Subject Week: “Health and Well-being Week AUBG”

February 16, 2026
Subject Week: “Health and Well-being Week AUBG”

Well-being is a balance of both physical and mental health. In a fast-paced world filled with constant stress, caring for your body and mind is more important than ever.

Below is a selection of books to help you in your health journey. Choose one that speaks to you!

Print Books:

  1. Aisbett, B. (2023) The Book of Burn Out: What it is, why it happens, who gets it, and how to stop it before it stops you! Harper Collins Publishers. BF482 .A47 2023
  2. Alaimo, K. (2024). Over the influence : why social media is toxic for women and girls-and how we can take it back. Alcove Press. HM742 .A43 2024
  3. Courtwright, D. T. (2021). The age of addiction : how bad habits became big business. The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press. RC533 .C678 2021
  4. Curran, T. (2023). The perfection trap : embracing the power of good enough. Scribner. BF698.35.P47 C88 2023
  5. Duschinsky, R. (2024). The psychology of attachment. Routledge. BF575.A86 G726 2024
  6. Greenberger, D., & Padesky, C. A. (2016). Mind over mood: Change how you feel by changing the way you think (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press. RC489.C63 G74 2016
  7. Howes, L. (2017). The school of greatness: a real-world guide to living bigger, loving deeper, and leaving a legacy. Rodale. BF637.S8 H665 2017
  8. Ray, S. J. (2020). A field guide to climate anxiety: how to keep your cool on a warming planet. University of California Press. GE230 .R38 2020
  9. Scheinbaum, A. C. (2024). The darker side of social media : consumer psychology and mental health. Routledge. HM742 .D37 2024
  10. Wiest, B. (2020). The mountain is you: transforming self-sabotage into self-mastery. Thought Catalog Books. BF637.S37 W54 2020

 

E-books:

  1. Bowen, R. E., Depledge, M. H., Carlarne, C. P., & Fleming, L. E. (Eds.). (2014). Oceans and human health : Implications for society and well-being. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. ProQuest.
  2. Clark, D. A. (2020). The negative thoughts workbook : Cbt skills to overcome the repetitive worry, shame, and rumination that drive anxiety and depression. New Harbinger Publications. ProQuest.
  3. Davies, C., Walmsley, J., & Hales, M. (Eds.). (2012). Better health in harder times : Active citizens and innovation on the frontline. Policy Press. ProQuest.
  4. Dyakova M., Hamelmann C, and Bellis MA.(2017). Investment for health and well-being : A review of the social return on investment from public health policies to support implementing the sustainable development goals by building on health 2020. World Health Organization. ProQuest.
  5. Irtelli, F., & Gabrielli, F. (Eds.). (2023). Happiness and wellness : Biopsychosocial and anthropological perspectives. IntechOpen. ProQuest.
  6. Jetten, J., Haslam, C., & Haslam, A. S. (Eds.). (2011). The social cure : Identity, health and well-being. Taylor & Francis Group. ProQuest.
  7. Lueddeke, G. P. (2015). Global population health and well- being in the 21st century : Toward new paradigms, policy, and practice. Springer Publishing Company. ProQuest.
  8. Mathews, G., & Izquierdo, C. (Eds.). (2009). Pursuits of happiness : Well-being in anthropological perspective. Berghahn Books, Incorporated. ProQuest.
  9. Maynard, K. (Ed.). (2007). Medical identities : Healing, well being and personhood. Berghahn Books, Incorporated. ProQuest.
  10. Paulsen, R. (2024). Why we worry : A sociological explanation. Taylor & Francis Group. ProQuest.

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