mental health

10 Books That Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage and Ability Awareness

We're celebrating AAPI heritage throughout May! This list of books also brings in perspectives on ability diversity and mental health.

10 Books for Recovery and Mental Health That Can Help

When a loved one is in crisis, it is hard to know where to turn or what to do. Here are some recent titles that can help…

Youth Literature for World Mental Health Day

Help raise awareness about mental health issues and erase the stigma with these compelling children’s and young adult reads.

10 Titles for Navigating Young Grief

These 10 titles are for recognition of National Grief Awareness Day on August 30th.

Ten Great Anne Heche Performances

The talented actor Anne Heche gave all she had to every performance, whether she got love from the audience for it or not.

YA Books Featuring Characters with Mental Illnesses

Struggling with anxiety or any type of mental illness is usually up there with resounding themes of Young Adult Fiction, including first love. That is because our teenage years are often very complicated, especially when mental health issues start to first arise. There are so many other factors that young adults face (besides growing up) that can push anyone over the edge.

Comics and Graphic Novels for Mental Health Awareness Month

Observe Mental Health Awareness Month with these comics from your local Toledo Library.

YA Books that Encourage Body Positivity

People of all ages experience body negativity and insecurity. We are constantly under the scrutiny of needing to be thin or fit. Let’s continue to advocate for the body-positive image. Let’s start with these reads, all of which promote body positivity!