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(Don't) Call Me Crazy: 30+ Voices Start the Conversation about Mental Health
(Don't) Call Me Crazy: 30+ Voices Start the Conversation about Mental Health | Kelly Jensen
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(Don't) Call Me Crazy is a conversation starter and guide to better understanding the ways our mental health affects us every day. A diverse range of essays, art, and other creative work explore personal experiences with mental illness, how we do and do not talk about mental health, help for better understanding how every person's brain is wired differently, and what, exactly, might make someone "crazy." This highly designed, scrapbook-like guide provides an opportunity to get up close and personal with mental health. Let's get talking.
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VioletMoonBooks
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Is there a single definition of what it means to be “crazy”? Is using the word “crazy” offensive to those struggling with mental illness and something to be avoided? What does it mean for people when labels like “crazy” are attached to their everyday experiences?
#DontCallMeCrazy #firstline #openingline #book #books #bookjunkie #bookjunkies #bookjunky #NonFiction #MentalHealth #ShortStories #Anthologie #MentalIllness #Essays #Psychology 💙💙💙💙💙

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VioletMoonBooks
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Maybe you‘re not crazy—maybe you just have a mental health condition, and that‘s okay. Our brains are all in this together, and the only way out is through, unless you have a line on a tesseract, in which case, let‘s talk.
#DontCallMeCrazy #lastline #closingline #book #books #bookjunkie #bookjunkies #bookjunky #bookjacket #bookjackets #bookjacketdesign #bookjacketdesigner #bookkeeper #bookkeeperlife #NonFiction #MentalHealth #ShortStories 🖤🖤🖤🖤

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VioletMoonBooks
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Pickpick

This was an informative read. It helped to show me the different sides of mental health. Many of the essays were very relatable. I would definitely recommend this to everyone. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#DontCallMeCrazy #KellyJensen #book #books #booknerd #booknerds #booknerdsunite #booknerdy #booknook #booknation #nerd #nerds #nerdsunite #nerdy #bookmark #bookmarks #bookmarket #bookmarkets #bookmoment #bookmoments #ShortStories #Anthologies #MentalIllness 💟💟💟💟

AutumnRLS I really want to read this and her new one about bodies. She's great on Hey YA! and Book Riot. 3y
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VioletMoonBooks
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Linsy
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Of course it is. 🤬 #til #nfn2020 #quote

GingerAntics Right? We have to get rid of some of these words we don‘t even understand the etymology of. 3y
wanderinglynn Because men have named all the things. 3y
Milara Why get rid of the word? The word has done nothing wrong; people that have used it in a disparaging fashion are to blame - i guess because men cannot be hysterical or have emotions 🙄. If we would get rid of the words we don't know the etimology of we will soon speak in sign language. 3y
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Nute This little fact must be enlightening to many folks. Proper use of a word is the key...aren‘t we all “of the womb” so to speak. 3y
alisiakae In much the way queer has been turned into a word oof empowerment by the LGBTQ+ community, I thing the same needs to happen for hysterical. Take the word back and give it some feminine power. 3y
deirdrebeecher I think this discussion is missing the words usage as a medical term. I would be reluctant to use it for the same reason I am reluctant to use other outdated medical terms which are used pejoratively. 3y
nanuska_153 I think it's positive that the word has evolved from it's original meaning and now both men and women can be hysterical. It used to originally make reference to a woman's illness, hence it's connection to the womb. Actually dildos weren't created for masturbation, but as a cure for women hysteria and were openly advertised. Some silver linings here 😂 3y
Milara Exactly. Language has it's "own" way of changing, progressing as we begin to understand more about some subjects, words change their meaning or they dissapear for lack of use as they become obsolete. No need to ban them. Next thing we'll know we'll be burning books in the city square. 3y
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This book was AMAZING. Reading everyone's individual stories about mental health was just a wonderful journey. I recommend this book 100%.

DieAReader I really like the sounds of this one! Stacked it!📚😉 4y
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cinestress
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I loved the comics within. Some of the essays were hit or miss, but I really felt understood and seen by the authors in this book. It really helped me come to terms with some of my own issues.

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Kelly
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I‘m giving away a copy of my book. Details to enter are on my Instagram @ veronikellymars ❤️❤️

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Some of the essays really resonated w/me, and others not so much. A lot of the art made even more of an impression, especially Gemna Correll's. I might recommend it more for older teens or college aged adults, based on the essays. Reading this did help my perspective on certain mental health issues in my life, so I do think there are interesting topics here for most, if not all. And it's always worth having conversations about mental health.

FeministBookClub Kelly is the best. She curates beautiful essay collections! 5y
jmtrivera @FeministBookClub This is the only one I've read. I came across it sort of accidentally, but I'm glad I did. I appreciated it! 5y
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megnews
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Another great #dedication

Chrissyreadit 👏👏❤️👏👏 5y
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Kaylamburson
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This was my book club pick, & this felt like the first time we had a substantial conversation all night. The essays are powerful & raw, but some are also humorous or inspirational. I appreciate the range of topics covered. Even if you don't struggle with mental health, it's likely you know someone that does, or some experiences will resonate. It's intended to get teens talking, but it's just as important to get adults talking, too.

MrBook Wonderful review! 5y
Kaylamburson Thanks! It's a great book! @@MrBook 5y
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Kaylamburson
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First gorgeous spring day letting me read outside!!

Zelma Goodness, I loved this book so much. ❤️ 5y
Kaylamburson I'm really loving it, too! I picked it for my book club since I figured there would be a lot of great discussion around it. If you have any great discussion questions, I'd love to hear them! @Zelma 5y
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elizabethlk
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Today's #riotgrams prompt is a current read. This is one of the many books I am reading right now, and I'm so far enjoying it as much as I did the previous book Kelly Jensen edited. I wish this book had been available when I was a teen, but I'm glad I get to read it now.

Zelma So far this has been my favorite book read this year. So good. 5y
elizabethlk @Zelma it is definitely way up there for me too. The format is great and the essays are just what I need right now. 5y
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cinestress
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Picking this up while I take a break from Reading Lolita in Tehran. I'm dealing with some of my own mental health issues right now and I hope this book helps in some way.

Caroline2 I‘m reading this at the mo and I‘m finding it really helpful! 👍🏻 5y
Zelma I absolutely loved this book. I know I will go back it to in the future. 5y
Kaylamburson I just started reading this, too, and picked it for our next book club read! 5y
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CoffeeNBooks Welcome to Litsy! 📚 5y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Hope you're enjoying Litsy so far 📖💙 5y
BridgetteM Welcome to Litsy! 5y
Bookladylinda Welcome to Litsy!!!! 5y
Eggs Welcome to Litsy 🌺 5y
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jmtrivera
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My #FebruaryTBR is kind of ambitious, but I'm almost done with two of them already, so I feel good about it. #LiteraryLove

vkois88 I want to read the tagged book as well, you'll have to let me know how it is! 5y
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OrangeMooseReads
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I‘ve wanted to read this one since I heard about it coming out.

CareBear Me too! Thanks for the heads up! 5y
OrangeMooseReads @CareBear you‘re welcome 5y
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Zelma
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This was absolutely perfect at this point in time for me. A huge thank you again to @Kaylamburson for this awesome gift. Some essays didn‘t totally work for me but others poke to me soul. Overall this was a powerful, life-affirming, emotional read. Those of us with mental illness are not alone and this is just one resource to show that. Perfect for reading a little at a time and savoring the voices here.

Purrsistently I'm on page 163 of this right now, it's so good! It's also featured on kindle today for $1.99! 5y
Kaylamburson I'm so glad it was a helpful read!! A giant virtual hug to you @Zelma 5y
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Mehso-so

Short essays from some well known voices about mental health. Some were great and insightful. Others were a little trite or old hat.

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Zelma
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It chilly and rainy outside so I am battling the gloom with coffee, the two books I am in the middle of, and my twinkly tree. Super cozy but I may change to flannel pajamas and complete the hygge. 😁

JennyM Hope snuggling inside did the trick 😘 5y
Zelma Still snuggling and playing on Litsy instead of reading. 😳😉 @JennyM (edited) 5y
monkeygirlsmama Looks cozy. 5y
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actualdisneyprincess
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This is an incredible collection so far. That‘s all I can even begin to say. #dontcallmecrazy #mentalhealth #personalstories

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Zelma
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Yaaaaaaaasssssss! @Kaylamburson I am so in love with this gift! I wanted this book so badly and the chocolate? Perfection! That kitchen sink bar literally made me squeal when it read off the ingredients. There was a lot of hooting and hollering when I opened this. Thank you so much!

And a big thanks to @MaleficentBookDragon for organizing a fun swap! 👏👏👏

Kaylamburson Yayyyyyy!!!! I'm so glad it's such a hit!! The sales guy really sold the kitchen sink bar well, so I hope it tastes as good as it looks! Happy Holidays and enjoy!!! 🎁🎄 5y
Zelma @Kaylamburson I will let you know how it tastes when I finally dip into this chocolate; we have a kitchen overflowing with sweets right now. But I may have to open it tonight for hr #Jolabokaflod tradition! 5y
Kaylamburson Haha, I'm sure! We have so many cakes, cookies, and pies to eat. But #Jolabokaflod should be celebrated everywhere! 5y
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An important book, especially for teens. There are essays and illustrations that cover a wide variety of mental health issues. I don‘t read enough YA to recognize most of the authors, but I applaud everyone who contributed their voice to this collection.

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Daisey
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This is an important book in that it provides very personal perspectives on mental health, and I can easily see readers making connections with one or another of those perspectives.

I‘m having a cup of tea and a cookie for an evening snack with this book, but I think after a few more pages I‘ll be getting some sleep.

#Readathon #NetGalley

Daisey Book 2 finished for readathon this morning. An interesting anthology that emphasizes openness about and acceptance of mental illness in order to encourage and help each person find what best works for them. 5y
Maria514626 The book sounds very good! 5y
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Allietaylor16
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I started this book on my Kindle last night, and I just ran to the bookstore to buy a physical copy. It is fantastic so far!

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tjwill
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I‘m buying this book for my #classroomlibrary, and I‘m wondering if anyone has more suggestions of books appropriate for middle schoolers about #mentalhealth. I have several students suffering from depression, some who have attempted or contemplated suicide. I really don‘t know how to help them, but I thought books might be a good way. Some of the students have very low reading levels, so easy reader suggestions are welcomed as well.

DivineDiana I don‘t have any suggestions, but thank you for caring! ❤️ 5y
tjwill @DivineDiana Thanks. Caring for them is the easy part! They are sweet kids who are dealing with a lot. I spend a lot of time worrying about my students. 😢 5y
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DivineDiana “There is a great difference between worry and concern. A worried person sees a problem, and a concerned person solves a problem.” You are concerned and working to solve the problem. 👏🏻👏🏻❤️ 5y
tjwill @DivineDiana Thank you for that. 💕 5y
tjwill @4thhouseontheleft Thanks for the recommendations! I‘m purchasing them now. 5y
Bibliogeekery Not sure what age your students are but I use this with teenage clients. It's edgy but good 5y
tjwill @Bibliogeekery They are 13-14. This looks good! Thanks. 5y
Daisey I don‘t have any recommendations, but I‘ll be coming back to check this post for the recommendations you collect! 5y
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Liberty
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Day 10 of the @bookriot #Riotgrams challenge: mental health books! This is a brand-new book about an important subject. And just LOOK at all those amazing contributors! Sooooo many wonderful voices in one place. ❤️❤️❤️

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HeatherBookNerd
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Day 10 of the #RiotGrams Challenge:
Mental Health Books

Just got this great new book that is comprised of essays by artists, actors, athletes, and writers sharing their own personal experiences and information about mental health. The editor and some of the contributors are some of my fellow Rioters, so you know it‘s good! A great book to start conversations with the young people in your life.

@bookriot #riotgramsday10 #mentalhealthbooks

Linsy Stacked! 5y
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I was inordinately lucky to win a signed copy of this book. As someone with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression, having books like this out there means so much to me. My plan for today is to snuggle with my dog and read this book cover to cover.

Ava_Black I am always looking for books like this and appreciate the post. Thank you. ❤ 5y
TheBookkeepersApprentice @Ava_Black I‘m always looking for books like this too, so I totally get it ❤️ 5y
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abbylibrarian
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Yessssss look at what is in my hot little hand!

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Kelly
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Available today ❤️

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Kelly
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My new anthology comes out Tuesday and I hope you pick it up. If you preorder, email proof to kelly@stackedbooks.org for a sweet "mental health matters" enamel pin (US only). If you want a signed copy, you can grab one through my indie Read Between The Lynes in Woodstock, Illinois. If you do that, I'll also enter you to win $25 to your indie of choice. Just search the title on their site! ❤️❤️

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shelf-improvement
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This is a vital book. It's going to save lives. Read it and share it and talk about it.

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Leftik
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Two of three of #alaa18 hauls: the signed books!

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Matilda
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Awesome giveaway on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BiSF995lICV/

JPeterson Thanks for sharing! (edited) 6y
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