Book Reviews

This short, interventionist book argues for the value of historical perspectives on mental health, exploring how these histories can and should inform debates about mental health care today.

Bullying, violence, climate change, racism and Covid-19 are examples of subjects tackled in this book by child psychologist Abigail Gerwitz.

Drawing on decades of work in the field of suicide prevention and research, and having been bereaved by suicide, Professor O’Connor untangles the complex reasons behind suicide and dispels any unhelpful myths.

A bilingual gratitude journal based on the Māori holistic approach to health, hauora. Discover the four dimensions of hauora: Taha tinana (physical), taha hinengaro (mental), taha wairua (spiritual) and taha whānau (family).

Words and images to help reflect on the journey of life and death with your young ones through a Māori worldview.

In Dr Hinemoa Elder’s second book she explains how traditional Māori understandings of the lunar cycle guide her, and why we can all benefit from this during tumultuous times.

A beautifully written book on the traditional Māori teachings of menstruation.

A new way of leadership inspired by traditional wayfinders in the Pacific; explores the skills and behaviours needed in modern leaders.

The story follows the journey of cultural identity and discovery for four junior high school students, their families and their teachers and, most importantly, anyone who has ever faced the challenges of being a teine Sāmoa.

A guide for teenagers and their families to OCD and treatment with ACT.

Illustrated book which aims to help readers recognize thinking patterns and behaviours that lead to stress.

Collection of essays, articles and personal stories about self-stigma associated with mental illness.

Author Kyle MacDonald is passionate about improving access to mental health and addictions treatment and educating the public about psychotherapy.

An generous and beautiful book full of spiritual insight and wisdom, a contemplation of the concept of sanctuary.

A compassionate book on grief that offers thoughtful personal observations with well-researched perspectives.

A mental health training manual and a practical guidebook for navigating life’s challenges.