Suicide Prevention Month: 5 Books That Speak Frankly About Depression

I’ve read loads of books about young adults whose thoughts are plagued by the idea of killing themselves. It’s a tough and delicate subject to broach, but I think that the authors of the books in this list do an authentic job of depicting what it’s like to live with depression. Since September is National Suicide Prevention Month, I would like to highlight books that speak frankly about teens who have struggled with suicide and how it affects their lives and others.

“Th1rteen R3asons Why” by Jay Asher

Bullying is an epidemic in our society in which we only see two sides the victim and the bully. “Thirteen Reasons Why”, is a New York Times bestseller by Jay Asher that brings to life a victim’s journey through a…