Books and Beyond: Mental Health Awareness

For Mental Health Awareness Week, Karen and Louisa recommend good reads which speak to the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand's five ways to wellbeing: Connect, Give, Take notice, Keep learning and Be active.

Listen to this episode of Books and Beyond on the Auckland Libraries podcast.

Books recommended by the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand

• Beloved by Emma Farry
• Vitamin N: the essential guide to a nature-rich life by Richard Louv
• The nature fix: why nature makes us happier, healthier and more creative by Florence Williams
• The art of mindful birdwatching: reflections on freedom & being by C Thompson
• How to raise a wild child: the art and science of falling in love with nature by Scott D. Sampson
• Te Taiao Māori and the natural world by Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
• Blue mind: the surprising science that shows how being near, in on, or under water can make you happier, healthier, more connected, and better at what you do by WJ Nichols
• Unseen city: the majesty of pigeons, the discreet charm of snails & other wonders of the urban wilderness by Nathanael Johnson
• Ramble on: A celebration of walking in New Zealand by Z.R. Southcombe

Karen and Louisa's recommendations for Mental Health Awareness Week

• Reasons to stay alive by Matt Haig 
• The Nutters Club by Mike King
• Furiously happy by Jenny Lawson
• All Blacks don't cry: a story of hope by Sir John Kirwan
• Think like a freak by Stephen Levitt and Stephen Dubner
• Laugh: everyday laughter healing for greater happiness and wellbeing by Lisa Sturge

Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond.

Catch us on Planet FM104.6, Sundays at 9.35pm. Listen to recent shows on the Auckland Libraries podcast.