MG/YA – Understanding Disorders

Understanding Disorders. BrightPoint Press, 2023. $32.95 ea. $164.75 set of 5. 80 p. Grades 6-12. 

Edwards, Sue Bradford. What are Learning Disorders?. 978-1-678-20448-8.
Gagne, Tammy. What are Eating Disorders?  978-1-678-20446-4.
Phillips, Jennifer. What are Mood Disorders?  978-1-678-20450-1.
Phillips, Jennifer. What are Psychotic Disorders? 978-1-678-20452-5.
Sonneborn, Liz. What are Developmental Disorders?: 978-1-678-20444-0.

The focus of the 5-book nonfiction series is on mental health disorders and their symptoms. It contains the history of these disorders and how they affect everyday life. Each book has engaging images along with an informative text that will appeal to students. The book concludes with a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index.

THOUGHTS: This series is a good addition to enhance middle and high school school library collections seeking to update their mental health resources. It is labeled as Hi-lo YA nonfiction, so it would be a good addition to a high school library.

600s Mental Health, Psychiatry, and Clinical Psychology