Dr. Legerski’s Recommended Reading and Links

Depression and Anxiety

The Chemistry of Joy by Dr. Henry Emmons

The Feeling Good Handbook by David Burns, M.D.

The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, Seventh Edition  by Edmund J. Bourne, Ph.D.

The Mindful Way Through Depression by Mark G. Williams, John D. Teasdale, Zindel V. Segal, Jon Kabat-Zinn

Brain Lock:  Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior by Jeffrey M. Schwartz, M.D., Beverly Beyette

Relationships

Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch, Ph.D.

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, Ph.D

The New Rules of Marriage by Terrence Real

Marriage Rules:  A Manual for the Married and the Coupled Up by Harriet Lerner, Ph.D.

ADHD

Driven to Distraction (Revised) by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., John J. Ratey, M.D.

Answers to Distraction by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., John J. Ratey, M.D.

General Health and Wellbeing

Change Your Brain, Change Your Life  by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Your body language shapes who you are  TED talk by Amy Cuddy

Free Mindfulness Apps Worthy of Your Attention

Other Recommended Links

Healthjourneys.com                                                                                                    Has guided imagery and guided meditations available for purchase to help with a wide variety of issues.

NAMI-MN                                                                                                                        Website for the MN chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). They offer support, education and advocacy for persons with mental illness and their families.

APA Help Center has numerous articles and resources about mental health issues.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Information and support for depression and bipolar disorder.  There are screening tools and a wellness tracker that helps individuals better recognize potential health problems.

Alcoholics Anonymous-Minneapolis                                                                  AA Greater Minneapolis Intergroup website contains information about AA, local meetings, and a phone number to talk to someone in recovery 24 hours a day.

Alcoholics Anonymous-St. Paul
AA St. Paul & Suburban Area Intergroup website contains information about AA, local meetings, and a phone number to talk to someone in recovery 24 hours a day.

Alanon/Alateen
This website for the local chapter of Alanon/Alateen provides information about meetings and other resources when someone you love has a drinking problem.