mental health

A memoir in which the author discusses her struggles with Type 1 rapid-cycle bipolar disorder, a diagnosis she received at age twenty-four, looking back to reassess the affects of the condition on her life since childhood.

Describes the daily life, likes and dislikes, and habits of Russell Amenta, who is a happy boy despite being severely autistic.

Presents a memoir of journalist and blogger Zo? Kessler, who at the age of forty-seven was diagnosed with ADHD. Kessler questions her life and her choices and wonders how her life might have been different if she had been diagnosed sooner.

A mother and daughter detail their experiences coping with the daughter's eating disorder and address how the disorder affected their relationship and family as well as the recovery process.

A personal memoir of Elizabeth Wurtzel's breakdowns, suicide attempts, hospitalizations, and her battle with depression.

The author describes her two-year stay at a psychiatric hospital renowned for its famous clientele and for its progressive methods of treatment.

Autobiography of Donna William telling of her struggle with autism and coming to terms with the mental illness.

The author discusses his battles with depression and the suicide crisis he experienced during his first semester in college; and also provides detailed information on suicide, along with advice on ways to seek treatment or aid loved ones battling suicidal thoughts.

Autistic author Tito Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay provides insight into how the mind of an autistic person works and how someone with autism views the world.