LDS Self-help Books: Overcoming Adversity
Our collection of self-help books can comfort and strengthen those dealing with grief and loss, abuse, addiction, relationship issues, divorce and mental health challenges.
Mortality is full of challenges, and these books can help add insights, clarity and also help you know that you are not alone.
"There should be no more shame in acknowledging mental illness than in acknowledging a battle with high blood pressure or the sudden appearance of a malignant tumor...Broken minds can be healed just the way broken bones and broken hearts are healed. While God is at work making those repairs, the rest of us can help by being merciful, nonjudgmental, and kind".
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland (General Conference - October 2013)
"For all who are personally affected by mental illness, hold fast to your covenants, even if you might not feel God's love at this time"."Do whatever lies in your power and then 'stand still … to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed".
Erich W. Kopischke (General Conference - October 2021)
LDS Books on Self-Improvement
Positive psychology is the scientific study of human flourishing, focusing on strengths, resilience, and well-being rather than just repairing. Pair this with the study of the Gospel and you can grow into the person you were meant to be.
President Boyd K. Packer stated: "True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior."
Which makes sense, after all who wants us to grow more than our Heavenly Father?
Browse out our self-help books on growth!
