16 Important Books That Address Mental Health Topics

"May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and as society grows in its understanding of mental illnesses, their effects, and their treatments, we're seeing more and more YA narratives that address these topics. There are many compelling, well-written narratives that focus on mental illness or otherwise feature teen characters struggling with and coming to terms with them. If you're interested in reading more books that incorporate this important subject, I've rounded up a few of my favorites below. Which of these important stories have you read?"