“Understanding how trauma works and the effects of trauma both physically and mentally is one of the most vital things for any activist. All activism is interwoven with trauma to some extent and The Body Keeps the Score is a guide on how to harness your trauma and not let it drown you.” – Scarlett Curtis
THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A F*CK BY MARK MANSON
“It’s helping me to reframe my thoughts and how I view my own emotions. I’m a very empathetic person, and this book is teaching me how to be more selective about what I need to put my time and energy into, while letting other things go.” – Raffela Mancuso
HOW TO COME ALIVE AGAIN: A GUIDE TO KILLING YOUR MONSTERS BY BETH MCCOLL
“When I went through a horrific breakup last year, I felt myself functioning but not thriving. I was slipping away and had to work extremely hard to build up my self-confidence. This book reminded me that there was no shame in feeling low and validated my need for stillness at a time where my self-worth as tied to my outward achievements. This book reshifted the way I thought about mental health and helped me prioritise my happiness and wellbeing and I’m better because of it!” – Chante Joseph
REASONS TO STAY ALIVE BY MATT HAIG
I’m often skeptical of reading material from non queer authors on mental health as I worry it can often not feel specific enough, but haigs universal approach to a topic we all can struggle with, truly made me feel seen, heard and accepted, which I thank him eternally for. – Jamie Windust
TRAUMA STEWARDSHIP BY LAURA VAN DEMOOT LIPSKY
“If you work in a helping profession–as a therapist, a case worker, an organizer, a health care provider, or anyone else who handles others’ trauma day in and day out, Trauma Stewardship is a must read. This book offers a great framework for getting past resistance to self care, and concrete tools for managing our own mental health while caring for others’.” – YTFATFRIEND
