Health A to Z — 5 minutes
Books to cultivate your mental health
Tu mérites mieux qu’un bain moussant (available in French only) offers a refreshingly practical approach to self-care routines. Delving deeper than the usual clichés, the book provides real strategies that can be applied every day. Throughout this comforting read, author Stéphanie Deslauriers reminds us of the importance of taking care of ourselves.
L’anxiété sans complexe (available in French only) by Dr. Sophie Maffolini stands out for its practical, pragmatic approach. The author explains in concrete terms how to rediscover calmness in everyday living, while demystifying anxiety, which is a common condition. Her medical expertise, combined with her clear writing style, make this a must-have guide for anyone looking to better manage their anxiety.
Similarly, in Anxiété, dépression, sommeil (available in French only), author Uma Naidoo explores the fascinating relationship between food and mental health. This book offers up a new perspective on how our food choices can influence our psychological well-being. The book even includes recipes!
Dive into the Nordic art of Friluftsliv with the book The Open-Air Life/La vie au grand air (available in French and English), by Linda Åkeson McGurk. The author shows how simply spending time outdoors can significantly improve our mental health, while suggesting suitable practical solutions on how to integrate this philosophy into all aspects of our life.
Guérir : le stress, l’anxiété et la dépression sans médicaments ni psychanalyse (available in French only) by David Servan-Schreiber offers a holistic approach to mental health with natural ways to improve our emotional well-being.
If you are looking for a lighter, but equally relevant approach, La liste (available in French only), by Jeremy Demay provides a refreshing perspective on personal development. Drawing on his own experience, the author shares real-life tools for cultivating happiness on a daily basis.
Mon cerveau a besoin de lunettes (available in French only) by Annick Vincent takes a fun and creative approach to understanding ADHD. The book provides clear explanations and powerful metaphors to help people living with ADHD and their loved ones better understand this condition.
The book J’aime les TDAH (available in French only) by Kim Rusk and Dominic Gagnon provides a positive and caring view of ADHD, which is particularly useful for parents and educators.
These books look beyond the challenges and celebrate the unique strengths of people living with ADHD.
Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett explains the importance of acknowledging and accepting our emotions. This book is especially useful for developing our emotional intelligence, while guiding us to help our children do the same.
If you’re looking to improve your well-being at work, Le stress au travail vs le stress du travail (available in French only) by Sonia Lupien offers insightful perspectives on managing work-related stress.
It's My Brain!/C’est mon cerveau! (available in French and English) by Élise Gravel is a playful exploration of the human brain and how it works. Through her characteristic illustrations, the author explains brain functions to children while celebrating neurodiversity. An excellent tool for helping children understand and accept different ways of thinking and feeling.
