A couple of times, I have suggested the Harry Potter novels! In fact, compared to many books that claim to be therapeutic, I find the Harry Potter books really useful and therapeutic.
A few other top picks:. Social Psychology by Robert Baron: Provides immense insight into the functioning of the human mind, and a book I think must be taught in higher education, irrespective of the field of study. Radical Compassion by Tara Brach: This book talks in-depth about the RAIN meditation technique Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture and how it can help one deal with feelings of loss, overwhelm, self-aversion and painful relationships.
Mihaly talks about how this state can be unlocked and controlled to discover true happiness and unlock our potential. So, I definitely believe that books can help spread mental health awareness, and this includes novels as well. Here are some books that are a must-read if you are interested in human psychology:. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides: A psychological thriller that through its fast-paced plot subtly portrays the impact of childhood trauma and insecure attachment patterns on relationships and the ways in which we process and filter information about ourselves, others, and the world.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman is another popular novel that illustrates these themes beautifully. The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind and Body In The Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk: The author compassionately talks about trauma, how it can shape every aspect of our psychology as well as physiology the mind-body connection that Western medicine does not talk about adequately , and how it is important to combine talk therapies with other strategies like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing EMDR to break trauma cycles.
Trigger warning: Includes themes of trauma, abuse and violence. Media influences society and society influences the media. Books can be entertaining, informative, and when they are well-written and engaging, the stories some books contain have the power to elicit empathy and make people more aware of new worlds and new ideas, mental health being one of them. These well-written books do create that window of understanding:.
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