Books like The Imp of the Mind by Lee Baer

Daniel Kahneman's "Thinking, Fast and Slow" explains how two distinct mental systems shape our judgments and decisions, offering insights into the biases that influence everyday choices.

On new thought.

Jon Kabat‑Zinn’s 1994 bestseller about mindfulness and meditation, now updated with a new afterword and celebrated for its lasting influence on mental health and self‑improvement.

Oliver Sacks weaves intimate case studies and personal anecdotes to explore how the brain perceives, interprets, and adapts to the world of sight, revealing the astonishing resilience of human cognition.

Oliver Sacks' collection of seven portraits of extraordinary neurological patients.

Edward de Bono's book on how to become a beautiful thinker and communicator through lateral and parallel thinking skills.

A textbook of creativity

A clear, practical guide that explains OCD’s causes, symptoms, and evidence‑based treatments, helping readers recognize when to seek professional help and how to manage the disorder long‑term.

From Kay Redfield Jamison - an international authority on manic-depressive illness, and one of the few women who are full professors of medicine at American universities - a remarkable personal testimony: the revelation of her own struggle since adolescence with manic-depression, and how it has shaped her life. Vividly, directly, with candor, wit, and simplicity, she takes us into the fascinating and dangerous territory of this form of madness - a world in which one pole can be the alluring dark land ruled by what Byron called the "melancholy star of the imagination," and the other a desert of depression and, all too frequently, death. A moving and exhilarating memoir by a woman whose furious determination to learn the enemy, to use her gifts of intellect to make a difference, led her to become, by the time she was forty, a world authority on manic-depression, and whose work has helped save countless lives.

Practical help for the millions who suffer.Over 6 million Americans and millions more around the world suffer from some degree of obsessive compulsive behavior. For the vast majority of these people, this behavior impacts the quality of their lives. However, OC behavior can be difficult to understand and even harder to change. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Conquering Obsessive Compulsive Behavior is a practical guide created specifically for middle range sufferers to help them overcome OC behavior and take back control of their lives.Millions of people from teens to seniors suffer from OC behaviorWritten by a well-respected and acknowledged author in this fieldHeightened awareness of the disorder thanks to the popular TV series Monk

Provides essential and practical information for people with bipolar disorder, their families and friendsApproximately half the people seeking help with depression are diagnosed with a form of bipolar disorder and it affects about one in 100 people in the UK. Formerly known as manic depression, its mood swings can be extraordinarily disturbing for both the sufferer and for those around them. Written by two leading psychiatrists and two clinical psychologists, Living with Bipolar explains that this challenging illness can be managed. While there is no cure, it's possible for people with bipolar disorder to live well. This accessible guide explains the characteristics of the two main forms, Bipolar I and Bipolar II; their causes and triggers; both medical and psychological treatment options - including CBT thinking strategies - and ways of preventing relapses. Drawing on the experience of patients, Living with Bipolar also offers clear guidelines for readers to develop successful personal strategies for identifying and coping with symptoms and emphasises the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.

Peter Kramer challenges romantic myths about depression, presenting it as a serious disease, and outlining new research and pathways to resilience and recovery.

Debbie Ford reveals how our self‑defeating thoughts can become powerful blueprints for a fulfilling, rewarding life.

This well researched, painstakingly documented book provides detailed information on the right-wing evangelical organization (Oxford Group Movement) that gave birth to AA; the relation of AA and its program to the Oxford Group Movement; AA's similarities to and differences from religious cults; AA's remarkable ineffectiveness; and the alternatives to AA. The greatly expanded second edition includes a new chapter on AA's relationship to the treatment industry, and AA's remarkable influence in the media.

How to cope with a loved one's depression.

Allyson norms. The book offers practical guidance for women to overcome eating disorders, presenting a holistic approach that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects, as developed by the founders of Beyond Hunger, Inc.

An empathetic and practical guide by advocate Michael John Carley, offering personal insights and practical strategies for individuals with Asperger's Syndrome to thrive socially, professionally, and personally.

Dr. Lee Baer equips readers with practical tools to recognize, evaluate, and manage obsessive‑compulsive disorder, distinguishing it from other conditions and outlining current treatments and medications.

At 53, Chairman and CEO Eugene O’Kelly’s life is upended when he is diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Within months he documents his final days, reflecting on death, meaning, and the human spirit.