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Public Health and Public Libraries American Libraries …

WebUnfortunately, according to Christian Minter, NLM Associate Fellow at Welch Library, Johns Hopkins University, 36% of adults in the US (87 million people) have basic or below basic health literacy. Low health …

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WIC, Wellness, and Libraries American Libraries Magazine

WebFor years, public librarians have engaged in health literacy by developing programs focusing on exercise, healthy eating, insurance sign-up, and financial planning. …

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Mental Health in the Library American Libraries Magazine

WebAlmost every study recognizes that students are stressed and anxious—a familiar notion to anyone who has spent time on a college campus. Read this book for …

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Mental Health First Aid American Libraries Magazine

WebMental health training is offered through various providers, including Mental Health First Aid USA, operated by the National Council for Behavioral Health. …

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The Health Effects of 3D Printing American Libraries …

WebAs makerspaces and fab labs increase in popularity, more and more libraries are adding 3D-printing capabilities. According to a 2015 American Library Association …

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Fighting the Spread American Libraries Magazine

WebHealth librarians quell pandemic panic with webinars. When the COVID-19 pandemic started spreading throughout the US in early 2020, Jessica Daly, consumer …

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Breaking the Stigma American Libraries Magazine

WebA record number of Americans committed suicide last year, and in Maryland in 2021 about half of children who said they were depressed were unable to get care.”. …

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ALA Supports Information Access on Reproductive Health

WebAugust 9, 2022. On August 9, the Executive Board of the American Library Association (ALA) issued a statement in response to proposed state legislation that would censor …

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Crisis Averted American Libraries Magazine

WebLibraries’ support of teen mental health must be embedded in everyday services and start far before a crisis occurs. The teens involved in the project at FPLMA …

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The Trauma of Library Work American Libraries Magazine

WebThe study’s hypothesis—that public library staff are experiencing high rates of trauma at their workplaces—was confirmed by the survey responses they received. …

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A Checkup for Checkout American Libraries Magazine

WebWith a $6,000 grant through the state’s Office of Library and Information Services, NSPL combined programming with health-based kits that patrons could check …

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