Recommended Reading
Recommended Reading on Psychology in Health and Illness
Fabulous Non-Fiction reads to relax and learn from. Discussing topics from psychological illness to peak physical and mental health these books will inform and deliver answers. Let us know if you would like to review a book or just recommend it to other readers - we’d love to hear from you! Send your comments and recommendations to info@accesspsychology.ie
Why read fiction when you can read…………
Who Dares, Runs by Gerry Duffy, published by Ballpoint Press.
Written by the man who recently won the UK’s first Deca Ironman race this book is more about the enormous potential of the “ordinary” man or woman. You don’t need to be interested in running to enjoy and benefit from the truckloads of “can do” attitude that comes across in this great read. The first half of the book describes how Gerry barely recognised himself in a photo with his sporting hero Seve Ballesteros and how he immediately started to make changes to lose weight and stop smoking. The second half is a diary of his phenomenal 32 marathons in 32 days challenge that he completed in 2010. There are loads of great messages to take from this book, the most important might be that when it comes to personal goals it’s a case of “Less visions, More Actions” .
Flagging The Problem by Dr. Harry Barry. Published by Liberties Press
An excellent and detailed account of the biology, symptoms and treatments for depression, anxiety, addiction and other mental illnesses. Although some readers have reported that it is a bit too detailed for the everyday reader, it is a book that you can flick through to find the section that is of interest to you.
Flagging Stress by Dr. Harry Barry. Published by Liberties Press
This is an easy read and will help the reader to understand the link between their thoughts and feelings
Flagging The Therapy : Pathways Out of Depression and Anxiety, by Dr. Harry Barry. Published by Liberties Press.
Dense with information, this book is most suitable for the motivated reader as it is more difficult than the other books to just “flick” through. However, for those who want to understand the biology, causes and treatments of depression and anxiety this is a fantastic read.
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Published by Penguin
A great read which dissects the lives of many successful individuals to uncover how opportunity, help, education, date of birth, coincidence, culture and other arbitrary factors play a major role in producing the final product. This isn’t about taking them down a peg or two – that’s missing the point. As a review in the Economist magazine points out “by understanding better what makes people successful we should be able to produce more successful (and happy) people”.
The end of overeating by David E. Kessler. Published by Penguin
A fascinating book about the science of eating and the creation of hyper-palatable, hyper-addictive food. Kessler provides expert opinion from many psychologists on overcoming old habits but there are no magic bullets. An excellent read.
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