Mental Health Resources for Families

Mental health is important for every stage in life. After the last two years of pandemic living, many people are realizing that stress, isolation, and uncertainty have taken a toll on their well-being. Our librarians have curated some resources below to help your family connect with professionals and seek more information on certain topics. 

Mental Health Literature for Parents

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day occurs each year in May. These books feature advice, information, and more for parents on the topic of mental health. To find out more about Mental Health Awareness Day, or to obtain additional resources, please visit the American Psychological Association website.




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Mental Health Resources for Children

Read, watch, or listen to these mental health materials today.




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Mental Health Fiction for Middle Grades

Middle grade fiction is a genre of chapter book that generally appeals to readers in the upper elementary grades (4th through 6th grades) or ages 9-12. The books in this list have themes and characters that are centered on or portray an aspect of mental health. We all need to learn how to express our feelings and deal with those feelings in a healthy way. Mental health is important at every stage of our life.




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