Frederick E. Vars' favorite books to change how you think about mental health

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The best narratives on schizophrenia: capturing voices, visions, and the unyielding resilience within

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The best books that tell a story of life with mental illness

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The best memoirs of quarterlife beyond the crisis

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The best books on mind-body

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The best memoirs on mental health

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