BIPOC Books for Mental Health

July 7, 2025

General Mental Health & Wellness

For Black or African American

The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help You Deserve by Dr. Rheeda Walker (2020)

The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor (2021)

We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom by Bettina Love (2020)

You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience edited by Tarana Burke & Brené Brown (2022)

Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal by Bettina L. Love (2023)

Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not Hurting by Terrie M. Williams (2009)

Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit by Mary-Frances Winters (2020)

For Indigenous Americans

The Seven Circles: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well by Chelsey Luger & Thosh Collins (2022)

Kindling the Native Spirit: Sacred Practices for Everyday Life by Denise Linn (2015)

The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio (2021)

Finding Latinx: In Search of the Voices Redefining Latino Identity by Paola Ramos (2020)

Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing and Justice by Alma Zaragoza-Petty (2022)

Inventing Latinos: A New Story of American Racism by Laura E. Gómez (2022)

Self-Care for Latinas: 100+ Ways to Prioritize & Rejuvenate Your Mind, Body, & Spirit by Raquel Reichard (2023)

Solito: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Memoir by Javier Zamora (2023)

For Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI)

Permission to Come Home: Reclaiming Mental Health as Asian Americans by Dr. Jenny T. Wang (2024)

Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong (2021)

Patterns That Remain: A Guide to Healing for Asian Children of Immigrants by Stacey Diane Arañez Litam (2025)

Biting the Hand: Growing Up Asian in Black and White America by Julia Lee (2023)

Where I Belong: Healing Trauma and Embracing Asian American Identity by Soo Jin Lee & Linda Yoon (2024)

Ordinary Disasters: How I Stopped Being a Model Minority by Anne Anlin Cheng (2024)

They Called Us Exceptional: And Other Lies That Raised Us by Prachi Gupta (2024)

Huna: Ancient Hawaiian Secrets for Modern Living by Serge Kahili King (2008)

Island Wisdom: Hawaiian Traditions and Practices for a Meaningful Life by Annie Daly & Kainoa Daines (2022)

For Women

Communion: The Female Search for Love by bell hooks (2002)

You Sound Like a White Girl: The Case for Rejecting Assimilation by Julissa Arce (2023)

Self-Care for Black Women: 150 Ways to Radically Accept & Prioritize Your Mind, Body, & Soul by Oludara Adeeyo (2022)

Brown Girl Like Me: The Essential Guidebook and Manifesto for South Asian Girls and Women by Jaspreet Kaur (2023)

Perfect Enough: A Guide for Asian American Women on Letting Go of Perfectionism by Judy T. Dang (2022)

Healing the Soul of a Woman: How to Overcome Your Emotional Wounds by Joyce Meyer (2019)

I Am Diosa: A Journey to Healing Deep, Loving Yourself, and Coming Back Home to Soul by Christine Gutierrez (2022)

Dear Black Girl: Letters from Your Sisters on Stepping into Your Power by Tamara Winfrey Harris (2021)

Self Care for Black Women: Overcome Self-Sabotage, Boost Confidence and Celebrate Who You Naturally Are by House of Abundance Publications (2023)

You’re Absolutely Worth It: Release Self-Doubt, Embrace Confidence, and Own Your Yes by Velera Wilson (2020)

Please: Radical Self-Care for Wild Women of Color by Black Girl Bliss (2020)

BecomingSHE: Soft Life Activated. Healing Required. Apologies NOT Included. by Antwonette S Bulloch (2025)

Woman Evolve: Break Up with Your Fears and Revolutionize Your Life by Sarah Jakes Roberts (2021)

Dear Black Girls: How to Be True to You by A'ja Wilson (2024)

Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall (2021)

Awakening Your Inner Shaman: A Woman's Journey of Self-Discovery through the Medicine Wheel by Marcela Lobos (2021)

For Men

The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks (2004)

Self-Care for Black Men: 100 Ways to Heal and Liberate by Jor-El Caraballo (2023)

The Mental Health Mixtape for Black Men: Holistic Workbook and Journal With Activities To Improve Wellness and Alleviate Depression and Anxiety for Black Men Who Want To Do the Work by Stress Less Press (2021)

The CALL: Inspiring Stories for Young Men About Character, Accountability, Love, and Leadership by Dr. Towanna Freeman (2016)

Two Sides To A Man: The Silent Battles Of A Black Man by O. Diaz (2022)

Cry Like a Man: Fighting for Freedom from Emotional Incarceration by Jason Wilson (2019)

Dear Black King: Can I Fix Your Tilted Crown by Ty Nesha (2021)

Mental Health Journal for Black Men: Prompts and Practices to Prioritize Yourself and Work on Your Well-Being by Ryan K. Grace LMHC (2023)

Gratitude Journal for Black Men: 5-Minute Self Care, Mental Health and Emotional Healing Journal for Black Men (Positive Affirmations for Black Men) by UpwardDestiny (2022)

Trauma, Racial Identity, & Healing

You Are The Cure: A Compassionate Guide to Overcoming Trauma and Rebuilding Resilience by Zeynep Unal (2024)

What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo (2023)

Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out by Ruth King (2018)

Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma by Dr. Mariel Buqué (2024)

The Healing Otherness Handbook: Overcome the Trauma of Identity-Based Bullying and Find Power in Your Difference by Stacee L Reicherzer (2021)

My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem (2017)

The Pain We Carry: Healing from Complex PTSD for People of Color by Natalie Y. Gutiérrez LMFT (2022)

The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness by Rhonda V. Magee (2021)

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing by Dr. Joy DeGruy (2017)

The Racial Healing Handbook: Practical Activities to Help You Challenge Privilege, Confront Systemic Racism, and Engage in Collective Healing by Anneliese A. Singh PhD LPC (2019)

Self-Help, Self-Esteem, & Emotional Growth

Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab (2021)

Racial Wellness: A Guide to Liberatory Healing for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah (2023)

More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say) by Elaine Welteroth (2020)

This Book Is For You: I Hope You Find It Mildly Uplifting by Worry Lines (2021) 

The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness by Ichiro Kishimi (2024)

The Courage to Be Happy: Discover the Power of Positive Psychology and Choose Happiness Every Day by Ichiro Kishimi (2024)

The Collected Schizophrenias by Esmé Weijun Wang (2019)

The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall in Love with Me by Keah Brown (2019)

Relationships, Parenting, & Community

Love From the Inside Out: Lessons and Inspiration for Loving Yourself, Your Life, and Each Other by Robert Mack (2022)

Toxic No More: Reclaiming Your Life from Harmful Relationships: Strategies for Self-Protection and Building Positive Connections by Janet Cruz (2024)

The Antiracism Handbook: Practical Tools to Shift Your Mindset and Uproot Racism in Your Life and Community by Thema Bryant PhD & Edith G. Arrington PhD (2022)

All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks (2018) 

Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships by Nedra Glover Tawwab (2023)

But What Will People Say?: Navigating Mental Health, Identity, Love, and Family Between Cultures by Sahaj Kaur Kohli MAEd LGPC (2024)

Breathe: A Letter to My Sons by Imani Perry (2024)

Raising Free People: Unschooling as Liberation and Healing Work by Akilah S. Richards (2020)

Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black Children by Trina Greene Brown (2020)

Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our Future by Patty Krawec (2022)

The Couple'S Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for Modern Lovers by William Martin (1999)

The Parent's Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for Modern Parents by William Martin (1999)

The Caregiver's Tao Te Ching: Compassionate Caring for Your Loved Ones and Yourself by William Martin & Nancy Martin (2011)

LGBTQIA+ Community

All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto by George M. Johnson (2020)

The Colors of My Rainbow are Brilliant: An LGBTQ affirming coloring book for today’s BIPOC tweens and teens. by Carol Dee (2025)

Daily Journal: For BIPOC members of the LGBTQ+ community by Melanated Growth (2023)

Gratitude Journal: For BIPOC members of the LGBTQ+ community by Melanated Growth (2023)

The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook by Annelise Singh (2018)

The Trans Self-Care Workbook: A Coloring Book and Journal for Trans and Non-Binary People by Theo Lorenz (2020)

Mindfulness, Spirituality, & Wisdom

Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Migration, Survival, and New Beginnings by Reyna Grande & Sonia Guiñansaca (2023)

Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey (The Nap Ministry)

Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love, and Liberation by Rev. angel Kyodo williams, Lama Rod Owens, and Jasmine Syedullah (2016)

Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice by Michelle Obama (2019)

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle (2004)

The Joy of Being: Advanced Kum Nye Practices for Relaxation, Integration & Concentration by Tarthang Tulku (2016)

The Importance Of Living by Lin Yutang (1998)

You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and Animal Spirit Guidance by Asha Frost (2022)

Journeying Between the Worlds: Walking with the Sacred Spirits Through Native American Shamanic Teachings & Practices by Eagle Skyfire (2019)

The Circle Remembers: Indigenous Wisdom and the Journey Back to Sacred Living by Dr. Angela Faith PhD (2025)

Walking on the Wind: Cherokee Teachings for Harmony and Balance by Michael Tlanusta Garrett (1998)

Sacred Instructions: Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change Paperback by Sherri Mitchell (2018)

Living Resistance: An Indigenous Vision for Seeking Wholeness Every Day by Kaitlin B. Curtice (2023)

Native: Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering God by Kaitlin B. Curtice (2020)

Guided Journals & Workbooks

Therapy Isn’t Just for White People: A Mental Health Workbook for BIPOC by Kiara Luna (2021)

Healing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience by Sheila Wise Rowe (2020)

The Complex PTSD Coping Skills Workbook: An Evidence-Based Approach to Manage Fear and Anger, Build Confidence, and Reclaim Your Identity by Tamara McClintock Greenberg PsyD (2022)

Workbook for Break the Cycle: Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma by Daniel Prints (2024)

Intergenerational Trauma Workbook: Strategies to Support Your Journey of Discovery, Growth, and Healing by Lynne Friedman-Gell PhD & Joanne Barron PsyD (2020)

The Black Mental Health Workbook: Break the Stigma, Find Space for Reflection and Reclaim Self Care by Jasmine Lamitte (2022)

The Healing Trauma Workbook for Asian Americans: Heal from Racism, Build Resilience, and Find Strength in Your Identity by Helen H. Hsu PsyD (2024)

For Therapists

A Clinician's Guide to Healing the Wounds of Racial Trauma: A 12-Session CBT-Based Protocol by Monnica T. Williams (2024)

Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma, and Politicizing Your Practice by Jennifer Mullan (2023)

Healing the Soul Wound: Trauma-Informed Counseling for Indigenous Communities by Eduardo Duran (2019)

Healing the Soul Wound: Counseling with American Indians and Other Native People by Eduardo Duran (2006)

Counseling and Psychotherapy with Arabs and Muslims: A Culturally Sensitive Approach by Marwan Dwairy (2006)

Psychology, Poverty, and the End of Social Exclusion: Putting Our Practice to Work by Laura Smith (2010)

Brown Skin, White Minds: Filipino -/ American Postcolonial Psychology by E. J. R. David (2013)

Asian American Psychology and Psychotherapy: Intergenerational Trauma, Betrayal, and Liberation by Shin Shin Tang (2023)

Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma by Galit Atlas (2023)

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