Mental Health Resources

Each day we face a barrage of images and ideas from society and the media telling us who we should be. We are led to believe that if we look perfect live perfect and do everything perfectly we'd no longer struggle with feelings of inadequacy." This book discusses the ways in which imperfections make us who we are.

Neff offers advice on how to "limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects." The book contains exercises and action plans to address emotional struggles.

This workbooks helps you "learn to see yourself through loving eyes by realizing that you are inherently worthy, and that comparison-based self-criticism is not a true measure of your value." The book covers topics such as "cultivating compassion, forgiveness, and unconditional love for yourself and others" as well as information on "brain plasticity and how sleep, exercise, and nutrition affect your self-esteem."

Combining the principles of psychotherapy with the teachings of Buddhism, this book explains how to eliminate the personal conflicts and feelings of not being good enough that can cause such problems such as addiction, overwork, and perfectionism.