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HEALTH (Don’t) Call Me Crazy: 33 Voices Start the Conversation about Mental Health

Kelly Jensen

Thirty-three writers, athletes, and artists contribute essays, lists, comics, and illustrations about their personal experiences with mental illness. The collection considers how mental health affects everyday life, including the meanings and effects of the word “crazy” and of labels attached to people’s experiences. Contributors also discuss neurodivergence, wellness, and acceptance. Resources and biographical information appear in the back matter.

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Themes
Art And Creativity · Disability · Mental Health · Self Acceptance
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
October 2, 2018
ISBN-13
9781616207816
Language
English
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