Over the past few days, I’ve made a few book recommendations on Instagram in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week. As per my usual ‘procrastinatory’ ways, I’m a day late in posting this … the official week actually ended yesterday but I wanted to share these all the same:

1. How To Quieten Your Mind – Anna Barnes

If I’m being honest, I first picked this up for its very cool cover and intriguing title. However, I bought it after reading the first few pages. This book is quite unlike anything I’ve read before, in a way that is hard to articulate. It’s chatty yet formal, personal yet universal and above all, empathetically reassuring.

3. Overcoming Anxiety Without Fighting It – Dr Tim Cantopher

Of the three, I would say I found this the most practically helpful. It is certainly the most scientific – the author is a consultant psychiatrist – though it’s far from just a medical textbook. He discusses anxiety disorders in depth, the potential causes and consequences, as well as coping strategies and possible treatment avenues.

**Also, if you aren’t already familiar with the charity Mind, please visit their website for a nose around – the work they do is fantastic**