Best Medicine & Psychology Books of 2026

The ADHD Workbook for Adults 2nd Edition is a comprehensive guide to managing the challenges of ADHD and improving the quality of life. The book debunks myths and provides tips and tools to help readers overcome work challenges, improve relationships, and take charge of their lives. The author skillfully explains what ADHD is and provides practical treatments for the disorder. The book includes brain exercises to improve memory, the beneficial relationship between meditation and ADHD, and a daily planner to track productivity. The book's practical solutions and real-life examples make it an excellent resource for anyone living with ADHD.

Burn This Journal is an interactive workbook that encourages readers to explore their inner world and discover what’s holding them back from living the life they desire. The book is structured to alternate between happy, sad, angry, fearful, and loving questions, helping readers not to cling to any one emotion for too long. At the end of the journal, readers will have an additional 10 pages to conclude everything they’ve written, and then they will burn it. This book is an excellent tool for those who want to reflect deeply and gain clarity about themselves and how they can live their lives in the most powerful way.

This book is a comprehensive guide for parents who suspect their child may have ADHD. It offers practical strategies and tips for managing the symptoms of the disorder and helping children overcome the challenges they may face. The book covers a range of topics, including myths surrounding ADHD, medical and non-medical therapeutic options, and techniques for managing emotions and improving grades. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding and supporting a child's unique needs. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for parents looking to help their child succeed.

Dragon Rises, Red Bird Flies: Psychology & Chinese Medicine (Revised Edition) by Leon Hammer offers a comprehensive and groundbreaking presentation of Chinese medicine. With his long experience as a physician, psychiatrist, and practitioner of Chinese medicine, Hammer presents a new model for appreciating the traditional healer's effective and profound respect for individual integrity and energetic balance. Accessible to the layman yet a resource for the professional in any healing art, this book examines the natural energy functions of the human organism as a key to mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese medicine and its relationship to Western psychology.

This third edition of Clinical Neuropsychology: A Pocket Handbook for Assessment expertly guides neuropsychologists and trainees through the complex process of assessing, diagnosing, and treating a vast range of neurologic, neuropsychological, psychiatric, and behavioral disorders and syndromes. It covers emerging areas such as cultural neuropsychology and somatic disorders, and emphasizes newly discovered links between drug abuse and impulse control disorders. The book is appropriate for neuropsychologists across all healthcare settings. The supplemental website provides additional tools and materials that draw upon the latest brain imaging technologies. Overall, this book is a highly valuable, concise, and clinically relevant resource for practitioners of adult clinical neuropsychology.

MAKING DMT MADE EASY is a step-by-step guide that simplifies the process of making DMT, the spirit molecule, in three different ways. The book covers how to extract DMT from plants, synthesizing 5-MeO-DMT, and the chemical method of making DMT. DMT is known to be one of the most profound and well-known psychedelics on Earth. This book is an excellent resource for those who are interested in learning more about DMT and its production. The book is recommended for individuals interested in mushrooms in biological sciences books.

The Wounded Storyteller: Body, Illness, and Ethics, Second Edition by Arthur W. Frank is a compelling read that offers a unique perspective on illness. The author draws on the stories of people with various illnesses and disabilities to explore the moral choices they face and the social ethics that arise from their experiences. The book is an insightful analysis of illness narratives that will appeal to medical professionals, scholars of literary theory, and anyone interested in the human experience of illness. The new edition includes a preface and afterword that add depth and relevance to the original work. Overall, this is a thought-provoking book that provides a valuable contribution to the field of medical ethics.

"Louis Gifford Aches and Pains Book One: Aches and Pains Sections 1-14" is an informative book that explores the history and evolution of manual therapy and physiotherapy. Louis Gifford, a clinician for over 30 years, explains the concepts of pain, memory biology, placebo, stress, and healing in detail. He also introduces the Mature Organism Model, which is now used worldwide to teach physiotherapists about input/output mechanisms and processing changes. The book is filled with illustrative patient examples and narratives, making it both instructive and engaging. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the science behind aches and pains."

Don't Take Away My Adderall! is a book that focuses on the ever-increasing demand for stimulants for emotional well-being and performance enhancement. The three physician authors have more than 80 years of clinical experience in treating ADHD and addiction misuse. The book highlights the potential hazards of immediate gratification and the abuse of substances like Adderall, which can lead to life-threatening complications. The authors provide a public health announcement on the cardiovascular risks associated with the abuse of stimulants. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the dangers of self-medicating and the importance of responsible drug use.

Identity Theft: Rediscovering Ourselves After Stroke is an award-winning book that shares Stanford professor Debra Meyerson's journey to recover from a severe stroke that left her physically incapacitated and unable to speak. Meyerson focuses on the emotional journey of recovery and provides hope for survivors, their families, and support networks. The book highlights the diversity of experiences of several dozen fellow survivors, family members, friends, colleagues, therapists, and doctors. This valuable book provides a look at the broad possibilities for successfully navigating the challenging physical recovery and the equally difficult emotional journey toward rebuilding one's identity and a rewarding life after a trauma like stroke.