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Mental Health/Psychology/Self-Help
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Center Cannot Hold, The: My Journey Through MadnessCenter Cannot Hold, The: My Journey Through Madness by Elyn R. Saks
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $7.25
I had the pleasure of meeting Professor Saks in person and currently am getting to know her better. It's truly amazing the things she's accomplished.
An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and MadnessAn Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness by Kay Redfield Jamison
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $2.96
I read this book to salvage some hope when I was struggling in my first graduate program. It showed me again through Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison's resilience that "where there is a will there is a way."
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Buy new: $9.32 / Used from: $3.70
Great book for developing a master plan on how to approach life. If you're lost, this could be your ticket to sanity.
A Beautiful MindA Beautiful Mind
Buy new: $9.49 / Used from: $4.92
My aunt tells me over and over again, "Did you see the Beautiful Mind movie? You can do it!"
Psychology TodayPsychology Today
Buy new: $15.97
a trendy magazine that has all the latest developments.
Psychology for DummiesPsychology for Dummies by Adam Cash
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $3.09
skimmed this book at Borders... seems pretty close to Psychology 1 which I took at Berkeley.
Man's Search for MeaningMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $3.27
very well written account of an Auschwitz survivor. found in the psychology section of Borders, so I thought I'd add it to this list.
Wellness recovery action plan: A system for monitoring, reducing and eliminating uncomfortable or dangerous physical symptoms and emotional feelingsWellness recovery action plan: A system for monitoring, reducing and eliminating uncomfortable or dangerous physical symptoms and emotional feelings by Mary Ellen Copeland
This is a very widely acclaimed system for recovery these days. I just added it to the list because I know it belongs. = ). Will read it soon, promise.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR Fourth Edition (Text Revision)Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR Fourth Edition (Text Revision)
Buy new: $72.09 / Used from: $64.72
The "Bible" for mental disorders. Enough said.