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Diversity Reads - Mental Health

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Diversity Reads is based on the Read Woke reading challenge, started by Cecily Lewis. Books give us a fantastic opportunity to explore beyond our lived experience. Diversity Reads challenges you to discover the world from different perspectives, in the hope that learning about and celebrating our differences will bring us closer together.

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Turtles All the Way Down

Turtles All the Way Down

by Green, John

Book - 2017

Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. Show less

Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. Show less

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Depression

Depression

A Teen's Guide to Survive and Thrive

by Toner, Jacqueline B.

Book - 2016

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Wintergirls

Wintergirls

by Anderson, Laurie Halse

Book - 2010

Eighteen-year-old Lia comes to terms with her best friend's death from anorexia as she struggles with the same disorder. Eighteen-year-old Lia comes to terms with her best friend's death from anorexia as she struggles with the same disorder. Show less

Eighteen-year-old Lia comes to terms with her best friend's death from anorexia as she struggles with the same disorder. Eighteen-year-old Lia comes to terms with her best friend's death from anorexia as she struggles with the same disorder. Show less

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Prozac Nation

Prozac Nation

Young and Depressed in America

by Wurtzel, Elizabeth

eBook - 1994

"Sparkling, luminescent prose . . . A powerful portrait of one girl's journey through the purgatory of depression and back." -New York Times "Sparkling, luminescent prose . . . A powerful portrait of one girl's journey through the purgatory of depression and back." -New York Times Show less

"Sparkling, luminescent prose . . . A powerful portrait of one girl's journey through the purgatory of depression and back." -New York Times "Sparkling, luminescent prose . . . A powerful portrait of one girl's journey through the purgatory of depression and back." -New York Times Show less

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The Skeleton Twins

The Skeleton Twins

DVD - 2015

Maggie and Milo are estranged twins who are reunited after ten years of being apart. Follow their unforgettable journey to reconnect, as they realize that the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship. Maggie and Milo are estranged twins who are reunited after ten years of being apart. Follow their unforgettable journey to reconnect, as they realize that the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship. Show less

Maggie and Milo are estranged twins who are reunited after ten years of being apart. Follow their unforgettable journey to reconnect, as they realize that the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship. Maggie and Milo are estranged twins who are reunited after ten years of being apart. Follow their unforgettable journey to reconnect, as they realize that the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship. Show less

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Mental Health Emergencies

Mental Health Emergencies

A First-responder's Guide to Recognizing and Handling Mental Health Crises

by Benas, Nick

Book - 2017

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Girl in Pieces

Girl in Pieces

by Glasgow, Kathleen

Book - 2016

As she struggles to recover and survive, seventeen-year-old homeless Charlotte "Charlie" Davis cuts herself to dull the pain of abandonment and abuse. As she struggles to recover and survive, seventeen-year-old homeless Charlotte "Charlie" Davis cuts herself to dull the pain of abandonment and abuse. Show less

As she struggles to recover and survive, seventeen-year-old homeless Charlotte "Charlie" Davis cuts herself to dull the pain of abandonment and abuse. As she struggles to recover and survive, seventeen-year-old homeless Charlotte "Charlie" Davis cuts herself to dull the pain of abandonment and abuse. Show less

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21 Ways to A Happier Depression

21 Ways to A Happier Depression

A Creative Guide to Getting Unstuck From Anxiety, Setbacks, and Stress

by Swirsky, Seth

Book - 2017

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Speak

Speak

by Anderson, Laurie Halse

Book - 2011

A traumatic event near the end of the summer has a devastating effect on Melinda's freshman year in high school. A traumatic event near the end of the summer has a devastating effect on Melinda's freshman year in high school. Show less

A traumatic event near the end of the summer has a devastating effect on Melinda's freshman year in high school. A traumatic event near the end of the summer has a devastating effect on Melinda's freshman year in high school. Show less

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Speak

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The Graphic Novel

by Anderson, Laurie Halse

Graphic Novel - 2018

A traumatic event near the end of the summer has a devastating effect on Melinda's freshman year in high school. A traumatic event near the end of the summer has a devastating effect on Melinda's freshman year in high school. Show less

A traumatic event near the end of the summer has a devastating effect on Melinda's freshman year in high school. A traumatic event near the end of the summer has a devastating effect on Melinda's freshman year in high school. Show less

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The Quest for Mental Health

The Quest for Mental Health

A Tale of Science, Medicine, Scandal, Sorrow, and Mass Society

by Dowbiggin, Ian Robert

Book - 2011

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Damaged

Damaged

by Benson, J. L.

Book - 2014

Emma Hatfield grew up privileged on Manhattan's Upper East Side. But most of her teen years were spent seeing her father slowly and painfully succumb to cancer. It has left emotional scars that she feels will never heal. Emma Hatfield grew up privileged on Manhattan's Upper East Side. But most of her teen years were spent seeing her father slowly and painfully succumb to cancer. It has left emotional scars that she feels will never heal. Show less

Emma Hatfield grew up privileged on Manhattan's Upper East Side. But most of her teen years were spent seeing her father slowly and painfully succumb to cancer. It has left emotional scars that she feels will never heal. Emma Hatfield grew up privileged on Manhattan's Upper East Side. But most of her teen years were spent seeing her father slowly and painfully succumb to cancer. It has left emotional scars that she feels will never heal. Show less

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The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health

The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health

Navigate An Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help You Deserve

by Walker, Rheeda

eBook - 2020

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The Perks of Being A Wallflower

The Perks of Being A Wallflower

by Chbosky, Stephen

Book - 1999

The critically acclaimed debut novel from Stephen Chbosky, Perks follows observant "wallflower" Charlie as he charts a course through the strange world between adolescence and adulthood. The critically acclaimed debut novel from Stephen Chbosky, Perks follows observant "wallflower" Charlie as he charts a course through the strange world between adolescence and adulthood. Show less

The critically acclaimed debut novel from Stephen Chbosky, Perks follows observant "wallflower" Charlie as he charts a course through the strange world between adolescence and adulthood. The critically acclaimed debut novel from Stephen Chbosky, Perks follows observant "wallflower" Charlie as he charts a course through the strange world between adolescence and adulthood. Show less

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My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward

My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward

A Memoir

by Lukach, Mark

Book - 2017

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13 Reasons Why

13 Reasons Why

A Novel

by Asher, Jay

Book - 2017

Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a strange package with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorde...Show more Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a strange package with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker-his classmate and crush-who committed suicide two weeks earlier. Hannah's voice tells him that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. Show less

Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a strange package with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorde...Show more Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a strange package with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker-his classmate and crush-who committed suicide two weeks earlier. Hannah's voice tells him that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. Show less

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13 Reasons Why

13 Reasons Why

Season 1

DVD - 2018

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All the Bright Places

All the Bright Places

by Niven, Jennifer

Book - 2015

Told in alternating voices, when Theodore Finch and Violet Markey meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school--both teetering on the edge--it's the begi...Show more Told in alternating voices, when Theodore Finch and Violet Markey meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school--both teetering on the edge--it's the beginning of an unlikely relationship, a journey to discover the "natural wonders" of the state of Indiana, and two teens' desperate desire to heal and save one another. Show less

Told in alternating voices, when Theodore Finch and Violet Markey meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school--both teetering on the edge--it's the begi...Show more Told in alternating voices, when Theodore Finch and Violet Markey meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school--both teetering on the edge--it's the beginning of an unlikely relationship, a journey to discover the "natural wonders" of the state of Indiana, and two teens' desperate desire to heal and save one another. Show less

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Brain on Fire

Brain on Fire

My Month of Madness

by Cahalan, Susannah

Book - 2012

A gripping memoir and medical suspense story about a young New York Post reporter's struggle with a rare and terrifying disease, opening a new window into the fascinating world of brain science. A gripping memoir and medical suspense story about a young New York Post reporter's struggle with a rare and terrifying disease, opening a new window into the fascinating world of brain science. Show less

A gripping memoir and medical suspense story about a young New York Post reporter's struggle with a rare and terrifying disease, opening a new window into the fascinating world of brain science. A gripping memoir and medical suspense story about a young New York Post reporter's struggle with a rare and terrifying disease, opening a new window into the fascinating world of brain science. Show less

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Furiously Happy

Furiously Happy

A Funny Book About Horrible Things

by Lawson, Jenny

Book - 2015

In Furiously Happy , #1 New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson explores her lifelong battle with mental illness. A hysterical, ridiculous book abo...Show more In Furiously Happy , #1 New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson explores her lifelong battle with mental illness. A hysterical, ridiculous book about crippling depression and anxiety? That sounds like a terrible idea. But terrible ideas are what Jenny does best. Show less

In Furiously Happy , #1 New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson explores her lifelong battle with mental illness. A hysterical, ridiculous book abo...Show more In Furiously Happy , #1 New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson explores her lifelong battle with mental illness. A hysterical, ridiculous book about crippling depression and anxiety? That sounds like a terrible idea. But terrible ideas are what Jenny does best. Show less

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"And Neither Have I Wings to Fly"

"And Neither Have I Wings to Fly"

Labelled and Locked up in Canada's Oldest Institution

by Wheatley, Thelma

Book - 2013

Tells the story of "Daisy Lumsden" and thousands like her, declared unfit for society due to intellectual and physical disabilities, then forcibly confined and abused in the Ontario Hospital School, Orillia. Tells the story of "Daisy Lumsden" and thousands like her, declared unfit for society due to intellectual and physical disabilities, then forcibly confined and abused in the Ontario Hospital School, Orillia. Show less

Tells the story of "Daisy Lumsden" and thousands like her, declared unfit for society due to intellectual and physical disabilities, then forcibly confined and abused in the Ontario Hospital School, Orillia. Tells the story of "Daisy Lumsden" and thousands like her, declared unfit for society due to intellectual and physical disabilities, then forcibly confined and abused in the Ontario Hospital School, Orillia. Show less

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Turtles All the Way Down

Turtles All the Way Down

by Green, John

eBook - 2017

Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. Show less

Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. Show less

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Turtles All the Way Down

Turtles All the Way Down

by Green, John

Audiobook CD - 2017

Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. Show less

Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. Show less

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Turtles All the Way Down

Turtles All the Way Down

by Green, John

Downloadable Audiobook - 2017

Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. Show less

Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. Show less

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Girl in Pieces

Girl in Pieces

by Glasgow, Kathleen

eBook - 2016

As she struggles to recover and survive, seventeen-year-old homeless Charlotte "Charlie" Davis cuts herself to dull the pain of abandonment and abuse. As she struggles to recover and survive, seventeen-year-old homeless Charlotte "Charlie" Davis cuts herself to dull the pain of abandonment and abuse. Show less

As she struggles to recover and survive, seventeen-year-old homeless Charlotte "Charlie" Davis cuts herself to dull the pain of abandonment and abuse. As she struggles to recover and survive, seventeen-year-old homeless Charlotte "Charlie" Davis cuts herself to dull the pain of abandonment and abuse. Show less

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