mental illness

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mental illness

Dealing with psychotic disorders

"Those with psychotic disorders can see or hear things that do not exist in reality. [This book] explores what these disorders are like, how they affect people's lives, and . . . treatment options"--Provided by publisher.

The dark matter of Mona Starr

"Mona lives with crippling depression and anxiety. Because the dark emotions that fill her chest feel elemental and expansive, she names them her 'Matter,' which can manifest as a black hole or fog or take on a ghostlike form. But no matter what she calls it, her mental illness keeps her from fully engaging with the world around her. Therapy helps and, through various techniques like meditation, recognizing behavior patterns, and drawing, Mona slowly begins to reconnect with her friends, family, and the art she loves so much. She even breaks out of her shell and tentatively expands her social circle"--Booklist.

Hey Jude

"In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, a teen tries to balance the last year of high school, a new romance and looking after her sister with mental health issues"--Provided by publisher.

Dealing with self-injury disorder

"People with self-injury disorder are compelled to harm themselves to cope with anxiety or pain. [This book] explores what this disorder is like, how it affects people's lives, and . . . treatment options"--Provided by publisher.

The twin

After sixteen-year-old Ivy's twin sister, Iris, moves in with her and their father, Ivy learns that Iris is trying to push her out of her own life--and may be responsible for their mother's death.
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What happens when someone has ADHD?

"Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder--commonly known as ADHD--is a relatively common disorder, but many misconceptions about it still exist. Readers discover the truth about ADHD as they explore this fact-filled guide. Information about causes, symptoms, and treatment is presented in a way that simplifies medical jargon, and sidebars, diagrams, and graphic organizers further explain science concepts. Along with . . . full-color photographs, these . . . elements work together to help readers better understand ADHD, which is crucial for readers living with this disorder. This knowledge also helps readers support family members or friends with ADHD"--Provided by publisher.
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Turtles all the way down

Aza Holmes is a young woman navigating daily existence within the ever-tightening spiral of her own thoughts.
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Border crossing

Manz, a troubled fifteen-year-old, ruminates over his Mexican father's death, his mother's drinking, and his stillborn stepbrother until the voices he hears in his head take over and he cannot tell reality from delusion.
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Swallow the ocean

a memoir
A memoir in which Laura Flynn recalls her childhood and the charmed life she enjoyed with her family, especially her free-spirited, imaginative mother, and discusses how everything changed when her mother lost her grip on reality due to schizophrenia.
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Every you, every me

Evan is haunted by the loss of his best friend, but when mysterious photographs start appearing, he begins to fall apart as he starts to wonder if she has returned, seeking vengeance.
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