10 Psychological Books By Indian Authors To Heal Your Inner Child: Sepia Leaves, A Book Of Light And Many More

10 Psychological Books By Indian Authors: Healing your inner child means lots of self-reflection, building emotional intelligence, and in many cases, taking wisdom from thoughtful literature are some of the major ways to heal your inner child. Over the years, with building awareness of mental health, there have been plenty of books by Indian authors who have written profoundly insightful things about mental health, trauma, and healing. Such books are primarily based on personal experiences and cultural backgrounds, which make them relatable for the reader.

Here's a list of ten inspiring books from Indian writers that will help you transform into the better version of yourself. These books cover all the significant methods to improve your mental well-being, from therapeutic practice to spiritual teaching to heal your inner child.

10 Psychological Books By Indian Authors To Heal Your Inner Child: 

Here is a list of ten Indian psychological books that will encourage you to connect with your inner child and help you say bye-bye to your past traumas.

1. Sepia Leaves

Author: Amandeep Sandhu

This autobiographical work tells the tragic tale of being brought up by a mother who has schizophrenia. The novel examines themes of parental neglect, child trauma, and resilience through the eyes of the protagonist Appu. Sandhu's unvarnished honesty makes this a compelling read in terms of what it is to live with the effects of mental illness on the family.

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2. How To Travel Light: My Memories of Madness and Melancholia

Author: Shreevatsa Nevati

The book discusses the themes of identity, acceptance, and healing and gives a firm heads-up to its readers that self-awareness can lead them to emotional liberation.

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3. Anxiety: Overcome It and Live Without Fear

Author: Sonali Gupta

India's leading clinical psychologist Sonali Gupta has shared valuable insights into human psychology through this book to cope with anxiety and deal with its origins in childhood experiences.

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4. A Book of Light: When a Loved One Has a Different Mind

Author: Jerry Pinto

This book by Jerry Pinto sheds light on the lives of people dealing with mental illnesses in their families. This book resonates deeply with those wanting to understand or heal their inner child.

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5. I’ve Never Been (Un)Happier

Author: Shaheen Bhatt

Alia Bhatt's Sister’s first book Shaheen Bhatt opens up about her struggle with depression and self-doubt due to unfinished child emotions through her book. Her openness about issues like depression and anxiety has motivated readers to work on their issues and adopt healing.

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6. Real Stories of Dealing with Depression: Mindscape Series

Author: Amrita Tripathi and Arpita Anand

The book is a collection of real stories from people struggling with depression. The stories are a reminder that recognising wounds during childhood and supporting emotional well-being is key to a happy and content life.

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7. Em and the Big Hoom

Author: Jerry Pinto

The book recites the tale of the intricacies of life with a parent who has bipolar disorder. Humour and heartache are the essence of this book. He also talks about the chaotic dynamics of family love in the face of mental illness.

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8. Brink

Author: S.L. Bhyrappa

As the name suggests the book by talented author Bhyrappa talks about existential crisis and questions about how childhood influences the mental well-being of an adult.

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9. The Illicit Happiness of Other People

Author: Manu Joseph

The novel takes up a satirical tone to explore family life and how a kid in the book embraces repressed feelings to make sense of his brother's death.

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10. Inside a Dark Box & Darkless

Ritu Vaishnav and Tanu Shree Singh

These two books are children's books but speak just as well to adults wanting to heal their inner child. They tackle serious themes through uncomplicated storytelling to promote self-reflection and emotional development.

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