In My Kete

This feature includes book reviews done by MHF staff, mental health professionals, teachers, parents, counsellors and individuals.

Teenage Depression, A CBT Guide for Parents: Help your child beat their low mood

Book Reviews, 17 Feb 16
A guidebook for parents to help their teenagers through depression, with strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Just One Thing: Developing a Buddha brain one simple practice at a time

Book Reviews, 27 Jan 16
Guide to using short exercises to change the way your brain works and protect against stress, lift mood and build emotional resilience
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15 Steps to Overcome Anxiety and Depression

Book Reviews, 9 Dec 15
A practical self-help program with techniques to maintain or achieve balance and mental health
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Everyday Kindness: Shortcuts to a happier and more confident life

Book Reviews, 18 Nov 15
A guide to building kindness into your life - kindness to yourself and others
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The hidden gifts of helping: How the power of giving, compassion, and hope can get us through hard times

Book Reviews, 11 Nov 15
How helping enriches the helper’s life - increasing social connectedness and improving mental and emotional health
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I Like Giving: Experience the daily miracle of the generous life

Book Reviews, 4 Nov 15
Inspiring readers to give more and lead a generous life
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The Paradox of Generosity: Giving we receive, grasping we lose

Book Reviews, 28 Oct 15
Summary of a ground-breaking study on generosity and its positive effect in the giver’s life
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When Life Gives You Lemons: A resource for young people dealing with depression and anxiety

Book Reviews, 16 Oct 15
Explaining depression and anxiety for teens, with illustrations, strategies and support information
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Why Good Things Happen to Good People: How to live a longer, healthier, happier life by the simple act of giving

Book Reviews, 14 Oct 15
Why giving also benefits the giver, with exercises
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Born to be good: The science of a meaningful life

Book Reviews, 7 Oct 15
The study of human emotion and evolution, with positive emotions at the heart of what it means to be human
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Beyond Happiness: How to find lasting meaning and joy in all that you have

Book Reviews, 23 Sep 15
A conversation about pleasure, happiness and joy, towards a deeper level of experience
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Great Days at Work: How positive psychology can transform your working life

Book Reviews, 16 Sep 15
Positive psychology guide to wellbeing at work
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