YA Books Featuring Characters with Mental Illnesses

Posted on June 9, 2021

by Joyce S

Struggling with mental illness is a resounding theme of young adult fiction. Our teenage years are often very complicated, especially when mental health issues arise. There are so many factors that young adults face (besides growing up) that can push anyone over the edge.

As we continue to deal with the effects of COVID-19, teens are experiencing mental health challenges more than ever. If you’re worried about a friend or family member, contact the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation by texting ‘4Hope’ to 741-741, or calling 1-800-273-8255. You will be connected to a trained crisis counselor within five minutes.

While there’s no easy resolution to mental health issues, there’s always room for understanding. Increase your awareness with the books in this collection.

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Cover of The Disturbed Girl’s Dictionary

Cover of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

Cover of Last Night I Sang to the Monster

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YA Books Featuring Characters with Mental Illnesses

The Art of Starving

Bruised

Charm & Strange

Verona Comics

Darius the Great Is Not Okay

The Disturbed Girl’s Dictionary

Elena Vanishing: A Memoir

The Fall of Butterflies

Finding Audrey

Highly Illogical Behavior

History Is All You Left Me

Hush

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

Last Night I Sang to the Monster

Made You Up