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

• Participant Handout
• PowerPoint for Librarians (includes presenter notes)
• PowerPoint for Public (includes presenter notes)

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Instructors

Greater Midwest Region

Jacqueline Leskovec, Outreach, Planning and Evaluation Coordinator, leskovec@uic.edu, 312-996-7634

Midcontinental Region

Dana Abbey, Health Information Literacy Coordinator/Colorado, dana.abbey@ucdenver.edu, 303-724-2110

Barbara Jones, Network Membership and Missouri Liaison, jonesbarb@health.missouri.edu, 573-884-5042

Marty Magee, Nebraska and Education Liaison, mmagee@unmc.edu, 402-559-7076

Middle Atlantic Region

Kate Flewelling, Outreach Coordinator, flewkate@pitt.edu, 412-624-3336

New England Region

Michelle Eberle, Consumer Health Information Coordinator, Michelle.Eberle@umassmed.edu, 508-856-2435

Pacific Northwest Region

Nikki Dettmar, Education and Assessment Coordinator, snydern@u.washington.edu, 206-543-3409

Gail Kouame, Consumer Health Outreach Coordinator, gmarie@u.washington.edu, 206-221-3449

Pacific Southwest Region

Kay Deeney, Educational Services Coordinator, kdeeney@library.ucla.edu, 310-206-0525

South Central Region

Ruicha Mishra, Health Professions Coordinator, ruicha.mishra@exch.library.tmc.edu, 713-799-7182

Karen Vargas, Consumer Health Coordinator, karen.vargas@exch.library.tmc.edu, 713-799-7198

Southeastern Atlantic Region

Nancy Patterson, Community Outreach Coordinator, npatters@hshsl.umaryland.edu, 410-706-2855

Sheila Snow-Croft, Outreach Education Coordinator, ssnowcro@hshsl.umaryland.edu, 410-706-2855

Author

Michelle Eberle, Consumer Health Coordinator
National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region