Patricia A. Farrell, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist with decades of experience specializing in anxiety, stress disorders, and the psychological dimensions of medical illness, has launched Here Comes the Sun, a five-book "short read" series offering evidence-based mental health guidance in plain, accessible language.
The first book in the series, Your Brain Isn't Broken: Understanding Anxiety Before It Runs Your Life, became available on Amazon KDP and Draft2Digital on June 5, 2026. The full series launches underway the week of June 8th.
A Different Kind of Mental Health Book
Mental health publishing is crowded. Much of it is long, expensive, and written by authors whose credentials come from personal experience rather than clinical training. Here Comes the Sun occupies a different position. Each book in the series is written by a licensed psychologist with direct clinical experience treating the conditions she writes about. And each book is short enough to read in a single sitting.
"Most people don't lack willpower or strength," said Dr. Farrell. "They lack accurate information. When you understand what is actually happening in your brain, you stop blaming yourself, and you start making real changes. I have spent my career helping people understand that. These books do the same thing in a format readers can actually get through."
About the Series
The five books in the Here Comes the Sun series each address a distinct, high-demand mental health topic:
Book 1 | Your Brain Isn't Broken explains what anxiety is, why it produces the physical symptoms it does, and how understanding the worry loop gives readers the first real tool for managing it.
Book 2 | The Kindest Thing You'll Ever Do draws on Dr. Kristin Neff's foundational research and Dr. Farrell's clinical practice to explain self-compassion as a survival skill, not a self-indulgence.
Book 3 | Done Shrinking names the documented psychological effects of coercive control and manipulation in toxic relationships and provides a practical path toward recovery.
Book 4 | Put the Phone Down explains the neurological mechanics behind compulsive scrolling behavior, the research on screen time and mental health, and five strategies for reclaiming attention.
Book 5 | The Good Years Aren't Over uses the science of lifespan psychology to challenge cultural myths about aging and equip readers with practical tools for later life.
Each book is priced at $2.99 on Kindle and is available through Amazon KDP and Draft2Digital distribution.
About the Author
Patricia A. Farrell, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist whose clinical specialties include anxiety disorders, stress-related conditions, and the psychological dimensions of medical illness. Her research career includes work at Mount Sinai Medical Center, and she served for years as an expert contributor to WebMD. She holds multiple clinical board memberships, academic preceptorships, and is a member of the American Psychological Association and SAG-AFTRA. Her biographical listings appear in multiple Who's Who publications.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Farrell is an active health writer on Medium and Patreon, where she brings current research to general readers in plain, trustworthy language. The Here Comes the Sun series is the direct extension of that work into book form.
"Readers deserve accurate information delivered by someone who has actually worked in the field they are writing about," Dr. Farrell said. "Every book in this series comes from decades of sitting with patients who struggled with exactly these issues. That experience is on every page."
Availability
Book 1-5: are available now on Amazon Kindle and 1-4 through Draft2Digital distribution platforms.
All titles are priced at $2.99 (Kindle) and available in multiple digital formats through Draft2Digital, including Apple Books, Barnes and Noble Nook, Smashwords and additional platforms.
NOTE TO EDITORS: PDF review copies available upon request. Dr. Farrell is available for interviews on topics including anxiety disorders, mental health literacy, the psychology of aging, toxic relationship recovery, and the mental health effects of technology use. She does not pursue video podcast appearances but is available for written interviews, editorial commentary, and print and digital media features.