Authors: Neal Shusterman
Challenger Deep (32 page)
Neal Shusterman
If you need help dealing with mental illness, or you know someone who needs help, here are some resources for you:
National Alliance on Mental Illness
(www.nami.org) features the latest information on mental health illnesses, medication, and treatment and resources for support and advocacy. The NAMI helpline is (800) 950-NAMI (6264).
Strength of Us
(http://strengthofus.org) is an online community for teens and young adults living with mental illness.
American Psychiatric Association
(www.psychiatry.org/mental-health/people/teens)
Ok2Talk
(http://ok2talk.org) is Tumblr posts by real teens living with mental illness.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
(www.aacap.org) provides comprehensive descriptions of mental illnesses, as well as resources for families and a psychiatric locator.
Bring Change 2 Mind
(http://bringchange2mind.org) is a nonprofit that seeks to change the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Provides personal stories and ways to get involved. Also, they have a helpline: (800) 273-TALK (8255).
Active Minds
(http://activeminds.org) is a group that focuses on mental health issues on college campuses.
Mental Health America
(www.mentalhealthamerica.net) is a network dedicated to bringing together affiliates to promote positive changes regarding mental health in our country.
Child Mind Institute
(www.childmind.org) provides clinical care and research for the mental health of children.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
(www.adaa.org) provides resources for those living with anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, and depression.
Healthy Minds. Healthy Lives.
(http://apahealthyminds.blogspot.com) features blog posts for teens offering resources and information about mental health.
National Federation for Families for Children’s Mental Health
(www.ffcmh.org) provides support to families living with mental health issues.
Teen Mental Health
(http://teenmentalhealth.org) provides resources for teens.
Teens Health
(http://teenshealth.org/teen/your_mind/) has articles on dealing with mental health issues.
Cope. Care. Deal.
(www.copecaredeal.org) is a collection of research on the treatment and prevention of adolescent mental disorders.
Families for Depression Awareness
(www.familyaware.org)
World Health Organization
(www.who.int/mental_health/resources/child/en)
Jack.org
(www.jack.org) is a Canadian organization for teens and parents.
NEAL SHUSTERMAN
is the
New York Times
bestselling and award-winning author of
Bruiser
, which was a Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) choice, a YALSA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults pick, and on twelve state lists;
The Schwa Was Here
; and the Unwind dystology, among many other books. He lives in California with his four children.
BRENDAN SHUSTERMAN
, whose artwork inspired many elements of
Challenger Deep
, is a budding artist and author—not just following in his father’s footsteps, but blazing trails of his own.
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Guys Read: The Dirt on Our Shoes
The Dark Side of Nowhere
Dissidents
Downsiders
The Eyes of Kid Midas
Full Tilt
The Shadow Club
The Shadow Club Rising
Speeding Bullet
What Daddy Did
THE ACCELERATI SERIES
(with Eric Elfman)
Tesla’s Attic
Edison’s Alley
THE ANTSY BONANO SERIES
The Schwa Was Here
Antsy Does Time
Ship Out of Luck
UNWIND DYSTOLOGY
Unwind
UnStrung (digital novella)
UnWholly
UnSouled
UnDivided
THE SKINJACKER TRILOGY
Everlost
Everwild
Everfound
THE DARK FUSION SERIES
Dread Locks
Red Rider’s Hood
Ducking Ugly
THE STAR SHARDS CHRONICLES
Scorpion Shards
Thief of Souls
Shattered Sky
STORY COLLECTIONS
Darkness Creeping
MindBenders
MindQuakes
MindStorms
MindTwisters
Cover art © 2015 by Andy Bridge
Cover design by Erin Fitzsimmons
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