20 Books About Mental Health That Everyone Should Read

Fictional books about fantasy worlds and whirlwind romances are great and all, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have a soft spot for non-fiction reads. And more specifically, books about mental health. You only have to glance outside to tell that things are, er, not great, and it’s had a very real impact on people’s mental health. If you’ve found yourself struggling, you’re not alone. It has been a HARD last few years, and TBH, most of us could use a refresher on the fundamentals of mental health care (like how to understand it and take care of yourself...ya know, the basics).

If you’re looking to learn more about mental health, these books are a great place to start. Importantly, you should know reading is absolutely not a substitute for getting professional help. These books do offer advice to the casual reader, but if you want professional grade mental health advice, leave it to the pros. But for those more casually looking to learn more about anxiety, fighting burnout, or even how parental trauma can shape your life (thanks mom and dad!), there’s something here for you in these 20 best books about mental health.