Caring for the Mind: Providing Mental Health Information at Your Library
Class Experience Level
Beginner, Intermediate
This class is no longer accepting registrations
Responding to questions involving topics on mental health is challenging even for the most experienced librarian. Caring for the Mind focuses on what librarians and information providers do best:
1) provide reference services
2) make connections to reliable resources
3) library programming
During the webinar, we'll cover:
- A few mental health stats and definitions
- Tips for reference interactions
- Highlight reliable information resources
- And lastly, we’ll look at some ideas for programs around mental health.
NLM resources covered in this class include MedlinePlus and DailyMed, as well as other NIH and freely available authoritative resources.
By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the NNLM Code of Conduct
Class Resources:
Caring for the Mind Handout (Word. Updated 11/2022)
Caring for the Mind Handout (Word. Updated 11/2022)
Objectives:
- Recognize the role the library plays in providing mental health information to patrons.
- Apply best practices to respond to questions about mental health information during a reference interview.
- Identify reliable resources for locating mental health information to share with patrons.
- Recall library programs and services that promote mental health awareness
Class Recording
Class Details
Date(s): December 7, 2022
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Platform: Webex
CE Credits: 1.00
CE Categories: CHIS Level 1
Class Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate
This is a National NNLM class.
Class Contacts
Host/Instructor: George Strawley, Brandon Kennedy
Technical Assistance: Rebecca Brown