MAD Topics Praxis Launches Lending Library to Deepen Understanding of Mental HealthArticle Title
MAD Topics Praxis is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Digital Lending Library, debuting in Fall 2025. This initiative is an extension of our mission to bridge theory and practice by providing meaningful, accessible tools that foster awareness and education around mental health.
Our digital collection will feature literature on a range of vital topics, including ADHD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, OCD, PTSD/Complex PTSD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Depression. These resources are carefully selected to support both personal reflection and academic inquiry.
Much like the MAD Topics Symposium, which creates space for both clinical experts and individuals with lived experience to share insights on equal footing, the Lending Library is designed to honor the value of lived experience and parallel the mission of the symposium. Our guiding belief—“Lived experience = expertise”—is reflected in every resource we include.
The library offers perspectives from both clinical professionals and those with firsthand experience navigating mental health challenges. Whether you're looking for academic material or personal stories that remind you you're not alone, this collection is built to meet you where you are.
Some Featured Authors
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Judson Brewer – Renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist, author of Unwinding Anxiety.
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Megan Devine – Therapist and author of It’s OK That You’re Not OK, known for her compassionate work on grief.
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Dr. Katherine Cook-Cottone – Expert in mindful self-care and trauma-informed practices.
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Julia Cook – Celebrated author of children’s books on social-emotional learning and mental health.
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Richard O’Connor – Clinical psychologist and author of Undoing Depression.
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David T. Culkin & Michaela Culkin – Co-authors of OCD and Marriage: Pathways to Reshaping Your Lives Together, offering a lived-experience perspective on mental health and relationships.
What’s Next?
Explore the MAD Topics website, where you can find:
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More information on our upcoming symposium
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Resources for students, educators, and families
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An introduction to our incredible team and inspiring founder, Dr. Kinsey Simone
To stay up to date on the Lending Library launch and more, contact us at MADtopics@tntech.edu. We’d love to hear from you—whether you have questions, ideas, or want to get involved!
We can’t wait to see you in Fall 2025!