Minding Your Mental Health

The mental well-being of young people is still an ongoing concern, particularly as recent research shows one in six 11–16-year-olds are living with a mental illness.*

As the UK emerges from the pandemic, many young people are still struggling with its impact, potentially exacerbated by being the first generation for a long time to be so directly affected by global events. Young people report that ongoing concerns about war, injustice and climate change are adding to their concerns about the future.

This selection of titles will not only raise awareness of mental health conditions but also highlight coping strategies and signpost the reader to where to get help. Each book reminds the reader that they are not alone and that these difficulties can be overcome with the right guidance and support.

*State of the Nation: Children and Young People's Wellbeing

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