As a teen librarian, you are more likely than not to encounter teens with mental health issues. Will you know how to help them? This guide explains what to do and what not to do.
Mental illness among teens has risen to epidemic levels. When mental health issues come to the library, what is the librarian's role? This book asserts that you don't have to be a social worker or mental health professional to provide guidance to teens with mental health issues. By creating collections that contain mental health resources, working with community partners, and initiating dialogues with library patrons that de-stigmatize mental illness, you can serve a positive and proactive role in helping teens to get help.
This book provides readers with practical guidelines for building collections, programs, and services that support teens experiencing mental health challenges and explains how to create a supportive, welcoming environment in the library. In addition, it shows how to forge partnerships with other community agencies in this endeavor, how to advocate for mentally ill teens, and how to teach them to advocate for themselves. Lastly, it discusses how to evaluate these programs and services, and how to take care of your own needs while serving others.
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This clearly and compellingly written guide is a well-considered and practical volume that offers a one-stop resource on this important topic in teens' lives and the lives of the library staff who serve them. * Booklist * A solid addition to a professional collection where an introduction to teen mental wellness issues is needed. * School Library Journal * Takahashi's evident expertise and experience provide a useful starting point in understanding how libraries can assist teenagers experiencing issues relating to mental health. * The Library Quarterly *
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Höhe: 234 mm
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Dicke: 9 mm
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978-1-4408-6276-2 (9781440862762)
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Deborah K. Takahash is branch librarian for Pasadena Public Library. She specializes in Youth Services. Certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid, she writes for ALA's Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) blog.
Series Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1 The Teen Brain and Mental Illness
Adolescent Development in a Nutshell
Adolescent Behavior
The Adolescent Brain
Teens and Autonomy
Teen Psychological Development
Typical Teen Behavior versus Mental Illness
Notes
2 The Many Faces of Mental Illness
Anxiety Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Panic Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Mood Disorders
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge-Eating Disorder
Psychotic Disorders
Psychosis
Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective Disorder
Substance Use Disorders
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Tobacco Use Disorder (TUD)
Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD)
Stimulant Use Disorder (SUD)
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Disruptive Disorders and Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Conduct Disorder (CD)
Self-Harm
Mental Health Disorders and Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Is Autism Spectrum Disorder a Mental Illness?
Teens with ASD and Mental Disorders
Notes
Additional Readings
3 Being Prepared for Teen Mental Health Crisis
Online Mental Health Resources
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Teen-Focused Online Resources
Medline Plus-Teen Mental Health
TeenMentalHealth.org
Training on Mental Disorders
City/County Public Health Departments
Mental Health First Aid USA
Library Mental Health Initiatives
San Francisco Public Library Social Worker Program
Pima County Library Nurse Program
California State Library Mental Health Initiative
Funding for Mental Health Trainings
Navigating a Teen Mental Health Crisis
Legality of Assisting Teens with Mental Disorders
Library Policies and Procedures
Working with Local Community Resources
Notes
4 Assisting Teens during a Mental Health Crisis
How to Recognize a Mental Health Crisis
Tips to Approaching a Teen in Crisis
Assisting Teens Who Are Suicidal
Assisting Teens Experiencing a Panic Attack
Assisting Teens Experiencing Psychosis
Assisting Teens Who Experience a Drug/Alcohol Overdose
Assisting Teens Who Are Harming Themselves
Assisting Teens Who Are Aggressive
Self-Care and Debriefing a Crisis
Notes
5 Creating a Teen Mental Health Initiative
Why Build a Teen Mental Health Initiative?
Proposing the Teen Mental Health Initiative to Library Management
Educating and Supporting the Staff
Supporting a Culture of Change
Supporting Staff beyond Trainings
Creating a Safe Space
GLSEN Teen Safe Space Kit
Safe Space Signage
De-Stigmatize Mental Illness through Dialogue and Community Building
Tap into Your Teen Advisory Boards
Connect with Local Youth Organizations
Connecting Teens with Local Mental Health Organizations
Constructing a Teen Mental Health Resource Center
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6 Building and Promoting Better Services for Teens
Building Partnerships with Youth and Mental Health Organizations
Developing Teen Advocacy Programs
Teen Mental Health Advocacy Seminars
Adapting Traditional Programs
Teen Book Clubs
Book to Movie Discussions
Arts and Crafts Programs
Life Skills Programs
Physical Fitness Programs
Services and Programs for Teens with Mental Illness
Teen Counseling Services in the Library
Instant Access to Mental Health Services
Sharing Online Resources with Teens with Mental Illness
Advocating for Teens through Outreach
Outreach Events
Mental Health Workshops for Parents and Mentors
Media and Social Media Campaigns
Empowering Teen Advocates
Notes
7 Planning for the Future
Developing an Evaluation System
Documenting and Evaluating the Teen Mental Health Initiative
Tracking Time and Staying Organized
Program Evaluations
Patron Feedback
Develop a Master Plan
Planning the Future with Partners
8 Creating a Self-Care Plan
The Importance of Self-Care
How to Develop a Self-Care Plan
Techniques to Prevent Workplace Burnout
Creating Boundaries at Work
Meditation Exercises
Physical Exercise
Daily Affirmation
Notes
Appendix A: Resources for Teens, Parents, and Teen Advocates
Appendix B: Resources for Teen Librarians
Index
