Books

When you see yourself in someone else’s story, you feel less alone.

Books about parenting and mental health are everywhere, and there are new ones coming out all the time. Here are lists of books we’ve found most helpful in our own parenting experiences. 

You’ll also find books about mental health for kids. They may come in handy as you talk to your children about mental health and help them understand their own feelings. 

If you don’t see what you are looking for here, try this  list of 75 Children’s Books About Mental Health provided by the Child Mind Institute.

ADHD and Executive Functioning Anxiety and Stress Management College Transition and Planning Coping and Grounding Tools Resilience, Failure, & Growth Depression, Self-Harm, Crisis Intervention, and Suicide Prevention Digital Wellness Eating Disorders and Body Image Emotional Regulation, Big Feelings, and Self-Acceptance Friendship, Peer Conflict, and Belonging Gratitude and Mindfulness Parenting Support Social Anxiety and School Refusal Trauma and Grief

Eating Disorders and Body Image

By Their Side – A Resource for Caretakers and Loved Ones Facing an Eating Disorder

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The Eating Disorder Trap
Beth Ann Stansfield. Lunch and Learn Featured Speaker, Eating Disorders – An Honest Conversation

FEAST
Kristen Anderson. Lunch and Learn Featured Speaker, Does an Eating Disorder Live in Our Home?

Help Your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder

Life Without Ed – How one Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You Can Too
Read our review

Loving Someone with an Easting Disorder
Beth Ann Stansfield. Lunch and Learn Featured Speaker, Eating Disorders – An Honest Conversation

When Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder

Books for Teens

Food Fight

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We only list resources that we’ve reviewed and approved!

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