Chapter 37: Further Reading

Essential Sources

Redding, R. E., Herbert, J. D., Forman, E. M., & Gaudiano, B. A. (2008). "Popular self-help books for anxiety, depression, and trauma: How scientifically grounded and useful are they?" Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 39(5), 537–545. Evaluation of popular self-help books against evidence standards.

Norcross, J. C., et al. (2013). "Self-help that works: Resources to improve emotional health and strengthen relationships" (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. Expert-rated guide to evidence-based self-help.

All books from the "Evidence-Based Self-Help" section of this chapter are recommended. See the chapter text for the full annotated list organized by topic (depression, anxiety, relationships, behavior change, critical thinking, parenting).

Singal, J. (2021). The Quick Fix. Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Analysis of how psychology is oversold in self-help and policy.

Wilson, T. D. (2011). Redirect. Little, Brown. Evidence-based alternative to typical self-help, emphasizing what actually works.