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Meaningful Memoirs for Mental Health Unit

Help me give my students books to expand our understanding of mental health!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Brown's classroom raised $826

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Mental health is a serious and important topic. The clinical psychology unit is therefore one of the most important in our Honors Psychology class, as students learn about mental illness and treatment. The topic is too important to just lecture through- so instead, we're doing a book club. But first, we need books!

By reading a memoir of their choosing, students will learn about the complex ways people are impacted by mental illness.

More importantly, they'll empathize with another's story and walk away with compassion for those living with mental illness.

We appreciate your support and look forward to engaging in this meaningful learning experience with your help!

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Chicago, IL
Grades 9-12
Mental Health
Social Sciences
Traditional School
Books
More than half of students from low‑income households

Ms. Brown Lindblom Math Science Academy Grades 9-12

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More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Not All Black Girls Know How to Eat: A Story of Bulimia • Amazon Business $16.95 8 $135.60

The Scar: A Personal History of Depression and Recovery • Amazon Business $26.95 4 $107.80

I'm Telling the Truth, but I'm Lying: Essays • Amazon Business $14.35 7 $100.45

Inferno: A Memoir of Motherhood and Madness • Amazon Business $13.54 5 $67.70

72 Hour Hold • Amazon Business $15.95 4 $63.80

Pork Belly Tacos with a Side of Anxiety: My Journey Through Depression, Bulimia, and Addiction • Amazon Business $10.39 5 $51.95

Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide: A Memoir • Amazon Business $11.89 3 $35.67

Crying in the Bathroom: A Memoir • Amazon Business $15.29 2 $30.58

Your Brain Needs a Hug: Life, Love, Mental Health, and Sandwiches • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97

Heavy: An American Memoir • Amazon Business $9.59 2 $19.18

Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59

Reasons to Stay Alive • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49

Materials cost			$661.78
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$9.93
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$701.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$123.83
Total project goal			$825.54
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$825.54
2 Donors			-$437.76
Donations toward project cost			-$372.10
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$65.66
match offer			-$387.78
Match offer toward project cost			-$329.61
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$58.17
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Meaningful Memoirs for Mental Health Unit

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