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6 Audiobooks for Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we've rounded up six books by women that explore ideas and themes around mental illness.

13 Books That Have Improved My Mental Health

One reader on 13 books that have been tremendously beneficial for their mental health.

Doing No Harm: A Look at Writing Suicide and Self-Harm in Fiction

A look at guidelines to representing suicide and self-harm in fiction, and how and why fiction writers might be able to use these guidelines in their work.

An Insomniac’s Anxiety: Why It Hurts to Read About Sleep

As an insomniac, this reader found it painful but ultimately rewarding to read about why we need sleep, both physically and mentally.

7 of the Best Books About Mental Illness From 2019

From the headlines to the home, we're hearing more conversations around mental health, and these 2019 books about mental illness offered insight.

How CINDERELLA and Fairytale Magic Saved Me From Myself

A true story about Cinderella, Fairy Tales, and mental health.

Not Another Teen Novel: THE INFINITE NOISE As A Mirror To My Chronic Illness

One reader finds an unexpected, yet powerful, connection to a character.

How Audiobooks Improve My Mental Health and My Reading Life

Audiobooks go beyond helping us finish our reading lists. In fact, they also help us improve our mental health conditions.

How Sylvia Plath Helped Me Overcome Depression and Embrace Uncertainty

One reader on finding comfort in Sylvia Plath through depression.

12 YA Books About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Looking for a YA book about OCD? Read on to discover these 12 YA books featuring characters with obsessive-compulsive disorder.