Best Romances Exploring Mental Health
Books have a way of reminding us that we are not alone, and that everyone has a battle we may not see. We hope you find healing and understanding in these thoughtful and relatable romance novels that explore the nuances of mental health.
Read for: unexpected joy found in new friendship and new love, navigating PTSD, behind-the-scenes Hollywood.
Read for: the solid female friendship, the exploration of the stigma placed on Black men and their mental health, and the tension-filled, second chance romance.
Read for: all the baked goods, Paris’s journey to understand and treat his anxiety, and a fun laser tag scene.
Read for: found family (bonus: a foul-mouthed bird), a magical trip to Wakanda (one bed!), and a heroine rediscovering her own power
Read for: a look at the historical injustices of people with mental illness during the Victorian era, a captivating neurodivergent heroine, and a passionate romance.
Read for: a realistic look at grief, complicated parental relationships, and therapy, music of the Go Gos, grilled cheese and pie