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"William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him. So it's a relief when his skill on the basketball court earns him a scholarship to college, far away from his childhood home. He soon meets Julia Padavano, a spirited and ambitious young woman who surprises William with her appreciation of his quiet steadiness. With Julia comes her family; she is inseparable from her three...
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There is an unaddressed Black mental health crisis in our world today. In The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, psychologist Rheeda Walker offers a comprehensive guide to help African Americans combat stigma, increase awareness around mental illness, practice emotional wellness, and get the best care possible for Black people in an unequal system.
"It's time to reclaim your mental health. We can't deny it any longer: there is a Black mental...
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Simon Pulse
Pub. Date
2019.
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Have you ever felt like you just couldn't get out of bed? Not the occasional morning, but every day? Do you find yourself listening to a voice in your head that says "you're not good enough," "not good looking enough," "not thin enough," or "not smart enough"? Have you ever found yourself unable to do homework or pay attention in class unless everything is "just so" on your desk? Everyone has had days like that, but what if you have them every day?...
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"A short novella based on the beloved characters from the graphic novel Heartstopper and Alice Oseman's debut novel Solitaire, which was praised as 'The Catcher in the Rye for the digital age' by The Times. The festive season isn't always happy for Tori Spring and her brother Charlie. And this year's going to be harder than most. I used to think that difficult was better than boring, but I know better now... I'm not going to think about the past few...
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Powerkids Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"Breaks down key ideas behind the causes of mental health problems. It also offers tips for finding comfort and support. This title features engaging illustrated characters that are grappling with scenarios involving mental health to encourage readers to make connections to their own experiences"--
Publisher
Algonquin
Pub. Date
2018.
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"An anthology of essays and illustrations that illuminate mental health topics in a straightforward way"--
To understand mental health, we need to talk openly about it. This collection explores a wide range of topics, from the authors' personal experiences with mental illness and understanding how our brains are wired, to exploring the do's and don'ts of talking about mental health."--Adapted from back cover
10) The beaver
Publisher
Summit Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
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A troubled husband and executive adopts a beaver hand-puppet as his sole means of communicating.
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2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 3
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When hospitalized for her clinical depression, Whimsy connects with a boy named Faerry, who also suffers from the traumatic loss of a sibling, and together they work to unearth buried memories and battle the fantastical physical embodiment of their depression.
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Crown
Pub. Date
[2017]
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A wry, sympathetic, brazenly honest account of living with anxiety, coupled with deep reportage on the science of anxiety disorders. --
A racing heart. Difficulty breathing. Overwhelming dread. Andrea Petersen was first diagnosed with an anxiety disorder at the age of twenty, but she later realized that she had been experiencing panic attacks since childhood. With time her symptoms multiplied. She agonized over every odd physical sensation. She developed...
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Knopf
Pub. Date
2018.
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Here, best-selling author Dr. Steven Masley "writes for the first time in a book about how the brain can become insulin resistant through diet and lifestyle--and how and why it can lead to cognitive decline and memory loss--and shows us how to prevent and reverse this potentially devastating condition."--Dust jacket.
In this important book, Dr. Masley writes of the two exploding epidemics we are facing today: rapidly increasing rates of type 2 diabetes...
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2023
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"Bestselling author and neuroscientist offers simple, scientifically proven steps to help parents show their children how to overcome the unhealthy thinking habits that contribute to anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts, so they can replace them with positive thinking that leads to health, happiness, and success"--
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