Hello, readers! Did you know that August 15th is National Relaxation Day? Of course, we should make time each day to relax, given our busy schedules, but it isn’t always easy. During last year’s lockdown, most of us had no choice but to be home; we were forced to take life at a slower pace, … Continue reading Time to Relax!
Mental Health
Mental Health E-Resources
Feeling frazzled? You’re not alone! The pandemic has left no area of our lives untouched or unchanged. To cope with the added stress, a wealth of mental health resources have come available, most at low to no cost. In fact, your Fontana Regional library card unlocks many cool resources! Every mental health resource you find … Continue reading Mental Health E-Resources
NAMI: Mental Health Story
May is mental health month, but for those of us living with mental illness, every month is mental health month. I started experiencing signs of mental illness from a young age. My name is Matt, I am 15 years old, and I live with Bipolar. When I was 11, I started having insomnia. This went … Continue reading NAMI: Mental Health Story
NAMI: Mental Health Month
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The National Alliance on Mental Illness and NAMI Appalachian South would like to thank the Fontana Regional Library, as together we spread awareness of Mental Illness during this month. NAMI, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. We provide advocacy, education, support and public awareness … Continue reading NAMI: Mental Health Month
Picturing Mental Health
May is Mental Health Month across the country. In our libraries, you can view displays, attend programs, and check out books and videos related to mental health. One place you might not think to look for mental health resources is the picture book section of your library. But there are amazing, wonderful picture books that … Continue reading Picturing Mental Health
Shelf Life in the Mountains 