Books can be a great method of helping children to cope with such issues as ADHD, anxiety, the loss of a loved one, or regulating their emotions.

The Child Mind Institute has compiled a list of 2025 books that tackle the topic of mental health and included other resources.

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Stories that address mental health topics for children are becoming more prevalent. Among the Child Mind Institute’s selections are picture books for young children and graphic novels and YA books for tweens and teens. 

Topics include everything from teaching children how to read – including those with dyslexia – as well as how to help preschoolers learn mental health skills.

The Child Mind Institute’s list of resources include:

• The Best Kids’ Books About Mental Health of 2025
• The Best Kids’ Books of 2024
• 77 Children’s Books About Mental Health
• How Kids Learn to Read
• How to Teach Kids with Dyslexia to Read
• Why Is It Important to Read to Your Child?
• Helping Preschoolers Learn Mental Health Skills