Unbedingt lesen, wenn ...

"Unbedingt lesen, wenn ..." is the German edition of Dr. Julie Smith's "Open When...", a collection of short, targeted letters written for the specific moments when life feels hardest. Smith, a clinical psychologist who built a following of millions on TikTok and YouTube by making mental health advice practical and accessible, structures the book so a reader in crisis can turn straight to the letter that matches their situation rather than reading cover to cover.

Topics include comparing yourself to others, social anxiety, loneliness, regret, and moments of overwhelm. Each letter combines a clinical psychologist's grounding in cognitive behavioral techniques with a warm, direct tone, offering concrete steps rather than abstract reassurance.

The book follows Smith's earlier bestseller "Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?" (German: "Aufstehen oder liegenbleiben?") and is aimed at readers who want quick, evidence-based support to keep on hand for difficult days.