Vicky Cruz leads a ritzy life. She has a pool at her house, and her father and stepmother Barbara have high-paying jobs. Vicky attends Reynaud, a private, academically demanding institution. Her sister, Becca, who attends college, is very supportive, and her nana, Juanita, takes excellent care of her. People tend to think things should come easy for her, and she should love her house.

But the place feels toxic to Vicky.

The girl is depressed, and she overdoses on medication in a suicide attempt. She is admitted to Lakeview Hospital to recover, and there, she meets her therapist, Dr. Desai. She likes conversing with the caring clinician, and befriends other patients she meets in group therapy, including Mona, E.M., and Gabriel. Life seems more manageable for Vicky while she is at the hospital.

Vicky's father and stepmother are in denial about the seriousness of their daughter's illness. The teen needs more time at the hospital and possibly less academic pressure. She also would love Juanita would stay and not return to Mexico. The young woman becomes more open about discussing her problems, talking to Becca and Dr. Desai about her issues. The hospital helps her develop a new perspective on life, even as she continues her struggle with chronic suicidal ideation. 

The Memory of Light by Francisco Stork, 2016

It is interesting that the author suffered from depression, and was hospitalized for the condition.

Francisco Stork's website

Books about depression
 

Maddie and Mia Cox are bound together by blood, love, and their care for one another. They are sisters who support each other in everything… especially living. Sixteen-year-old Madison is in the end stages of renal failure. She is thin, and loses more weight each day. This unfortunate progression is recorded at every doctor visit. She has dialysis regularly, and is sometimes accompanied by Mia. Despite all this, Maddie has a positive attitude, and is concerned about how her sister is coping with her illness.

Mia is determined to save her sister, and presents herself as a potential kidney donor at the doctor's office immediately after she turns 18 years old. She is convinced she will be a good match, and is devastated to discover that the inverse is true. Undeterred in her quest to keep her sister alive, Mia embarks on a search for their birth mother, Carmen. She currently lives in NYC, and Mia hopes she will be able to help. For Mia, going to the big city on her own is an awesome yet terrifying experience.

Luckily, Mia finds a handsome young man to converse with during the long plane ride. She and Jax are smitten with each other, and hang out in the city together and see the sights. Jax takes her to see her mother, and pays for her hotel room. He makes sure Mia has what she needs, and she is quite grateful for his attention. If the girls' mother will not donate a kidney to save Maddie, Mia must find some other way to help her sibling survive.

Interlude by Chantele Sedgwick, 2018

This work is an interesting look at renal disease.

Books about renal disease

Chantele Sedgwick's website
 

Clea's grades were good in elementary school, but a precipitous decline occurs in middle school. The girl blurts out information in school, and does not complete assignments well. She receives a failing grade on a paper for not following instructions: it is the first time an 'F' has stared Clea in the face, and she does not like it. Unsurprisingly, her parents are concerned, and insist that their daughter be tested for attention deficit disorder (ADD).

Then there is the game of chess.

It's the one thing Clea excels at. The teen loves studying the moves, and her practice is paying off. She beats the best player on her chess team, and relishes the conquest. Hitting the timer and beating the clock gives Clea a thrill that is unparalleled. She even utilizes chess imagery to strategize about other areas of her life. She is enamored with the pieces, the game, and other chess people.

When Clea is diagnosed with ADD, she fears her parents will take chess away. Luckily, they decline to do so. Her psychiatrist recommends medication and a plan to help Clea succeed at school. She rails against the idea of psychotropic medication, but is desperate to have school and organization come more easily for her. The girl is optimistic about things getting brighter.

Focused by Alyson Gerber, 2019

I liked this look into the experience of having ADD.

Books about attention deficit disorder

Alyson Gerber's website