Mental Health
Please scroll through and visit these helpful resources for Children/Parents, Teens, and Adults regarding mental health and wellness.
Children’s & Parenting Resources
Library Materials
Books
Movies
The American Academy of Pediatrics has created a website specifically for parents with resources regarding children prenatal to young adult. Search for information by topic, age, or both. COVID-19 resources are also available through this site.
PBS Parents: Breathing Exercises to Help Calm Young Children
Read through this article and find 10 recommended tips for helping kids practice breathing and emotional mindfulness. Some tips come with links to moments where PBS Kids characters practice these tips in their shows.
PBS Parents: Help Children Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety
Are your children nervous about returning to school, either full-time or in a hybrid model? Learn more in this article about using the four-step “S.T.O.P.” plan to help children gain more control over anxiety-causing situations like back-to-school.
Teen & Young Adult Resources
Library Materials
Conversation Club for Young Adults
Follow the instructions on this flyer to contact a staff member of JRI and learn more about their relaxed weekly conversations on Zoom for teens and young adults (ages 16-25 years old).
Follow the instructions on this flyer to contact a staff member of JRI and learn more about their support group on Zoom for teens and young adults (ages 16-25 years old).
Adult Resources
Library Materials