Can you recommend some of the best fictional books on depression and anxiety for young adults?

Definitely. 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins is a great choice. It's set in a post - apocalyptic world where children are forced to fight to the death in an annual event. The story follows Katniss Everdeen as she volunteers for the Games to save her sister. It's full of action, adventure, and themes of survival.

Definitely, the 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians' series by Rick Riordan. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day settings. Percy, the main character, discovers he's a demigod and goes on all sorts of adventures. It's exciting and educational at the same time.

For young adults, 'The Fault in Our Stars' has some self - help elements. The story of Hazel and Gus dealing with illness and finding love and meaning in their limited time shows how to make the most of difficult situations. Also, 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' series can be helpful. Percy's adventures in the world of Greek gods and his growth as a hero can teach young adults about self - confidence and dealing with challenges.

For young adults, 'The Maze Runner' series is quite popular. The boys in the maze face numerous challenges and have to work together to survive. 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs has elements of survival too. Jacob has to survive in a world full of strange and dangerous 'peculiar' children and their enemies. 'The Mortal Instruments' series by Cassandra Clare also has survival aspects as the characters fight against demons and other threats in their world.

Well, 'The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression' by Andrew Solomon is a comprehensive exploration of depression through various stories and research. In terms of fiction, 'Mrs. Dalloway' by Virginia Woolf has elements of characters dealing with mental unrest that could be related to depression and anxiety. Also, 'I'm Glad My Mom Died' by Jennette McCurdy, while not strictly a 'fiction' in the traditional sense, has a lot of exploration of mental health issues including anxiety that can be very impactful for readers interested in this topic.

One great book is 'The Bell Jar' by Sylvia Plath. It's a semi - autobiographical novel that delves deep into the protagonist's struggle with mental illness, including depression. Another is 'It's Kind of a Funny Story' by Ned Vizzini. It tells the story of a teen dealing with depression and his time in a psychiatric ward in a somewhat humorous yet poignant way. And 'Perks of Being a Wallflower' by Stephen Chbosky also touches on themes of anxiety and depression among teenagers, showing how a young person navigates through these difficult emotions.

Definitely check out 'Eragon'. It's an epic fantasy about a boy and his dragon. It has adventure, magic, and a great story arc. 'The Mortal Instruments' series is also popular among young adults. It combines the modern world with the world of demons, angels, and shadowhunters.

Yes. 'When the Sea Turned to Silver' by Grace Lin is a book that has elements of black fictional stories. It weaves together Chinese and black folklore and is a great adventure story for young readers. 'Long Way Down' by Jason Reynolds is a powerful and short novel about a young black boy's journey in an elevator after his brother is killed. 'Brown Girl Dreaming' by Jacqueline Woodson is an autobiographical - style book that young adults can relate to as it talks about growing up as a black girl in the 1960s and 70s.

Sure. 'The Hunger Games' trilogy by Suzanne Collins is really interesting. It's set in a post - apocalyptic world where teens have to fight to the death in a televised event. Another one is 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth. It has a unique society divided into factions based on different virtues. 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green is also a great choice. It's a heart - wrenching love story about two teens with cancer.

Another one is 'Al Capone Does My Shirts' by Gennifer Choldenko. It's set in Alcatraz prison where the main character's family lives. It gives a different perspective on prison life as seen through the eyes of a child. It has elements of humor and also some deeper themes about family and belonging.