Mental Health Awareness Month

Ashley J. Cooksey shares actionable tips to take the first steps to create a school library that is inclusive and mindful of all learners, including those struggling with self-identification, mental disorders (including depression and anxiety).

School librarian Ashley Cooksey writes about starting a mindfulness practice.

This session reviews the research related to teacher and school librarian burnout. Presenters share tried-and-true methods to respond to the challenge of teacher burnout and help arm school librarians with the knowledge and skills to grow and thrive.

School librarian Brandi Hartsell writes about the importance of taking care of yourself first.

Mental Health America created this 2024 Mental Health Month toolkit with tools, social media resources, templates, and printables.

SchoolSafety.gov has advice for making schools safer by improving access to mental health resources.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has created a toolkit with social media to spread awareness, best practices for engaging in discussions, and promotional materials.

The National Institute of Mental Health has curated social media sharables to raise awareness about mental health.

The Mental Health America website has great resources to help you plan activities and improve your mental well-being. The site includes learning opportunities and outreach ideas.

This playlist from Zen Den includes great mindfulness videos for learners.

In this KQ blog post, 2023-2024 AASL President Courtney Pentland shares ways school librarians across the country are striving to make their library spaces more inclusive, more welcoming, and more engaging.

Mental Health America has created graphics and sharables for Mental Health Month. Categories include calendar posts, coping tips, and other information for sharing across social media.

NPR’s Joy Generator is a random selection of selections designed to bring calmness, joy, and thoughtfulness to a moment in our lives.