Best Mental Health Books of 2025

Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential is a comprehensive guide to help parents and teachers manage children's executive skills. The book offers easy-to-follow steps to identify a child's strengths and weaknesses, use activities and techniques to boost specific skills, and problem-solve daily routines. The book is filled with real-world examples and solutions, making it an easy and accessible read. This book is a great resource for parents of children who are struggling with executive skills and provides practical and detailed advice. Overall, it offers hope for children who are struggling and empowers parents to make small changes that can lead to big improvements.

The Seventh Edition of Prescriber's Guide: Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology is an indispensable guide for all mental health prescribers. With nine new drugs and updated profiles, the book covers important new indications and formulations of existing drugs. The book's easy-to-use, full-colour template-driven navigation system combines evidence-based data with clinically informed advice to support everyone who is prescribing in the field of mental health. Stephen M. Stahl, the author, is a renowned Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, and a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the University of California, Riverside. Overall, this book is a must-have for mental health professionals and a valuable resource in the field of psychopharmacology.

The book "Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think" is a life-changing guide that provides practical strategies to overcome emotional distress and improve mental health. It utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy, one of today's most effective forms of psychotherapy, to help readers conquer various issues, including depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, eating disorders, substance abuse, and relationship problems. The second edition contains expanded content on anxiety, goal setting, and mindfulness exercises. The book is a must-read for those seeking to transform their lives and develop new skills that will lead to a happier and healthier life.

The fourth edition of "Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents" by Russell A. Barkley is a must-have resource for parents of children with ADHD. The book provides the latest information and resources on the disorder, including a proven eight-step behavior management plan, tips for building academic and social skills, and advice on how to work with school and healthcare professionals. The book also includes a new chapter on health risks associated with ADHD and practical tools for parents. Dr. Barkley's compassionate approach and wealth of experience make this book a valuable guide for parents.

"Taking Charge of Adult ADHD" is an authoritative guide for adults struggling with ADHD. The book provides readers with hands-on skill-building exercises and clear answers to frequently asked questions about medications and other treatments. Dr. Barkley offers step-by-step strategies for overcoming challenges in specific areas, such as relationships, parenting, work, money management, and driving. The second edition includes new or expanded discussions of mindfulness, emotional self-control, time management, building a successful career, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and more. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for adults with ADHD and those who love and care for them."

The fifth edition of Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology is an essential textbook for students and mental health professionals. The book covers the latest research and uses reader-friendly illustrations to help non-specialists understand complex biological mechanisms. The new edition includes over 500 new or refreshed figures, an intuitive color scheme, and expanded information on medical uses of cannabis and hallucinogen assisted psychotherapy. The book is organized around biological mechanisms, making it unique among other volumes on psychopharmacology. Overall, the book is an excellent resource for anyone seeking to understand and utilize current therapeutics in the field of psychopharmacology.

Kaplan & Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry is a trusted clinical psychiatric resource for health care professionals worldwide. Its twelfth edition has been reorganized to be more useful and easier to navigate, with clinically relevant material at the beginning of the book, clearer headings and summaries, and numerous case studies. The book also presents current treatment methods, including descriptions of modern psychotherapeutic techniques, and includes descriptive tables for all relevant DSM-5 and ICD-10 diagnoses. Overall, it is an excellent resource for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of psychiatry and psychopharmacology.

The book "Smart but Scattered Teens: The 'Executive Skills' Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential" provides a science-based program for parents of "smart but scattered" teens to help them grow into a self-sufficient, responsible adult. The authors, Richard Guare, Peg Dawson, and Colin Guare, offer step-by-step strategies to help teens get organized, stay focused, control impulses, and emotions. The book is filled with helpful worksheets and forms that can be downloaded and printed. It is an absolute must-read for parents who want to help their teens reach their full potential, and the strategies provided in the book are sure to make your relationship with your teen stronger.

The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know is an essential guide for anyone living with bipolar disorder or supporting a loved one with the condition. Dr. David J. Miklowitz provides science-based information and proven strategies for managing the illness, reducing recurrences, and making lifestyle changes to stay well. The third edition includes updated facts on medications and therapy, a new chapter on kids and teens, and expanded coverage of the bipolar II subtype. This practical, straightforward book is highly recommended for those seeking a better understanding of bipolar disorder and effective coping strategies.

The Anxiety and Worry Workbook: The Cognitive Behavioral Solution is a comprehensive guide for those seeking to overcome their anxiety. Grounded in cognitive behavior therapy, the book provides practical strategies for identifying anxiety triggers, challenging negative thoughts and beliefs, safely facing fears, and loosening anxiety's grip. The authors, Aaron T. Beck and David A. Clark, are experts in cognitive therapy, and their decades of experience are reflected in the carefully crafted worksheets, exercises, and examples provided. This book is a valuable resource for anyone struggling with anxiety.