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Mental Health
Mental health representation in romance shows its readers that their diagnoses makes them no less worthy of love in all its forms and that is an incredibly comforting and powerful message.
40+ of the best YA books exploring mental illness
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When exploring mental health in fiction, sensitivity…
Yasmin Rahman on mental health and social media
"People can, and will, go on about how social media is ruining everything. But I’m here to tell you it’s not. It’s a saviour to many."
Body positive playlist: 13 songs to listen to when you’re in need of a confidence boost
We’ve compiled a handy playlist to help boost your confidence on those days when you’re just really not feeling it.
10 best nonfiction books about mental health
While (in an ideal world where mental health services are accessible and affordable to all) books shouldn't replace seeking advice from a doctor or mental health specialist regarding your own or a loved one's mental health, they can be…
We need to talk about Katy Perry live streaming her therapy session
This is one of the most important things a pop star has done for mental health.
How Prince Harry talking about the loss of his mother helped me come to terms with my grief
Opening up about his personal struggles, Prince Harry's story made me come to terms with the truth about my grief.
10 famous faces who’ve openly discussed their personal mental health experiences
From pop stars to royalty, there are more people who deal with mental health issues than you realise.
Karen Gregory on motherhood, mental illness, and multiformity in YA
We got chatting to Karen Gregory, the author who penned one of 2017's most hard-hitting and unforgettable contemporary books, 'Countless'
Amy Chelsea Stacie Dee: Meet the Book that Terrified Me
Cousins, Amy MacArthur and Dee Springfield, were abducted whilst playing by a river near their home.
How Beautiful Broken Things by Sara Barnard left me feeling beautiful but broken
Title: Beautiful Broken Things
Author: Sara Barnard
Purchase: Available in the UK and the US.
Overall rating: 4/5 stars
Great for: Lovers of contemporary YA with a twist
Themes: Friendship, coming-of-age, young adult,…
Review: Born Scared by Kevin Brooks
Author: Kevin Brooks
Title: Born Scared
Purchase: Available in the UK and the US.
Overall rating: 4.5/5 stars
Great for: Fans of suspenseful reads and coming-of-age adventures
Themes: Thriller, YA, coming-of-age,…
10 mental health quotes to remind you that you are not alone
It's easy to think you're on your own when it comes to mental health, when in reality there's 1 in 4 people in your boat. It can feel like you're in a world on your own, but in actual fact there are millions of people fighting a similar…
Interview: Lucy Spraggan talks ‘Dear You’ and mental health
Lucy Spraggan returns with her new and emotional single, 'Dear You', where for the first time she also directed the music video. We had a chat with the singer-songwriter to find out more about the song, and just why she feels that mental…
Demi Lovato delivers an empowering speech at the DNC about mental health
While U.S. presidential nominees Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump make new headlines surrounding the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, it might be surprising to see decidedly non-politician Demi Lovato also making the political…