Stories about Mental Health for Teens - May 2026
Mental health – the proper care and maintenance of your emotional state – seems more important than ever. Here are some new novels showing teens finding their way through challenging times. (Created April 2026)
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All Alone With You
Loner Eloise as she works her way back from a depressive episode that cost her some friends. Now she helps out at a senior center with a highly enthusiastic boy her age and the elder rock star they assist.
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Estela, Undrowning
Estela deals with racism, possible eviction, and pressure to succeed while being true to her Latina roots. When tension threatens to overwhelm her, she must find a way to love her community and herself.
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The Glass Girl
After nearly dying of alcohol poisoning, Bella must attend rehab and face her addiction before it kills her.
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The Golden Boy's Guide to Bipolar
Cesar is getting the help he needs and feels ready to win back his ex-boyfriend Jamal. When a manic episode brings him to the brink of suicide, he must gather all his strength to ask for help.
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Love, Sivvy
Young Sylvia Plath tells her story as she faces pressure to conform to traditional gender standards while making a name for herself as a famous poet.
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Right as Rain
High school graduate Megh struggles with depression, which manifests as a literal cloud following her wherever she goes. Can her new co-intern Lev help her find a way to make the cloud go away?
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The Uncertainty Principle
Mia struggles with isolation and her mental health after her best friend betrays her and she has a public meltdown. Her family’s escape on a sailboat isolates her further until she meets two other teens who show her healthier ways to think of her emotions.
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Worst-case Scenario
Sidney strives to lead her school’s Queer Alliance, but when an election leads her and her nemesis Forrest into a tie, they are forced to co-lead, and she is forced to examine her self-diagnosed anxiety.
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