January's recommended reading is all about mental health and wellness. As the winter sets in and gray skies can trigger the winter blues, it is a good time to engage with caring for our minds. Stress, trauma, mental illness, and oppression all play roles in our well-being. It can be difficult to talk about our mental health due to stigma, but these resources will help inform you about different aspects of mental illness, help you reflect on your own needs, and find stories to comfort an entertain this winter.
Sangu Delle: There's no shame in taking care of your mental health
All About Love: New Visions by 
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by 
Borderline Personality Disorder: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed by 
Crash Override: How Gamergate (Nearly) Destroyed My Life, and How We Can Win the Fight Against Online Hate by 
Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get on the Mat, Love Your Body by 
Insane Consequences: How the Mental Health Industry Fails the Mentally Ill by 
Is It Me or My Meds?: Living with Antidepressants by 
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by 
Make It Mighty Ugly: Exercises & Advice for Getting Creative Even When It Ain't Pretty by 
The Parents' Guide to Psychological First Aid: Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Predictable Life Crises by 
Unholy Ghost: Writers on Depression by 
Willow Weep for Me: A Black Woman's Journey through Depression, A Memoir by 
Winter Blues: Everything You Need to Know to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder by If you or someone you know is experiencing an acute mental health crisis, call the King County Crisis Connections 24 hour hotline at 866-427-4747. Over 400 trained volunteers and experienced staff provide support, resources, and training to people in King County.
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