Suppose you are one of 35 million adults (14.3%) who suffer from a mental health disorder or 8.5 million adults (24%) affected by a substance use disorder. In that case, you understand the complexities of these disorders. Both coping with and understanding the scope of an illness can be daunting and, even, exhausting.However, self-help workbooks are a great resource that provides you with an opportunity to understand the psychology of a disorder by acknowledging your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They are a fantastic form of self-care and a great way to identify your mental and emotional needs. Here are 10 self-help workbooks that you can use on your journey to recovery:#1. Co-Occurring Disorders Recovery Workbook: Strategies to Manage Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders, by Charles Atkins#2. Better Days: A Mental Health Recovery Workbook, by Craig Lewis#3. Mind-Body Workbook for Addiction: Effective Tools for Substance-Abuse Recovery and Relapse Prevention, by Stanley H. Block#4. The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Personality Disorders: A Step-by-Step Program, by Jeffrey C. Wood#5. Mental Health Workbook: 6 Books in 1: The Attachment Theory, Abandonment Anxiety, Depression in Relationships, Addiction Recovery, Complex PTSD, Trauma, CBT Therapy, EMDR and Somatic Psychotherapy, by Emily Attached, Marzia Fernandez, and Gino Mackesy#6. The Self-Love Workbook: A Life-Changing Guide to Boost Self-Esteem, Recognize Your Worth and Find Genuine Happiness, by Shainna Ali#7. Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present (Mental and Emotional Abundance), by Nick Trenton#8. Overcoming Avoidance Workbook: Break the Cycle of Isolation and Avoidant Behaviors to Reclaim Your Life from Anxiety, Depression, or PTSD, by Daniel F. Gros, PhD#9. Anger Management Workbook for Men: Take Control of Your Anger and Master Your Emotions, by Aaron Karmin, LCPC#10. Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction: A Guide to Coping with the Grief, Stress, and Anger that Trigger Addictive Behaviors, by Rebecca E. Williams, PhDWhile self-help workbooks offer valuable tools that address issues related to mental health and substance use, they are not a substitute for therapy. Consulting with a professional is the most practical and effective way to overcome a disorder. Valiant Living in Denver, CO, offers several outpatient treatment programs for individuals with co-disorders. If you or someone you love needs help overcoming a mental health or substance use disorder, contact us at 720-669-1285 and speak with a friendly staff member.
