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category: Young Adult Nonfiction
published: Apr 2020
ISBN:9781459819115
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Heads Up

Changing Minds on Mental Health

by Melanie Siebert, illustrated by Belle Wuthrich

tagged: depression & mental illness, drugs, alcohol, substance abuse, self-esteem & self-reliance
Description

★ “Informative, diverse, and highly engaging; a much-needed addition to the realm of mental health.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Featuring real-life stories of people who have found hope and meaning in the midst of life’s struggles, Heads Up: Changing Minds on Mental Health is the go-to guide for teenagers who want to know about mental health, mental illness, trauma and recovery. For too long, mental health problems have been kept in the shadows, leaving people to suffer in silence, or worse, to be feared, bullied or pushed to the margins of society where survival is difficult.

This book shines a light on the troubled history of thinking about and treating mental illness and tells the stories of courageous pioneers in the field of psychiatry who fought for more compassionate, respectful and effective treatments. It provides a helpful guide to the major mental health diagnoses along with ideas and resources to support those who are suffering. But it also moves beyond a biomedical focus and considers the latest science that shows how trauma and social inequality impact mental health. The book explores how mental health is more than just “in our heads” and includes the voices of Indigenous people who share a more holistic way of thinking about wellness, balancing mind, body, heart and spirit. Highlighting innovative approaches such as trauma-informed activities like yoga and hip-hop, police mental health teams, and peer support for youth, Heads Up shares the stories of people who are sparking change.

About the Authors

Melanie Siebert


Belle Wuthrich

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
12 to 18
Grade:
8 to 12
Reading age:
12 to 18
Awards
  • Short-listed, BC and Yukon Book Prizes - Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize
  • Commended, Children’s Book Council & National Council for Social Studies Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People
  • Winner, The Fitzhenry Family Foundation Lane Anderson Award
  • Commended, Ontario Library association (OLA) Best Bets
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Editorial Reviews

“A wonderful introduction to society's ever-evolving relationship with understanding mental illness.”

— Canadian Children's Book News

“[A] helpful handbook...In easy-to-read chapters, Siebert skillfully breaks down what mental health is...An informative and nonintimidating work; a suitable addition for libraries needing to add to their mental health collection.”

— School Library Journal

“A sense of respect imbues every page…Everything in this book reassures the troubled teen that they are not alone, need not suffer in silence, and can forge a unique pathway to wellness. The value of this book cannot be overstated or underestimated.”

— School Library Connection

★ “Informative, diverse, and highly engaging; a much-needed addition to the realm of mental health.”

— Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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