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Nowadays, I see the importance of talking about mental health. Before I understood what I had, I never spoke to anyone because I was afraid they wouldn’t understand…
Continue ReadingNowadays, I see the importance of talking about mental health. Before I understood what I had, I never spoke to anyone because I was afraid they wouldn’t understand…
Continue ReadingTrigger Warning: The following stories contain references to hopelessness, self-harm, loss, and suicide. Editor’s Note — Izzy, Aliyah, Anjali, Maryam, and Lorraine submitted stories to our May Writing Challenge. I was impressed by both their writing and the content, and it struck me that together they create a larger story– one of despair that, ultimately, […]
Continue ReadingEpic Reads has revealed the winners for the 2015 *Book Shimmy* Awards, celebrating the best in YA literature. A special congratulations to Germ’s founder, Jennifer Niven! All the Bright Places won in the category of Mental Health Matters! Thank you to all who voted and to all who have read the touching, roller coaster ride that is Violet and Finch’s story. The complete […]
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