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Young Adults · Ages 16+

The Madness

by Alison Rattle

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

A group of teenagers deals with mental health struggles, trauma, and the search for healing in a psychiatric ward.

Concern Level

55/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content15

Some discussions of past relationships and mild romantic interest.

Violence / Gore10

References to past violence or difficult situations may occur.

Profanity / Language20

Moderate profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy5

Occasional mild blasphemy may be present.

Substance Use30

Discussions and depictions of self-harm and suicidal ideation are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm70

Mental health crises, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts are central themes.

Scary / Disturbing10

The setting and themes can be emotionally intense and unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes5

Minor LGBTQ+ representation may be present.

Worldview & Spirituality15

The worldview is primarily secular, focusing on psychological healing.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Characters show courage in confronting their inner struggles.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and empathy develop among the characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of resilience and finding hope are present.

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