mental illness

"High school senior Rainbow is trapped with three other teens in a game-like world that may or may not be real. Together, they must complete quests and gain experience in order to access their own forgotten memories, decode what has happened to them, and find a portal home. As Rainbow's memories slowly return, the story of a lonely teen facing senior year as the new kid in a small town emerges. Surreal, absurdist humor balances sensitively handled themes of suicide, depression, and the search for identity in an unpredictable and ultimately hopeful page-turner that's perfect for fans of Shaun David Hutchinson, Adam Silvera, and Libba Bray's Going Bovine"--From the publisher's web site.

Examines what neuroscience, research into how the brain stores memory, and how learning and memory work together in the human brain--and most importantly how defects in these processes leading to disorders in the mind--lead to the emergence of the individual sense of self from the matter of the brain.

Seventeen-year-old Jonah tries to save his family restaurant from ruin, his mother from her sadness, and his danger-seeking girlfriend Vivi from herself.

Examines various aspects of violent behavior, looking at its causes and effects.

"Describes bipolar disorder, its signs, symptoms, and treatment, and its effects on society"--Provided by publisher.

More than 40 million people in the US suffer from mental health problems--yet less than half receive adequate care and treatment. Even in the 21st century with the most advanced medical care in the world, social stigma still surrounds psychiatric problems, and this, combined with a lack of understanding, perpetuates a national mental health crisis affecting those in need and their families"--Publisher's description.

When schizophrenic Adele, who possesses a paranormal gift, is implicated in an investigation that involves the murder of her ex-best friend Tori, Adele must work with Tori's ghost to find the killer.

"Thirteen-year-old Robbie never knows from one day to the next if there is going to be enough to eat or if his father will even come home"--Provided by publisher.

Paralyzed by grief, Moira feels punished when her parents send her to a therapeutic boarding school in Maine where she meets eleven other troubled girls and gradually begins to understand her parents' true intentions behind sending her there.

"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.