This month the Santa Clarita Public Library is raising awareness about mental health, and, more specifically, the conditions that can threaten that health. Eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and depression are well-known examples, and the library offers a wide selection of books exploring these topics in depth.
From the adventures of an adolescent facing mental disorders on top of the usual teen angst, to edifying self-help books, there are numerous and varying titles available for checkout.
Many of these titles are currently on display in the Teen Area, and a number of them are listed below. By immersing yourself in these pages, you can learn from a personal perspective what it’s like to experience these mental disorders, and, more importantly, how to deal with them properly.
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Danah’s writes in her journal just as her struggle with her demon, an eating disorder named Ed, begins. |
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Having experienced compulsive behavior all her life, Lo’s symptoms are getting her into trouble when she witnesses a murder while wandering dangerous quarters of Cleveland, Ohio, collecting things that do not belong to her, obsessing about her brother’s death. |
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A seventeen-year-old suffering from bipolar disease wants to commit suicide, but a meaningful relationship and the care of a gifted psychiatrist alter her perception of her diagnosis as a death sentence |
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A sixteen-year-old girl living with bipolar disorder learns to balance romance, friendship, and grief |
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A hilarious and inspiring memoir about one young woman’s journey to find a better path to both physical and mental health. |
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With some help from her siblings and friends, Molly is able to face her OCD and be strong enough to get help for it. |
Be sure to take care of yourself this May with Mental Health Month!
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