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Jun
01
0 comments Tags: ACEs, consumer health, health information, health literacy, libraries, mental health, National Health Observances, NNLM Reading Club, PTSD, public library, reading, Trauma Recovery
Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD can result from many different types of experiences, for example the trauma of surviving a war or global health pandemic. It may also be more insidious, embedding itself in a survivor or witness of childhood physical, sexual or emotional abuse. This type of PTSD may manifest itself in adulthood as… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Literacy, Health Observances, Mental Health, News from NNLM, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Libraries
May
03
0 comments Tags: citizen science, consumer health, data, Data_Science, environmental health, Funding, health information, health literacy, libraries, mental health, NNLM Region 5, outreach, public health, public library, science education
The Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 5 (NNLM Region 5) is pleased to announce new funding opportunities for Data Engagement Awards and Outreach & Engagement Awards. Applications submitted by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, June 28, 2022 will receive first consideration. At minimum, three Data Engagement Awards for up to $25,000 each will… Read More »
Posted in: Accessibility, Citizen Science, Consumer Health, Data Science, Digital Health Literacy, Equity Diversity Inclusion, Funding, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Literacy, Health Misinformation, Mental Health, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Health, Public Libraries, Substance Misuse, Technology
May
02
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, mental health, National Health Observances
In every community across the U.S. , people have been impacted by mental health. They have either worked or lived with or cared for someone who has or has experienced a mental health condition or are experiencing it themselves. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused additional challenges for those who need or are seeking help. Take… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Observances, Mental Health
Apr
22
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy, mental health, public library
“Libraries are increasingly playing an essential role in our communities as a hub for access to information, support, and opportunity. Because of this, Safe Space Radio has made libraries the cornerstone of an ongoing public health initiative. Developed in response to an escalating mental health crisis impacting individuals of all ages and in all sectors… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Literacy, Mental Health, Public Health, Public Libraries