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May's Mental Health Awareness Resources

Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions.

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  • This title explains the importance of mental health and how children can maintain it through connecting with others, expressing their feelings, and more. The book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making it a great choice for beginning…
    eBook, 2022North Star Editions, 2022
  • Mental health issues have been part of life as long as human beings have existed. Like physical illnesses, mental health problems can strike anyone at any time. But mental illnesses are not discussed openly in the same way as physical health…
    eBook, 2020National Highlights Inc., 2020
  • Mental Health

    An Anthology of Essays

    Williams, C. L.
    Looking to learn more about mental health? This book is for you. Learn about diagnosis, experience and perceptions, assessment and therapeutic skillsets, inlcuding several case studies.
    eBook, 2022Claire Williams, 2022
  • Mental Health: Prevention is a simple yet comprehensive guide to a wide range of causes of mental illnesses. It was written so that the average person can understand the causes, and prevention of these debilitating conditions. It takes an approach…
    eBook, 2014BookBaby, 2014
  • Facing the Unseen

    the Struggle to Center Mental Health in Medicine

    Tweedy, Damon,
    As much as we all might wish that mental health problems, with their elusive causes and unsettling behaviors, simply did not exist, millions of people suffer from them, sometimes to an extreme extent. Many others face addiction to alcohol and other…
    Book, 2024New York : St. Martin's Press, 2024. — 362.2 TWEE
  • The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health

    Navigate An Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help You Deserve

    Walker, Rheeda,
    We can’t deny it any longer: there is a Black mental health crisis in our world today. Black people die at disproportionately high rates due to chronic illness, suffer from poverty, under-education, and the effects of racism. This book is an…
    Book, 2020Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2020] — 616.89 WALK
  • Gays and Mental Health

    Fighting Depression, Saying No to Suicide

    Seba, Jaime
    Why would a young, beautiful, talented country music star want to end her life? It seems like a mystery to most people, but before coming out, that's exactly what openly gay singer Chely Wright wanted to do. And thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual,…
    Book, 2011Broomall, Pa. : Mason Crest Publishers, c2011. — 392.6 Se214g7
  • A Manifesto for Mental Health

    Why We Need a Revolution in Mental Health Care

    Kinderman, Peter,
    A Manifesto for Mental Health presents a radically new and distinctive outlook that critically examines the dominant ‘disease-model’ of mental health care. Incorporating the latest findings from both biological neuroscience and research into the…
    Book, 2019Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, c2019. — 362.2 KIND
  • The College Student's Guide to Mental Health

    Essential Wellness Strategies for Flourishing in College

    Nosanow, Mia,
    Presented in clear, practical language and organized in short chapters, this book breaks down common problems and provides actionable strategies for addressing them. Whether students want to understand challenging emotions, transform negative…
    Book, 2024Novato, California : New World Library, [2024] — Y616.89 NOSA
  • 10 Minutes to Better Mental Health

    a Step-by-step Guide for Teens Using CBT and Mindfulness

    David, Lee,
    No matter how busy or stressful your day, with 10-minute steps and quick exercises, you can better understand your experiences and learn how to survive setbacks. The book covers everything from dealing with worry and anxiety and building your…
    Book, 2022London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2022. — Y616.89 DAVI
  • Mental Health First Aid

    a Practical Guide for Workplaces, Schools, Families, Friends, Carers and Everyone Needing Support With Their Mental Health

    Hammett, Emma,
    Mental Health First Aid is the ultimate guide for friends, families, schools, work, colleagues, carers and individuals; to help themselves and others optimise their mental health. Providing a structured approach, detailed advice and a wealth of…
    Book, 2021[London] : First Aid for Life, [2021] — 616.89 HAMM
  • This timely and practical book is for any employee, manager, or leader who wants to understand mental health at a deeper level, and learn how to talk about it really well in the workplace. Taking a realistic approach through research, stories of…
    Book, 2021London : Welbeck Balance, 2021. — 158.7 DOMA
  • More than fifty million people a year are diagnosed with some form of mental illness. It spares no sex, race, age, ethnicity, or income level. And left untreated, mental disorders can devastate our families and communities. Family members and…
    Book, 2013New York : W. W. Norton & Company, c2013. — 616.89 Se273f2
  • Braaten, a child psychologist at Harvard Medical School who specializes in pediatric neuropsychology and psychological testing, offers a guide for parents to finding mental health care when their child develops problems. She covers when to seek…
    Book, 2011Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2011. — 618.9289 B720h
  • There's two sides to every story. In Mental Health, you will read two sides to some common dilemmas, sticky situations or issues that children sometimes have to face at difficult times in their lives. Mental Health tackles situations including:…
    eBook, 2022The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc, 2022
  • This book offers more than just words. It acts as a compass, guiding you through the labyrinth of the human psyche, translating abstract concepts into palpable, intimate insights. Beyond the sterile realm of clinical definitions, we embark on a…
    eAudiobook, 2023Findaway Voices, 2023
  • Over the years, the importance of proper nutrition has been highlighted time and time again. From preventing chronic diseases to maintaining a healthy weight, we know that what we eat can significantly impact our physical health. But what about our…
    eAudiobook, 2023Author's Republic, 2023
  • In "My Glass is Full: Stories of Putting Mental Health First," author THOMAS ILAND chronicles his experiences of managing various mental health challenges in a world shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sharing personal and professional narratives, he…
    eBook, 2023BookBaby, 2023
  • A normal, connectable twenty something girl telling her stories of her positive self-discovery through her own journey. Enticing the reader to find a better self-version past the fake image they desperately try to portray online. Improving…
    eBook, 2023BookBaby, 2023
  • Dive into this meticulously researched masterpiece, crafted by a team of esteemed experts at the forefront of mindfulness and mental health. This comprehensive guide unveils the secrets of mindfulness practices—meditation, yoga, and mindful…
    eBook, 2023Ryan Carriere, 2023