Welcome to Mediate.com‘s ‘Great Reads’ book club, offering with authors of recently published books in popular and academic presses. Our goal is to showcase interesting works across the full spectrum of conflict resolution practice and theory.
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May 20, 2026
12pm – 12:45pm PST
Our next “Great Reads” book club event will be with Dan Berstein and his book Mental Health and Conflicts.
Mental health needs are universal—and conflict is often where they show up most intensely. About half of us will experience a diagnosable mental health challenge at some point, and every one of us knows what it feels like to be overwhelmed, stressed, or reactive on a difficult day. When conflict intersects with those moments, conversations can quickly escalate or shut down entirely. This Book Club session on May 20th is an opportunity to better understand how to respond to challenges in ways that are constructive, not harmful.
In Mental Health and Conflicts: A Handbook for Empowerment, Dan Berstein offers practical, accessible tools to help people navigate these moments with more clarity and confidence. The book breaks down common misconceptions about mental health, introduces multiple perspectives, and provides concrete strategies for communicating effectively when emotions are high. Whether you’re a mediator, manager, parent, or simply someone who wants to handle difficult conversations better, the skills in this book are immediately usable—and increasingly essential.
What makes this session especially valuable is the depth behind the work. Berstein combines professional expertise in mediation, academic training in mental and public health, and lived experience with bipolar disorder to create a grounded, human-centered approach to conflict. His work has trained thousands across organizations and government agencies, and his insights are both practical and transformative. Joining this discussion isn’t just about reading a book—it’s about building the capacity to support yourself and others more skillfully in the moments that matter most.
Come join us for a special discussion with the author and publisher of the new 2026 DRI Press edition of Mental Health and Conflicts. All attendees will receive a free electronic copy of the book after registering. Originally published by the American Bar Association in 2022 and priced at $99.95, Mental Health and Conflicts: A Handbook for Empowerment shares best practice resources to have empowering mental health communication during conflict resolution processes. This recently published 2026 DRI Press version of the book includes a new preface and extra bonus resources.
