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christie_esau's review against another edition
4.0
I highly recommend this book for anyone who hasn't been to counselling or therapy and is considering it. The author does a great job of explaining things clients need to know, distinguishing between the different types of mental health professionals, and highlighting some of the common things people might work on in therapy. Note that it is written from an American context, but is still really helpful!
mesreader2013's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.0
Good book for those who are new to the mental health community. Has a lot of information about therapy and even some tips/suggestions for readers to try.
boggremlin's review against another edition
3.0
A straightforward and encouraging guide for individuals new to managing their mental health. I’m not familiar with Morton’s YouTube channel and some of her chapters are a little simplistic, but this book serves as a good starting point.
literarylauren333's review against another edition
5.0
A practical guide to mental health and mental health treatment.
maireoverthere's review against another edition
3.0
A nice overview of mental health, what it means, why it's ok to not be ok, how to know when you're not ok, and how to get ok
bookslifeandeverythingnice's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley, De Capo Lifelong Books, and Kati Morton for an ARC ebook copy to review. As always, an honest review from me.
My actual rating is 4.5/5 stars, but since there aren't half stars I always round up.
Are u okay? is a comprehensive easy to understand book about the therapy process. The text includes information about what it is, explanations of acronyms, types of therapy, different professionals, what to expect with the actual therapy session, navigating insurance & payment, advocating for yourself and more. There’s even a quick bullet point summary of the vital information in the appendix. It’s a very approachable read. It’s great for someone who doesn’t know much about the therapy process or those looking to learn more about mental health. People who are familiar with therapy can still learn from the book, but some topics will already be known to them.
I liked the writing style. It’s factual but informal to make those unsure about the therapy process feel comfortable. Also if you’ve watched Kati Morton’s videos on YouTube, her unique voice definitely carries over into her book. However, I can see where some people, possibly the older generation, might not be as comfortable with this more casual tone.
Overall, I think there’s a lot of great information that can help a lot of people. Everyone can learn something from her book. A wonderful resource for people who are considering therapy or know someone considering therapy.
Also definitely check out her YouTube channel for all things mental health.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzBYOHyEEzlkRdDOSobbpvw
My actual rating is 4.5/5 stars, but since there aren't half stars I always round up.
Are u okay? is a comprehensive easy to understand book about the therapy process. The text includes information about what it is, explanations of acronyms, types of therapy, different professionals, what to expect with the actual therapy session, navigating insurance & payment, advocating for yourself and more. There’s even a quick bullet point summary of the vital information in the appendix. It’s a very approachable read. It’s great for someone who doesn’t know much about the therapy process or those looking to learn more about mental health. People who are familiar with therapy can still learn from the book, but some topics will already be known to them.
I liked the writing style. It’s factual but informal to make those unsure about the therapy process feel comfortable. Also if you’ve watched Kati Morton’s videos on YouTube, her unique voice definitely carries over into her book. However, I can see where some people, possibly the older generation, might not be as comfortable with this more casual tone.
Overall, I think there’s a lot of great information that can help a lot of people. Everyone can learn something from her book. A wonderful resource for people who are considering therapy or know someone considering therapy.
Also definitely check out her YouTube channel for all things mental health.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzBYOHyEEzlkRdDOSobbpvw
bootman's review against another edition
5.0
Great book for anyone considering therapy or is in therapy