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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 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. - from the National Alliance on Mental Illness

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  • But What Will People Say?

    Navigating Mental Health, Identity, Love, and Family Between Cultures

    Kohli, Sahaj Kaur,
    Writer and therapist Sahaj Kaur Kohli grew up knowing exactly what it means to straddle multiple cultures at once. Like many children of immigrants, she has often found herself plagued by questions: Can I establish my own values and…
    Book[New York] : Penguin Life, [2024] — 616.8914 KOH
  • And Then We Rise

    a Guide to Loving and Taking Care of Self

    Common (Musician),
    Common has achieved success in many facets of his life and career, from music to acting to writing. But for a long time, he didn’t feel that he had found fulfillment in his body and spirit. And Then We Rise is about Common’s journey to…
    BookNew York, NY : Harper One, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2024] — 613 COM
  • And How Does That Make You Feel?

    Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Therapy and Some... Stuff You Probably Didn't

    Fletcher, Joshua,
    Trauma, heartbreak, anxiety, and mourning are all parts of the human experience, and Josh Fletcher’s mission in life is to normalize the need to find a trusted professional with whom you can discuss all of life’s scariest aspects. Through…
    eBook[S.l.] : William Morrow, 2024.
  • Self-care for Autistic People

    100+ Ways to Recharge, De-stress, and Unmask!

    Neff, Megan Anna, 1984-
    When you’re autistic, it can be tough to prioritize wellness. Self-Care for Autistic People can help you engage in some neurodivergent self-care—without pretending to be neurotypical. You’ll find more than 100 activities that help you…
    BookNew York : Adams Media, 2024. — 616.8588 NEF
  • Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety

    Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks

    Ramsey, Drew
    Depression and anxiety disorders are rising, affecting more than fifty-eight million people in the United States alone. Many rely on therapy and medications to alleviate symptoms, but often this is not enough. The latest scientific…
    eBook[United States] : HarperCollins, 2021. — eBook hoopla
  • You're Not Done Yet

    Parenting Young Adults in An Age of Uncertainty

    Hibbs, B. Janet,
    In You’re Not Done Yet, two leading adolescent and young adult mental health experts provide a practical and compassionate path to parents combatting the worry and frustrating isolation many feel when supporting their twentysomethings.…
    BookNew York : St. Martin's Press, 2024. — 306.874 HIB
  • Advanced Parenting

    Advice for Helping Kids Through Diagnoses, Differences, and Mental Health Challenges

    Fradin, Kelly, MD,
    Any parent who has ever walked out of a concerning appointment with their child's doctor or teacher has experienced a heady mix of emotions--fear, love, confusion, concern, sadness, and perhaps even anger. While every parent hopes for a…
    BookNew York : Balance, 2023. — 649.15 FRA
  • Parenting Children With Mental Health Challenges

    a Guide to Life With Emotionally Complex Kids

    Vlock, Deborah,
    Parenting Children with Mental Health Challenges: A Guide to Life with Emotionally Complex Kids offers overwhelmed readers guidance, solidarity, and hope. The author, a “mental-health mom” who’s survived indignity, exhaustion, and the…
    eBookLanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2018]
  • Where to Start

    a Survival Guide to Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Health Challenges

    A comforting and useful resource for anyone who’s struggling emotionally and looking for help―from the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit that addresses the needs of those living with mental illness It can be extremely hard to…
    eBookNew York : Rocky Pond Books, 2023.
  • Perfectly Imperfect Stories

    Meet 28 Inspiring People and Discover Their Mental Health Stories

    Potion, Leo,
    Meet 28 icons, from pop stars to sports heroes, and discover how they overcame a range of mental health challenges, from anorexia to depression, to live happier, inspiring lives. At a time when young people are faced with more pressures…
    BookLondon : Laurence King Publishing, 2021. — J 616.89 POT
  • One morning, ten-year-old Thomas's mother tells him about a dream she had about taking a trip by herself. That seems strange, because lately, his mother has been too depressed to even leave the house. Maybe it's a good sign. But when…
    BookNew York : Margaret Ferguson Books/Holiday House, [2019] — J F STA
  • Henry likes Classroom Ten. He likes how it is always the same. But this week, Henry's class will have a parade, and a parade means having Share Time on the wrong day. A parade means playing instruments that are too loud. A parade means…
    BookSan Francisco, California : Chronicle Books, 2023. — J E BAI