Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. From brutally honest to shockingly hilarious, these books get it. I only discovered this recently, but im glad it exists. But when i read ya novels that not only handle mental health maturely, but. Schools and libraries, please feel free to reproduce this and share this, but please leave my credit at the bottom of the second page. Another list of young adult books, both older and newer titles, that address mental health. In fact, many options are now available just for teens. Mar 19, 2018 who are some of your favorite ya authors who you wish were more widely read. The nuances of mental health can be hard to nail in fiction, but these novels do it perfectly. Deuker, carl gutless 2016 the floridawide celebrate literacy week didnt go as planned at jay high school when a book was pulled from the schools reading list created for the event.
Feb 08, 2017 mental health and the dearth of characters of color experiencing illness in ya is a topic that writer patrice caldwell has talked about and its well worth reading and considering. Many staff members across our 100 branches are participating, and recently we asked them what their picks and recommendations are for a book about mental health. The books listed below center on teens from a multitude of socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Make an ayurvedic cider latte, grab your superhygge blanket, and start your amazon. This list looks at great resources for those who are struggling with mental health issues or want to help someone that is.
Books have the magical ability to make us feel like we arent alone, and thats especially true when it comes to the subject of mental health. This is a weekly meme prompt feature started by the broke and the bookish and ive decided to participate. A story about mental health and the family complexities, it. There are books about addiction, eating disorders, depression, schizophrenia, and more, as experienced by the teen main characters. Ya books about mental health that get it right manhattan. Sep 16, 2017 ya novels that get real about mental health. Books on mental health, a reading list compiled by toronto public health.
Mental health, feminism and the future of ya fiction with. May 31, 2016 one thing that can help make it a little easier are ya novels that deal with mental health issues. Ya books about mental health young adult books about anxiety, ocd, depression, eating disorders, self harm, etc. Books, especially ya novels, possess the ability to provide comfort to those who find representation of themselves in a. Mental illness in young adult literature is an excellent overview of common mental health struggles that many readers begin to face in their teen years and a solid introduction to the literature that addresses those same struggles. Ya involving mental health issues 2000present 349 books.
Moreover, it challenges some of todays most important justice issues and is useful for mental health reframing and illumination. Its about so much more than mental illness which is why i love it so much. May is mental health awareness month and we find that books can not only help us understand or sympathize, but can often help us talk about difficult topics. Oct 10, 2017 as young adults, these characters were with us through thick and thin, teaching us more about mental health than we may have realized. Subscribe 10 influential ya characters who helped shape our. Leigh, who is half asian and half white, travels to taiwan to meet her maternal grandparents for the first time. According to the national alliance for the mentally ill, 1 in 5 teens have or will develop a serious mental illness. An ambitious crossover work, it offers young and older readers much to enjoy and contemplate. Let me start off by explaining that i have a weird number of friends who are nurses and a disproportionate number of those nurses work in pediatrics. Leigh chen sanders is absolutely certain about one thing.
When its done by the amazing melina marchetta, its a favorite. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. And luckily, young adult authors are not afraid to use their voices and their diverse young adult books to tackle the. Nov 21, 2017 s ome of the most difficult issues facing us this past year sexual harassment, police brutality and mental health surfaced as themes in childrens books and young adult literature. May 08, 2017 i also made a handout because i love handouts with roughly 60 recent ya titles that deal with mental health. Ya books featuring characters with mental illness by stepha89 a community created list. And remember, readers, to check in with your family, your friends, and most importantly, your heart and your mind. Though its not out for a few months, i have included a tremendous ya read on this list that is both inclusive and features a male character struggling with. Apr 01, 2017 books mentioned under rose tainted skies by louise gornall a list of cages by robin. Jan 08, 2017 good thing getting cozy is going to be big in 2017. Pages x october 21, 2017 5 young adult books that get mental illness right. Donate to help vulnerable communities cope with covid19 donate.
May 24, 2017 on sunday, in honor of may being national mental health month, i posted my ten favorite fiction books about mental illness. Young adult books about anxiety, ocd, depression, eating disorders, self harm, etc. Not the taboo subject it once was, mental illness offers rich territory to explore in books for kids and teens. May 01, 2020 as society grows in its understanding of mental illnesses, their effects and treatments, were seeing more ya narratives tackle these subjects. You might recognize a few of the titles from our most anticipated ya. From inspiring debuts to new series from beloved authors, here are the 17 best young adult books released in 2017 so far. Ya novels that get real about mental health hellogiggles. When her mother died by suicide, she turned into a bird.
Ya books dealing with issues relating to mental health and clinical psychology, first published in 2000 or later. Ya christian fiction books in her series explores edgy, poignant topics. During mental health month, try one of these kidrecommended books that tackle mental health in a way that is relatable to young people. Mental health and the dearth of characters of color experiencing illness in ya is a topic that writer patrice caldwell has talked about and its well worth reading and considering. Ya books about mental illness and mental health book riot. Ya books featuring characters with mental illness by stepha89 a communitycreated list. She is a corecipient of the conference on english educations english leadership quarterly best article award for 2017. The clear structure of the book makes it easy to reference for any specific needs an information professional. Aug 25, 2014 a look at six young adult novels that explore the tough topic of mental health.
This list takes a look at how mental health and mental illness is portrayed in books for young adults. Which is exactly why weve compiled a list of the best books of 2017 by black authors. So, in no particular order, here are some stunning ya books that handle mental health. Despite the fact that griffins first love, theo, moved to. Although ya books on mental health definitely arent new, it seems like theres been an extra push in recent years among writers and readers to be more open.
By now its become abundantly clear that 2017 is the year of resistance. May 10, 2019 because sometimes you need a reminder that youre not alone, we reached out to the members of our facebook group and asked for their favorite books that portray mental illness and discussions of mental health well. Ya books featuring characters with mental illness the seattle. Although ya books on mental health definitely arent new, it seems like theres been an extra push in recent years among writers and readers to be more open about the struggles so many of us. We received a mix of answers, including childrens books, young adult and adult books.
May 18, 2016 welcome back to another edition of yas that get it right, in which pros weigh in on ya books they think nailed an aspect of the human experience. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. May 24, 2016 ya mental health resources published may 24, 2016 you may be familiar with ya fiction books that deal with mental health issues, but in honor of it being mental health month, im highlighting mostly nonfiction ya resources with a few new or forthcoming fiction titles. Sep 09, 2019 as mental health struggles get more time in the spotlight, mental health nonfiction books have been cropping up aimed a variety of demographics. Banned books 2016 2017, aclu of texas, september 27, 2017.
Mental illness in young adult literature by kia jane. Turtles all the way down by john green aza is trying. Mental illness in young adult literature by kia jane richmond. Young adult authors arent pulling any punches in 2017. If you didnt know, today october 10 is mental health day.
Since may is mental health awareness month, i asked some of my favorite authors of mental health ya, as well as and including authors who are also mental health professionals, to share their favorite mental health yas that get it right. You might recognize a few of the titles from our most anticipated ya books of 2017 list. Feb 21, 2017 young adult authors arent pulling any punches in 2017. As young adults, these characters were with us through thick and thin, teaching us more about mental health than we may have realized.
Ya novels about families and mental health are my jam. Books with thoughtful portrayals of characters who encounter mental health issues can offer middle grade readers comfort, connection, and inspiration. Heres a list of my favorite nonfiction books on mental illness. Because lets be real, they deserve all the recognition. According to the national institute of mental health, 20% of kids ages 18 have or will have a. Oct 10, 2019 in addition to featuring mental health stories written by those who have personal experience with mental illness, the world of ya mental health representation is enriched by its inclusivity. Stories chronicling the struggles of young people and their friends, siblings, or parents who suffer from anxiety, depression, obsessivecompulsive disorder ocd, agoraphobia, an eating disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, hypochondria, and other illnesses make for engrossing. Its a mix of memoirs and psychology books, but i kept the list to books that i think would be accessible and interesting to nonpsychology majors. Pullmans young adult epic, his dark materials 19952000, is a classic work of fantasy fiction predicated on myth. This is a fantasy novel that just happens to star characters who struggle with mental health issues, particularly ptsd. Mental health is very important to me, as i deal with social and general anxiety on a regular basis.
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