Posts Tagged ‘suicide’
Breaking the Silence, Saving a Life
Books can be a safe way to break the silence surrounding mental illness and save a life.
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A look at two books that invite us to talk openly with family, friends, and book clubs about mental health.
Read MoreWriting the Story of Mental Illness for Young Readers
I have been pulled toward the subject of suicide since I was a teen despite its stigma, and worked on my first suicide hotline when I was eighteen. That’s because as an adolescent I struggled not only with depression but with some periods of suicidality, and I understand the dangerous power and seduction of it when one is suffering mental despair.
Read MoreMental Illness, the Unwelcomed Elephant in the Great Green Room of Children’s Literature
No one escapes taxes, death, or mental illness. Directly or indirectly, we are all affected by mental illness, our own or someone we care about. Almost everyone—as a child or…
Read MoreUpcoming Webinar
This weekend, I’ll be presenting at the RM-SCBWI Fall Conference September 12 & 13 https://bit.ly/3bgEkKq I invite you to join us for my virtual pre-recorded workshop session from 11 am…
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