Sometimes when we talk about mental health, it’s hard to fully capture exactly what it means in a concise and understandable explanation. But from brutally honest to shockingly hilarious, these books get it.
1. All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
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This heart-wrenching story unapologetically addresses depression and suicide while beautifully intertwining young love and self discovery.
2. The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick
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Yes, there’s a book, and while it may not include Jennifer Lawrence’s academy award winning acting, it’s still worth the read.
3. A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
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This is one of those books you simple can’t shake. The characters haunt your thoughts as you are a helpless bystander while they struggle to overcome PTSD, self-harm, depression, and the rest of the trials life presents them.
4. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
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The endearing story of Christopher John Francis Boone opens you up to the life of a boy with autism, providing an entirely new perspective on how to view the world.
5. Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
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Lyrically written, Wintergirls exposes the raw, unglamorous vortex of anorexia and the painful path to recovery.