Tune in to these 6 audiobooks to understand your mental health better

The focus on mental health is now more than ever before With more people curious to deal with issues educating yourself about the subject always helpsWhile World Mental Health Week is observed from October 4 and concludes with World Mental Health Day 2025 on October 10 the conversation never stopsAmid our busy schedule it is time to pause and reflect on the parts of ourselves that truly matter and to prioritise our mental wellbeingThese audiobooks on Audible offer honest relatable and practical ways to approach mental health while emphasising that we all have our struggles with emotions that can feel overwhelming The audiobooks offer small consistent habits that can make a big difference Whether itrsquos navigating anxiety depression or simply learning to understand and care for our minds these stories and strategies open up conversations we all need to haveIrsquove Never Been UnHappierWritten by Shaheen Bhatt Narrated by Aishwarya SinghIn Irsquove Never Been UnHappier Shaheen Bhatt opens up about her silent struggle with clinical depression which she had lived with for years before being diagnosed at the age of eighteen She gives listeners a raw glimpse into the internal pain selfdoubt despair loneliness and the constant distrust of her surroundings that she felt while showing everyone a ldquohappy maskrdquo in her everyday life Through diary entries reflections and personal stories she charts her journey towards accepting her mental health struggles and seeking help Ultimately this memoir serves as a larger motivation to normalise the conversations around depression with Bhatt also providing reassurance about the pain being legitimate She reminds listeners that recovery is not linear and that no one should suffer in silence11 Rules for LifeWritten and narrated by Chetan BhagatChetan Bhagat addresses young adults directly in 11 Rules of Life and discusses navigating the messy complicated yet exciting journey of growing up He mixes personal anecdotes and examples of both failure and success to demonstrate how success is not magic but simply a matter of building healthier habits taking responsibility and being honest with yourself From managing your health and emotions to nurturing real relationships and owning your mistakes each ldquorulerdquo is a practical nudge towards being more purposeful in your lives This book feels like a conversation with a friend who has been there reminding you that small and consistent choices today can shape the life you want tomorrowAnxietyWritten by Sonali Gupta Narrated by Monaz RaninaIn Anxiety clinical psychologist Sonali Gupta takes listeners on a compassionate and grounded journey into what anxiety really feels like especially for young Indians She peels back the layers of how social media workplace stress cultural expectations like marriage and family pressure and uncertain economic times all help brew it Using real case studies she helps listeners recognise that what they feel is not a mundane everyday worry but something deeperShe also shares easy practical tools for coping with anxiety like breathing exercises boundarysetting practicing selfkindness and knowing when itrsquos time to seek help Ultimately the book says you are not alone anxiety is not a flaw and while sometimes it may always be part of your life you can learn to live with it rather than under its powerCleaning Up Your Mental MessWritten and narrated by Caroline LeafIn her book Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Dr Caroline Leaf gently guides readers through the often messy and easily overwhelming process of understanding their own thoughts She demonstrates why the mental clutter we carry including anxiety doubts and habitual patterns of negative behaviour is not a personal failing but something we can effectively change She provides multiple exercises using her fivestep ldquoNeurocylerdquo that teaches practical ways to notice reflect upon and replace harmful ways of thinking so that we can create space within ourselves for calmness clarity and emotional resilience This book reads like a supportive mentor sitting with you to remind you that even your cluttered mind can be tidied and that small consistent steps can lead to peace of mind longtermGet Out of Your Mind amp Into Your LifeWritten by Spencer Smith and Steven C Hayes Narrated by Paul BoehmerIn Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life Dr Steven Hayes compassionately guides listeners on how struggling with your thoughts or trying to push pain away will often keep you stuck Instead he offers listeners his Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT approach which is both a practical way to observe your thoughts and accept difficult emotions to take committed steps towards a direction that is most important to you The book offers numerous exercises to assist you with being aligned with your values and to step away from living a life controlled by fear and doubt The audiobook has the feel of a gentle guide reminding people that life does not have to be perfect to be meaningful and that one can find purpose joy and authenticity amidst challengesWhy Has Nobody Told Me This BeforeWritten and narrated by Julie SmithWhy Has Nobody Told Me This Before authored by Dr Julie Smith is akin to having a family therapist assist you when yoursquore traversing through lifersquos mental hurdles The book is packed with practical ways to manage anxiety low moods selfdoubt and motivation struggles in simple and actionable ways Smith emphasizes that small everyday habits like mindfulness journaling and selfawareness can enhance onersquos emotional wellbeing The audiobook feels approachable and relatable while giving readers tools they can actually use rather than abstract advice It is a gentle handson roadmap for taking care of onersquos mental health