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Literary agents looking for books about mental health

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want mental health, based on what they say on their public websites. “mental health” is a theme tag; its identifier is mental-health. 30 agents currently want it. Agents whose websites say they are closed to submissions are omitted. The quoted evidence for each tag is on the agent's profile. How it works.

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Agents (1–25 of 30)

  • Gyamfia Osei

    Andrew Nurnberg Associates · GB

    Says: “books on mental health and wellness”

    At ANA, Gyamfia is focusing on expanding the agency’s list of children’s authors, particularly in genre fiction and Crossover, while also representing a select list of adult commercial fiction and narrative non-fiction.…

  • Lauren Gardner

    Bell Lomax Moreton · GB

    Lauren represents authors and illustrators across Children's and Young Adult Fiction, New Adult/Crossover and Commercial Women's Fiction, and Adult Non-Fiction. She does not represent Science Fiction, Crime Fiction or Pi…

  • Jo Bell

    Bell Lomax Moreton · GB

    Says: “mental health advocates”

    Jo really enjoys reading a strong voice in a story packed with passion and intrigue across adult crime, thrillers & suspense, contemporary romance, women’s fiction spanning commercial, literary, historical, and humour.…

  • Caroline Wood

    Felicity Bryan Associates · Oxford

    I represent a range of fiction, from literary prize-winners to upmarket reading group fiction, and well-written crime novels. I’m looking for work that is ambitious and surprising, both satisfying to read and deep enoug…

  • Laura Williams

    Greene & Heaton · GB

    Says: “books about mental health”

    I have a broad list across different genres of fiction, alongside a smaller non-fiction and children’s book list, and I’m always looking for new and exciting projects. I love working on literary fiction and upmarket com…

  • Liza DeBlock

    Greenstone Literary · GB

    I am proud to represent a great list of both fiction and non-fiction authors. What all my authors have in common is great, exciting writing, that has brought me on adventures, and taught me something new. This is a huge…

  • Hattie Grunewald

    The Blair Partnership · GB

    Says: “books about mental health”

    I represent commercial and upmarket fiction, including book club fiction, crime and thriller, historical and contemporary fiction, and some non-fiction in the areas of lifestyle and personal development. I am currently…

  • Ingrid Beck

    The Bindery · US

    Says: “mental health and wellbeing”

    Representing a diverse list of clients in multiple genres, she loves collaborating with authors to help refine their messages to reach their intended audiences. Ingrid is seeking compelling nonfiction proposals in the fo…

  • Sarah Fisk

    Tobias Literary Agency · US

    Says: “mental health challenges”

    They love books that challenge societal norms, especially gender norms. They have a personal interest in stories featuring queer characters or characters with disability, neurodiversity, chronic illness, or mental health…

  • Kathy Green

    Embolden Media Group · US

    Says: “Mental health and grief”

    Kathy enjoys reading captivating inspirational narratives that encourage spiritual growth and enrichment, particularly where creative storytelling intersects with biblical truth. She is looking for innovative concepts, e…

  • Veronica Grijalva

    KO Media Management · US

    Says: “accessible practical non-fiction on mental health”

    In addition to her position as International Licensing Manager, Veronica is a literary and licensing agent representing a select list of foreign language works for both domestic and translation rights. She is interested…

  • Will Lippincott

    Aevitas Creative Management · US

    As an agent based in Los Angeles, Will focuses on journalistic narratives, politics, history, pop culture, mental health, technology, and memoir.

  • Julie Finidori

    Aevitas Creative Management · US

    Says: “mental health awareness”

    The books Julie strives to represent and present to the world are books infused with values and issues that are important to her and social justice-oriented, such as feminism, antiracism, fatphobia, LGBTphobia, ableism,…

  • Keshava Guha

    Aevitas Creative Management · US

    He is building an international list, primarily non-fiction but with select fiction projects. His tastes in non-fiction are eclectic: interests include history, biography, social science, mental health, spirituality, mu…

  • Hattie Grünewald

    The Blair Partnership · GB

    Says: “books about mental health”

    I represent commercial and upmarket fiction, including book club fiction, crime and thriller, historical and contemporary fiction, and some non-fiction in the areas of lifestyle and personal development. I am currently…

  • Ameerah Holliday

    Serendipity Literary Agency · US

    Says: “mental health in marginalized communities”

    She acquires nonfiction and fiction across middle grade, young adult, new adult, and adult categories. Her sweet spots include contemporary stories, thrillers/horror with a psychological or mental health twist, romance…

  • Reiko Davis

    DeFiore & Company · US

    Says: “MG non-fiction in the areas of mental health”

    She represents both adult and children's books. On the adult side, she's seeking literary and upmarket fiction as well as narrative non-fiction. For adult fiction, she loves: Historical and contemporary novels set both…

  • Stacey Glick

    Dystel, Goderich & Bourret · US

    Says: “mental health and wellness”

  • Jillian Schelzi

    HG Literary · US

    Says: “any book that includes representation of mental illness”

    She is thrilled to now be open to queries herself! Jillian loves a novel that is going to make her feel deeply, whether that is devastating sorrow or profound joy. She is primarily looking for adult fiction and is speci…

  • Daniele Hunter

    McIntosh & Otis · US

    Says: “mental health topics”

    Daniele is open to young adult, middle grade, and picture books. Her top priority is contemporary, but she’s also open to contemporary fantasy, and sparingly considers genre fantasy/speculative, suspense, romance, and hi…

  • Meagan Burgad

    SBR Media · US

    Meagan is actively seeking Adult & YA Fiction in the following categories: Women’s fiction with emotional depth and smart, layered protagonists. Romantasy with strong world-building and either slow-burn tension or extra…

  • Madelyn Knecht

    Storm Literary Agency · US

    Says: “Mental health topics like anxiety and depression. Can include self-help that doesn't sound preachy”

    Madelyn loves queer stories with dark twists and rich worlds, especially in fantasy and light science fiction. Her favorites include Young Adult fantasy and Adult with fantastic characters you can't help but love. Age G…

  • Erin Malone

    William Morris Endeavor · US

    Says: “mental health & anxiety”

    Erin represents fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. More than any specific category or genre, she’s drawn to good stories and distinct points of view; writers who make us think and also those who provide a g…

  • Kate Johnson

    Wolf Literary Services · US

    Kate represents literary and upmarket fiction as well as a range of narrative nonfiction and select memoir, and is interested in food, running, obsessives, unconventional families, art, global stories, social justice, me…

  • Bianca Guarrasi

    Corvisiero Literary Agency · US

    She gravitates toward epic and historical romance as well as literary fiction with vivid, natural settings. Bianca is drawn to family dramas, romantic comedies, dark comedies, dystopian, and urban fiction. She particular…

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