A review by bookcheshirecat
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Julie Smith

informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.5

“The thing about the human brain is that, when you believe something, the brain will scan the environment for any signs that the belief is true.” 

➽ Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?  is a nonfiction book about navigating mental health and life's challenges. Clinical psychologist Dr. Julie Smith draws on her knowledge as a therapist in order to give advice about how to cope with challenging situations. I liked how accessible her writing was, as it's easy to understand for anyone who's looking to learn more about mental health. From coping mechanisms to dealing with emotions and handling motivation, the author covers a broad range of topics. I'd consider this a good introduction guide, but for me personally, it didn't go deep enough. I think it's because I was already familiar with a lot of the topics and advice that was given. Therefore, this book would probably be best for complete beginners! 
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