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Caring for the Mind: Providing Mental Health Information At Your Library

Event Type: Adults
Age Group(s): Adults
Date: 1/25/2018
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 12:15 PM
Description:
 Caring for the Mind: Providing Mental Health Information At Your Library

Abstract

Responding to questions involving topics on mental health is challenging even for the most experienced librarian. In Caring for the Mind, participants will learn how to effectively provide mental health information at their libraries. Participants will learn about the best electronic resources to consult as well as ways to improve their print collections. Best approaches for handling interactions with emotional patrons will also be discussed. Other topics covered include: bibliotherapy; assessment/testing; and the future of mental health. This class will increase participants' skills for providing mental health information for care providers and the public.

Objectives
•Gain awareness of mental health issues.
•Learn to respond to challenging reference questions for mental health information.
•Be informed of tools for collection development and mental health research including the latest web sites and databases.

Course Materials

1 hour PowerPoint Presentation (updated July, 2017)

Continuing Education

This course has been approved by the Medical Library Association for one, two, three or four hours of CE credit.

Course Developer(s)

Current Updates: Elaina Vitale, Academic Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region

Original Author: Michelle Eberle, former Health Literacy & Community Engagement Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region
Library: East Bank Regional Library    Map
Location: A/V Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Contact: Chris Smith
Contact Number: 504-889-8143
Presenter: Chris Smith