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Apr
13
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health equity, health literacy, mental health, mental health resources, older adults, symposium
Registration is open for the May 6 symposium on older adult mental health. The National Council on Aging, U.S. Administration for Community Living, and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration sponsor the day-long symposium. Issues around mental health are especially relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic and particularly for older adults who may already face… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, Mental Health, Public Health, Senior, Webinars
Feb
17
0 comments Tags: mental health, self-care
The Building Life-Long Opportunities for Strength, Self-Care, Outlook, Morale and Mindfulness (BLOSSOM) Virtual Symposium is a 3-day event focused on library staff and their health and wellness. The speakers include NNLM Associate Director Nisha Mody and NNLM GMR Community Engagement & Outreach Specialist Bobbi Newman. Register today to tune in on March 24-26, 2021!
Posted in: General, Mental Health
Jan
20
0 comments Tags: consumer health, mental health
The Mental Health America (MHA) 2021 Report on the State of Mental Health in America is out. In the above links you will find a Collection of Data across all 50 states and the District of Columbia answering the following questions: How many adults and youth have mental health issues? How many adults and youth… Read More »
Posted in: General, Health Information, Mental Health
Jan
07
0 comments Tags: healthy lifestyle, mental health, mindfulness, National Institutes of Health, NIH
Have you been feeling more stressed than usual? Many people are during these challenging times. The COVID-19 pandemic has many people feeling overwhelmed. Everyone feels stress sometimes. It’s a natural response to a challenge or demand. Stress can come from the day-to-day pressures of work and family. January’s NIH News in Health issue provides evidence… Read More »
Posted in: Articles, Mental Health
Nov
18
0 comments Tags: Indigenous people, mental health, Native American, nutrition
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically shifted or cancelled many people’s plans for the upcoming winter months and holidays. With so many changes taking place, the thought of organizing can be overwhelming. Noted here are a few resources to keep in mind: Find information on food safety Create a menu and browse recipes View guidance for… Read More »
Posted in: General, Mental Health
Nov
18
0 comments Tags: mental health, mental health resources
The Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) at UCLA is a partner of the Norman Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology within the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. The mission of the Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) is to disseminate mindful awareness across the lifespan through education and research. During the COVID-19 pandemic,… Read More »
Posted in: General, Mental Health
Nov
05
0 comments Tags: apps, health apps
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a new mobile app, My Mental Health Crisis Plan, which allows individuals who have serious mental illness (SMI) to create a plan to guide their treatment during a mental health crisis. The app was developed through SMI Adviser, a project funded by SAMHSA and administered by… Read More »
Posted in: Mental Health
Sep
21
0 comments Tags: Hispanic, Hispanic Heritage Month, LatinX, mental health
The U.S. observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, sometimes referred to as LatinX Heritage Month, kicks off on September 15 and ends October 15. Several important, historical events land within this period, including Independence Day for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, on September 15, Mexico’s following on September 16, and Chile’s on September… Read More »
Posted in: General, Mental Health, Minority Health Concerns, Multilingual
Sep
03
0 comments Tags: COVID19, libraries, mental health resources, public libraries
The Association of Library Service to Children (ALSC) created the resource #LookToLibraries to help librarians, parents, and caregivers to provide resources to children that promote mental well-being during times of uncertainty and change. Resources include tips for modeling safe use of digital devices and recommended reading lists to help children learn and cope.
Posted in: Children and Teens, Mental Health, Websites
Aug
11
0 comments Tags: caregivers, mental health, mental health resources
The Compassion in Action Webinar Series will describe ways faith and community groups are addressing the needs of those with mental illness and their caregivers. Through the Compassion in Action Guide and this webinar series, the hope is to encourage more faith communities to walk with and provide community for a lifetime to people with… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Health Information, Health Information Literacy, Mental Health, Webinars