Just as every one of us has to deal with catching the flu, or to learn
how to handle hereditary illnesses and natural aging, mental health is part of
whole-body health for every person. If
you (or someone you care about) become mentally ill, treatment is necessary.
Just as there are preventative measures you can take to ensure a healthy
body, there are ways to safeguard a healthy mind. Here are some books from
Mississauga’s libraries that can help you manage your mental health.
For methods and exercises for your
brain:
Step Back: Why You Need to Stop
What You’re Doing to Start Living
By Norman Drummond
158 DRU
2016
We can't hope to achieve our potential unless we take time out to work
out what is most important to us. Drummond focuses on the rich rewards of
stepping back: clarity of thought, stronger objectives - and the ability to
discern the true priorities of your own heart.
Reclaim your Brain: how to calm your thoughts, heal
your mind and bring your life back under control
By Joseph
Annibali, M.D.
158.1 ANN
2015
2015
Dr. Joseph
Annibali has treated thousands of people with overloaded, overstimulated
brains. Whether they are diagnosed with anxiety, disabling OCD, depression,
bipolar disorder, or even substance abuse, Annibali’s approach is to address
the Too-Busy Brain, a great irritant that interferes with attention,
concentration, focus, mood, and often much more. Through practical strategies,
understandable explanations, and prescriptive mind-management techniques, Dr.
Annibali helps readers get back in control of their lives.
For healthy eating practices and managing children with mental health issues:
The
disconnected kids nutrition plan: proven strategies to enhance learning and
focus for children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological
disorders
By Robert
Melillo, M.D.
618. 928 MEL
2016
Dr. Robert Melillo’s Brain Balance program has helped thousands of
families across the country, offering a drug-free, scientifically based method
for addressing a wide range of conditions, including autism spectrum disorders
and ADHD. He presents the nutritional side of the Brain Balance Program,
featuring guidelines, tips, and kid-friendly recipes based on the latest
scientific research on how food affects the brain.
For inspiration:
Champion
for health:
how Clara Hughes fought depression to win Olympic gold
By Richard Brignall
796.
62092 HUGHE
2016
Clara Hughes
pushed through pain to get to the finish line, trying to have her best race
every day but few knew that the same determination and focus were also needed
to fight her own personal battles. Clara's inspiring story does not end with
winning gold. She has become a symbol of the fight to remove the stigma from
mental illness by cycling thousands of kilometres in all kinds of weather to
raise awareness. Clara is a remarkable athlete, but it is her strength and
courage off the track that have made her a true champion.
Silent
running: our family's journey to the finish line with autism
By Robyn Schneider
618. 92858
SCH
2015
Running is a way of life for the Schneider family, but not in the same
way as it is for most runners. Twin brothers Alex and Jamie Schneider are
severely autistic yet they have run almost 150 races, including six marathons. Their
father Allan successfully manages his symptoms of multiple sclerosis with
vitamins and miles of jogging on the trails near their Long Island home. Their
mother Robyn, while undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer six years ago,
decided to run her way to recovery. In Silent
Running, Robyn Schneider
shares her family’s incredible story of triumph in the face of enormous
hurdles, and of the shared passion that has fueled their fight.
Look for these books and more at your local library!
Laura Bilyea, Librarian
Mississauga Central Library
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