly my heart was lyk not beating my throat was lyk dry I was lyk no energy in my body n I m going to die I dnt know wat was that from that day till now I hav breathing problem my oxygen level goes to 60 70 when I use to checked I hav so negative thinking loop going on all time something I loose my control of mind plz suggest some gud effective book doctors use to say u hav anxiety disorder n depression

[@hol-upLIL-bit]

The best book i have read on ACT is the confidence gap by russ harris. This book is well written. Russ is a philosopher (in regards to his intellectual calibre) and an extremely talented writer, probably our number one in our ACT community. He lands every aspect and application of ACT. He addresses a lot of the hocus pocus bs self help information going around and factually explains himself why they are wrong. I live in Anaheim California in the USA. I recently ordered the Spanish version which was shipped from Spain. I gave the book to my mother who only reads in Spanish. The book even has an imprimatur by a Roman Catholic bishop which simply states the book is free of any doctrinal errors they might hold as true. I was like, wow! That is awesome! It is silly but awesome. It was like this book traveled back in time to the dark ages, was translated into old Spanish and was approved by the Roman Catholic church lol

[@thisisbob1001]

I agree. He is great

[@Tina-dp7gn]

Hi Tim, thank you for making this video. I was looking for a book for my mother is who struggling with depression AND recently just discover that she has perianal hematoma. She's gone through 2 surgeries and she feels very frustrated to why isn't she getting better. She can't stop worrying about our finances as well. Do you have any book to recommend?

[@TimothyGordon]

Hi Tina, I’m so sorry for the delay in responding. I’d recommend Where You Go, There You Are or the Happiness Trap. Both are practical, excellent books for living in the moment with our hurts. Please update me on how you and your mother are doing. Your mom is blessed to have a considerate daughter who is concerned about her welfare. I’d bet she’s very proud of you.

[@muskndusk]

I have Feeling Good but it wasn't written for the general public. It seems more like it was written by a therapist for other therapists. It's difficult to read compared to other books, like Carnegie's Stop Worrying and Start Living, and when one is depressed or anxious concentration is not at its best. I gave up and moved on to something else.

[@TimothyGordon]

That’s great feedback.

[@rakshakumari6474]

M actually a kind of person who get attached very soon, and if i don't get same response from other person, i get hurt and that effects my career. What book i should read??? Please suggest

[@israrafridi7536]

1.Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman 2.Working with emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman 3.The seven habits of highly effective people by Stephen R.Covey 4.How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie

[@syleenadawn2038]

A bit off topic from the Video specifically, but can I ask what type of education do you get to become a RSW? I am an aspiring Social Working and am currently upgrading my basic education courses to prepare to get my BSW. Did you need a MSW to be a RSW? Or can you register with a BSW?

[@theramirezfamily2818]

Thank you so much. Do you have any books for unwanted thoughts and be able to control them?

[@TimothyGordon]

Sorry for the delay in responding! You can try NLP or classic CBT. Often though, trying to control for thoughts can inadvertently reinforce them, giving them more power of us.

[@uhialimurtadlo6933]

Really good explanation, helpful, useful

[@typhoonofideas]

Cool video. I'd add Jon Kabat-Zinn's books regarding this topic.

[@LouLasprugato]

Nice work Tim presenting this collection of fabulous self-help books, most of which I also regularly recommend. Although I’m not aware of any outcome-based studies, if I may, I would also recommend the Russ Harris collection as a whole, which I find folks respond very well to due to his personal and user-friendly approach, as well as Finding Life Beyond Trauma. Cheers!

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks Lou!!

[@thisisbob1001]

I agree. Search for the hapiness trap by him.

[@nuboyinfla]

Thanks so much for these. My problem with workbooks is actually doing the exercises, esp. when it involves writing something down. It just seems mickeymouse and tedious. I guess my resistance means I should DO them. Be well.

[@TimothyGordon]

I completely agree with you! I think it’s all in how the book presents the activity: is this something I legitimately NEED to write down or is it being written for the sake of writing. One of my favourite written activities I use with my clients is the Life Map and I can honestly say the diagram (even if you just depict things or use symbols) without writing any words does make a big difference for most. Only because it gives you the unique perspective of looking at experiences rather than from experiences, which is what we’re used to. Stay in touch and let me know what works for you!

[@teena5723]

Loved this videooooo.... Oh, and you❤ 🙂

[@davidwm]

An excellent reading list Timothy, thanks! ​

[@TimothyGordon]

Thanks so much for saying so!

[@MexiHoney17]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@julitakopczynska8178]

Thank u ❤️

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you for dropping me a message and enjoying my content. 🙏🏼

[@emmald7876]

Hello, I really love your channel. I suffer from social anxiety and just anxiety in general ever since I was a child. It’s like every single word that comes out of my mouth has to be calculated. That generally makes me feel super uncomfortable when I’m around people. I also am a perfectionist and that doesn’t make my anxiety any better. I overthink a lot too. What book would you recommend me?

[@tipoftheiceberg7034]

Hey Emma. I’m not Tim and literally this is a video a found randomly but my guess is look up “Great books to help with anxiety” or social anxiety and then watch that. Anxiety has been worse for me since I was diagnosed with PTSD. On top of that I have ADHD and OCD. So the anxiety goes really high if I’m going bad so I do know how bad the anxiety can get

[@emmald7876]

@@tipoftheiceberg7034 Hey Tim, thank you for replying. I have found a few books and have been feeling better. It still depends on the day if I’m being honest. Anxiety can mess up everything really, and I hope that you find a way to cope. You are definitely not alone. Have a good day/evening.

[@seanchristopherfranc]

Thanks!

[@TimothyGordon]

Thank you Sean! Let me know if there’s any resources you’d like to see.

[@donovanevans3478]

Can these books help people who suffer from major mental illnesses like anxiety,bipolar and schizophrenia? 📖

[@TimothyGordon]

Yes! Especially the ACT materials because they’re process-based, which means the same strategies apply across different mental health presentations. Focusing on processes means the work applies to people not symptoms; the work applies to symptoms and helps. Please keep in mind that self-help books are not a substitute for good assessment and treatment from a qualified healthcare professional. Although some of the books are evidenced to work themselves in studies, I’d still recommend having supports locally. Please don’t hesitate to follow-up! Your questions and comments are welcome here.

[@donovanevans3478]

@@TimothyGordon Ok Thanks

[@lifemakeovers9984]

Good Job!! You explained well.

[@danielvonk1217]

Your intro, evidence based and supported by science ...are in my opinion sometimes holding back new ideas, things we do not understand. What are you thoughts about this?

[@TimothyGordon]

Yes! I believe that used to be true and I hope it’s not as true today and will continue to be less and less true. Evidence-based therapies had a very top down approach, dictating what to do and how to do it; evidence-based approaches are being developed with process as the focus, more bottom up and reticulating models of science, which should help innovation, spur along new ways of doing things. And let’s not forget, just because something is not evidence-based, does not mean it doesn’t work. New interventions and applications get experimented with in research settings all the time, look at all the craze about yoga, etc.

[@aaronvillanueva8749]

Ok guys number 2 vs 3?

[@TimothyGordon]

This is embarrassing, I forget which are two and three!! Remind me and I’ll give you my thoughts. Haha, unless you’ve had enough of me from the video. :D

[@aaronvillanueva8749]

@@TimothyGordon "the mindfulness and acceptance workbook for anxiety" and "get out of your mind and into your life" im new to CBT and learning to work on my mental health.

[@TimothyGordon]

@@aaronvillanueva8749 thanks for following up! I’d definitely recommend the workbook, it’s fantastic and immediately accessible. Get Out of Your Mind & Into Your Life is a little more intellectual. Maybe see if you can get the audiobook version of it. That might make it more accessible. Let me know how it goes.

[@aaronvillanueva8749]

@@TimothyGordon ok thanks so much

[@aaronvillanueva8749]

@@TimothyGordon Hello so I been reading the workbook and they keep mentioned that it should be read at a slower pace. How slow are we talking? Should I read only so many chapters a week?

[@BeOutstanding]

Evidence based books

[@dr.sathyaprakashmd5798]

You might find this interesting, September release kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2m0dn2oi7yYrM0

[@VividYouth]

Great video, great channel!!!

[@IMVeer0072]

I have been diagnosed with AD 😭, it's so overwhelming and exhausting at the same time...thanks for making a list of good reads...i am going to try the mindfulness and acceptance workbook and hope that it helps 😂

[@TimothyGordon]

Let me know how it goes. 🙏🏼

[@IMVeer0072]

@@TimothyGordon bet! Thanks mate

[@kaisanwonk]

@@IMVeer0072 how are you?

[@IMVeer0072]

@@kaisanwonk I doing OK, hanging in there taking one day at a time, thanks for asking. I got started with the Steven Hayes book but it's difficult to process at times (few instances in the book get too personal or dark), though I plan to get back to completing it someday.

[@ravitejacheruvu2365]

My reply is we need more and more of videos like these "evidence based",its excellency topic,vids of reliable,trusted...?!?compliant,convincingedly...????more smart,tech filled..??

[@TimothyGordon]

Cool!! Thanks a lot. I’ll try to keep the content coming. 👍🏼

[@teena5723]

You're so cute!!!!!❤❤❤

[@FushigiMigi]

Evidence-based does not mean it works for everyone. Professionals don’t believe me when I tell them that cbt doesn’t work for me… probably because that’s the only tool they have in their tool box.

[@tonyburton419]

Good list - but I have an issue with "things might go terribly, horribly wrong". On page 81-82 - (I cannot go into the full details here").....What is the poor student who they assert "manages to change her thinking?" - and hence takes a risk and makes a verbal behavior in class on information which is clearly wrong - supposed to do?" Also, CBT in the UK is about developing skepticism about your beliefs - NOT changing them......But REBT would offer this poor student in her suffering.....and - encourage a philosophical change towards herself/others - and to strengthen unconditional self-acceptance; separate part/whole distinctions in her self-experience, for example......They do not go on and give an answer as to how they would help this student manage the predicament she is in. This is just not effectively followed up...and that is why this book, is NOT,....so great. It would have been more convincing if they had gone onto explain why and how ACT could help this person - but they do not;

[@pratibhachakote6572]

2.25

[@jasond626]

Great idea of actual science and researched based help.. I was surprised not to see the happiness trap of other russ Harris books.. He puts things across in an easier, less waffly technical way which helps.. The terribly book, I listened to on audiobook, found it irritating (maybe the accent).. What I remember didn't seem to get to the point..

[@TimothyGordon]

I’m planning on doing a separate video on the happiness trap. Russ’ work is quite brilliant.

[@jasond626]

@@TimothyGordon hiya.. Have you done this on russs stuff?

[@TimothyGordon]

Jason D not yet, soon!

[@jasond626]

@@TimothyGordon what's soon mean 😜.. When can we expect it realistically..

[@TimothyGordon]

Jason D the new year. I’m going through hell right now. Will you bug me around New Years and check in? Maybe you and I can talk about ACT books for a video!?

[@ravitejacheruvu2365]

Its dam help u did?nicest of nicest so?!

[@ravitejacheruvu2365]

Needed,evidence based....?,?.!

[@TimothyGordon]

Can you clarify what you’re asking for me please?