Constance Scharff PhD

“The Ideological Brain: The Radical Science of Flexible Thinking by Leor Zmigrod is a book that must go to the top of your ‘to be read’ pile.

“Our senses don’t lie. Nature is good for us, and Good Nature: Why Seeing, Smelling, Hearing and Touching Plants Is Good for Our Health is a brilliant read.”

“one of the most beautiful and captivating collections of poetry about mental illness by a contemporary author.”

If your “to do” list is never ending, set it aside, get cozy on the couch, and read Cal Newport’s Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout.

“an exceptionally well-written, illustrated guide to understanding and improving mental health for tweens, teens, and young adults.”

“Aundi Kolber’s Strong Like Water is an excellent resource for Christians, and those who don’t mind Christian theology, to find greater compassion for themselves and others . .

“insightful and inspiring and will remind you why relationships matter so much in our lives.”

Do you have a friend who without symptom or diagnosis is worried about their health?

“Reading Do I Feel Better Yet?

“The people who hold the public purse strings and make decisions about funding mental healthcare and other social services need to read this outstanding book.”

“What if death is just the beginning of life?” With that question, author Laura Formentini dives into an exploration of loss that will ultimately help her heal from the feelings evoked by her son’s

Illuminating and uplifting, I Am a Girl from Africa is a must-read.

“a pocket-sized paper embrace that will encourage all readers to find hope when life upends our schemes.”

Are you stuck at home dreaming of creating a new life for yourself?

“would make a lovely gift for a friend who is interested in learning more about personal change, who is exploring recovery from physical or mental illness, or who enjoyed and wants to learn

“We need a change in our healthcare system now.

“Saving Talk Therapy is an outstanding look at psychotherapeutic practice in America . . .”

“Any friend or family member who enjoys meditation—or who might appreciate a gentle nudge in that direction—will smile thumbing through A Sloth’s Guide to Mindfulness by Ton Mak.”

If anyone knows Transcendental Meditation, it’s Bob Roth.

To Heal a Wounded Heart: The Transformative Power of Buddhism and Psychotherapy in Action by Pilar Jennings PhD is a tender and compassionate memoir of the experiences of an early career p

In a time when substance abuse is killing tens of thousands of Americans each year and quality training for addiction treatment providers can be difficult to find, The Spectrum of Addiction: Ev

“Horse enthusiasts regularly experience the ways in which horses uplift and save us, giving meaning and peace . . .”

Depression and anxiety affect more than 50 million Americans in any given year, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.

“this book provides critical, factual information to families who feel alone and under-resourced, facing an impossible situation.”

The Case Against Sugar is not another diet book, which is precisely why it might change your life.

“if you are looking for a book that describes the brain’s role in how we create perspective(s) and interact in the world, including some aspects of mental health and mental

There is a reason that world renowned chefs like Mario Batali and Anthony Bourdain are singing the praises of Table Manners: How to Behave in the Modern World and Why Bother—because the bo

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