Understanding Mental Health

6 books about one of life's toughest issues

Mental health issues are more common amongst young people than you think, and often misunderstood. Here are a few books that might help make things a bit clearer.

1. Inside My Head

Jim Carrington

2. Perfect 10

Chris Higgins

3. My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece

Annabel Pitcher

4. Zelah Green: Who Says I'm a Freak?

Vanessa Curtis

5. Dougie's War: A Soldier's Story

Rodge Glass

6. Being Billy

Phil Earle