As conversations around mental health continue to evolve, so does the literature that explores it. From powerful memoirs to evidence-based guides, this fall and winter’s new releases explore healing, resilience, and how we understand emotional well-being. Whether you’re looking for scientific insight, personal storytelling, or practical advice, these upcoming titles are worth keeping on your radar.
The Atomic Habits Workbook: Official Companion to the #1 Worldwide Bestseller by James Clear
Following the 25-million-copy, #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits by James Clear is an interactive guide to help readers engage even more deeply with the book. The book includes guided journal prompts to engage with the habits and integrate them into your life. Clear’s system takes readers from understanding the habits to living them. The guidebook includes guided templates, journaling prompts, strategies for overcoming habit plateaus, plans for adapting your habits, and new ideas on the role of fun in habits. Clear a spot next to your Atomic Habits copy on your bookshelf by December 9th.
The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Anne Price
Jonathan Haidt’s hit The Anxious Generation initiated a global conversation on the effects of phones and social media on the younger generation’s development, inspiring parents and teachers to take action. Now, Haidt and Catherine Price, author of How to Break Up with Your Phone, have joined together to create a new book, The Amazing Generation, that aims to empower younger people to stand up for themselves and not live their lives under the screen’s control. This book speaks directly to nine- to twelve-year-olds and applies to anyone, regardless of whether they have a phone or use social media. The book includes facts, a graphic novel, interactive challenges, secrets that tech leaders don’t want kids to know, and real-life anecdotes from young adults who share why it was a mistake to get a smartphone so young. This practical guide will be arriving in bookstores near you on December 30th.
100 rules for living to 100 by Dick Van Dyke
On November 18, the eve of his 100th birthday, Dick Van Dyke is releasing his must-read autobiographical collection of stories, reflections, and life advice on how he has maintained a happy and fulfilled life. We’ve all seen him dance on our screens through his iconic roles, and now, at almost 100 years old, he is still dancing his way through life. This book reveals his secrets to making the most out of your life, persevering through hard times, and appreciating the beauty of being human.
Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They’re Too Much by Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo teaches us it is never too late to begin the life you want in this series of powerful and personal vignettes. She reflects on how she has grown as an actor and a person by shedding light on the parts of ourselves we are told to bury. Erivo shows us all that we are all capable of more than we think, and to take ownership of our mistakes. On November 18, she inspires readers to lean into their own wisdom and chase their deepest desires to lead them in the right direction.
Why Do I Keep Doing This?: Unlearn the Habits Keeping You Stuck and Unhappy by Kati Morton
Kati Morton, a leading mental health advocate and licensed marriage and family therapist, explores, will have readers questioning why I keep doing this on December 9th. She explores common struggles and challenges regarding control in ourselves and our relationships while giving insight into the question. In a response to being told to bury our feelings growing up, Morton explains how this tactic can impact our relationships and how this is connected to our struggle to take up space. The book will share key points of growth in life while incorporating what Morton has learned as a therapist and content creator. Readers will learn vital tools and skills in understanding why control can be attractive, but left unsupervised, detrimental.
Releasing Our Burdens: A Guide to Healing Individual, Ancestral, and Collective Trauma by Thomas Hübl and Richard Schwartz, Ph.D.
Set to be the #1 new release in Popular Psychology: Psychotherapy on December 2nd, this book is a groundbreaking collaboration between Dr. Richard Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Dr. Thomas Hübl, a recognized teacher and trauma-healing facilitator. The novel focuses on healing individual, ancestral, and collective trauma to reclaim resilience and transform our world. The authors explain how trauma is rarely an individual issue but is shaped by ancestral burdens passed down through generations. They emphasize the collective pain we feel from the world around us and address a new path that addresses the deeper layers of wound and how we can use this to heal ourselves. This must-read, released on December 2nd, helps us apply methods and practices to release beliefs and emotions, break cycles of harm, expand our awareness, and, through healing, become more compassionate and curious.
As the year begins to wind down, there is no better way to end the year than with a new mental health book. These upcoming releases offer a thoughtful reminder to slow down, reflect, and refocus on what truly matters. Add these books to your list now so you’re ready to dive in once they hit the shelves!
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