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Our collection of resources is designed to help all library workers find resources and information they need to better understand the dynamics of mental health in a professional capacity. We strive to provide resources that are accessible to all, regardless of their position within the field.

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Five Pieces of Advice for Grad Students Dealing with Mental Illness by Jill Richardson

Jumping into the Deep: Imposter Syndrome, Defining Success, and the New Librarian by Sajni Lacey and Melanie Parlette-Stewart

Librarianship as Mothering and Other Cries for Help by Ashley Roach-Freiman

The Mental Health Issue of Voices: Topics in Canadian Librarianship
Self-Compassion.org
Reasons to Be Cheerful, a positive news website
Groups and Organizations
When Does Burnout Begin? by Jade Geary and Brittany Hickey

MindfulinLIS, a website dedicated to the practice of mindfulness for library workers
Tools, Trainings, and Guides
Renewers on Facebook, a group for those who are experiencing burnout and low morale in libraries
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Primer Finding a Therapist Free Guided Meditations Mental Health Apps SKY Meditation Courses
Job Accommodation Network (JAN), featuring lists of potential accommodations to request for specific disabilities
Books
University Health Services: Dealing with Stress in Grad School from Berkeley University

Cultivating Civility: Practical Ways to Improve a Dysfunctional Library
authors: Jo Henry, Joe Eshleman, Richard Moniz

LIS Interrupted: Intersections of Mental Illness and Library Work
editors: Miranda Dube and Carrie Wade

The Psychology of Librarianship
authors: Lynn Gullickson Spencer, Leanne VandeCreek, and H Stephen Wright
Academic Articles
Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others
authors: Laura van Dernoot Lipsky and Connie Burk

Academic Librarians' Experiences and Perceptions on Mental Illness Stigma and the Workplace
by Erin Burns and Kristin E.C. Green
Zines Fan Club's Zine #11: Mental Health
Taking Care of Yourself: Stress and the Librarian
by Roxanne Myers Spencer

Mental Health Zines compiled by zine librarians

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Welcome to Living Freely Podcast, created with Norfolk Public Library, where Licensed Professional Counselor, Rachel Ann Dine is talking about all aspects of mental health and wellness. Living Freely's Mission? To provide you with down-to-earth, relatable mental health topics + tips to be well and live well! Our host, Rachel Ann has 15+ years of experience in the mental health field and wants you to know that 1.) You are not alone in what you might be going through; and 2.) Achieving optimal mental wellness can take work, but positive mental health is possible. Happy listening!

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Living Freely Podcast-Here for you one podcast at a time for all things mental health + wellness!

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Mental Health Podcast · Updated Weekly · Welcome to Living Freely Podcast, created with Norfolk Public Library, where Licensed Professional Counselor, Rachel Ann Dine is talking about all aspects of mental health and wellness. Living Freely'...

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Good suggestions for help with time management!

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Attending classes, studying for exams, making friends, and taking time to relax and decompress can quickly fill up your schedule. If you often find yourself wishing there were more hours in the day, this guide will offer time management tips for students so you can accomplish what you need to get done, have fun with your friends, and gain back some valuable time for yourself.

1. Create a Calendar

Don't be caught by surprise by an important paper due two days from now or a dinner with your family the same night you planned for a group study session. Create a calendar for yourself with all your upcoming deadlines, exams, social events, and other time commitments well in advance so you can see what's coming up.

Keep your calendar in a place where you can see it every day, such as in your planner or on your wall above your desk. If you prefer a digital calendar, check it first thing every day to keep those important events fresh and top-of-mind. For greater efficiency, make sure you can integrate it with your other tools, such as your email.

Digital calendar options include:

2. Set Reminders

After you've created your calendar, give yourself periodic reminders to stay on track such as to complete a study guide in advance or schedule a meeting for a group project. Knowing deadlines is important; however, staying on top of the micro tasks involved in meeting those deadlines is just as important. You can set an alarm on your phone, write it down in a physical planner, or add an alert to your digital calendar. The reminders will help to prevent things from slipping through the cracks during particularly hectic days.

Make sure you've allotted enough time to study for that big test or write that final paper. Time management is all about setting yourself up for success in advance and giving yourself the tools to accomplish tasks with confidence.

Read our blogs, Your Guide to Conquering College Coursework and Top 10 Study Tips to Study Like a Harvard Student, for more suggestions.

3. Build a Personalized Schedule

Each person's day-to-day is different and unique to them, so make sure your schedule works for you. Once you've accounted for consistent commitments such as classes or your shifts at work, add in study sessions, extracurriculars, chores and errands, and social engagements.

Consider your personal rhythm. If you typically start your day energized, plan to study or accomplish chores then. If you fall into an afternoon slump, give yourself that time to take a guilt-free TV break or see friends.

Having a schedule that works for you will help maximize your time. Plus, knowing exactly when your laundry day is or when your intramural volleyball practice is every week will help you avoid trying to cram everything in one day (or running out of clean socks!)

4. Use Tools That Work For You

Just like your calendar and schedule, the tools you use to keep you organized should be the right fit for you. Some students prefer physical planners and paper, while some prefer going totally digital. Your calendar can help you with long-term planning, but most of these tools are best for prioritizing from day to day.

Explore what best suits your needs with some of the following suggestions:

Planners

Planners can help you keep track of long-term deadlines, such as important essay deadlines, upcoming exams, and appointments and meetings. They often provide a monthly overview each month, as well as day-to-day planning sections, so you can stay ahead.

Scheduling

If your schedule is jam-packed and you have trouble figuring out what to do and when, scheduling day by day-and sometimes even hour by hour-can help you slot in everything you need to do with less stress.

Note Taking

From class to study sessions to errands, keeping track of everything can feel overwhelming. Keeping everything in one place, whether on the go or at your desk, can help keep you organized.

5. Prioritize

Sometimes there really is too much to do with too little time. In these instances, take just a few minutes to evaluate your priorities. Consider which deadlines are most urgent, as well as how much energy you have.

If you are able to complete simple tasks first, try getting them out of the way before moving on to tasks that require a lot of focus. This can help to alleviate some of the pressure by checking a couple things off your to-do list without getting bogged down too early.

If you are struggling to fit everything in your schedule, consider what you can postpone or what you can simply say no to. Your friends will likely understand if you have to meet them for coffee another time in order to get in a final library session before a challenging exam.

6. Make Time to Have Fun - And For Yourself

Time management isn't just about getting work done. It's also about ensuring that you can put yourself and your mental wellbeing first. Consistently including time for yourself in your schedule helps to keep your mental health and your life in balance. It can also be helpful to have things to look forward to when going through stressful periods.

Whether it's going for a bike ride along the river, spending time with your friends and family, or simply sleeping in on a Sunday, knowing you have space to relax and do things you enjoy can provide better peace of mind.

7. Find Support

Preparation and organization can sometimes only get you so far. Luckily, you have plenty of people rooting for your success. Keep yourself and your classmates on task by finding an accountability partner or study buddies. Remind your roommates when you need extra space to work on a paper.

Your school's academic resource center is also there to support you and point you in the right direction if you need additional help. Getting-and staying-organized is a collaborative effort and no one can do it on their own.

8. Be Realistic and Flexible

Sometimes unforeseen circumstances will come up or you simply may not be able to get to everything you set out to do in a given day. Be patient with yourself when things don't go exactly to plan. When building your calendar, schedule, and priorities list, be realistic about what you can accomplish and include buffer time if you're unsure. This can help to reduce obstacles and potential friction.

Time management isn't just about sticking to a rigid schedule-it's also about giving yourself space for change.

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8 Time Management Tips for Students - Harvard Summer School

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If you often find yourself wishing there were more hours in the day, this guide will offer time management tips for students.

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99 Self-Care Ideas For Your New Year - Cerebral

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Stay up to date with in-demand topics written by Cerebral therapists.

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Radicalizing Self-Care in Librarianship Blog

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Radicalizing Self-Care in Librarianship Blog

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We can’t teach the children in our care that they matter and must put themselves first if we fail to do that for ourselves. The systems that oppress us into silence and servility will also oppress them unless and until we push back and force change.

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InfoGuides: Community Engagement for Libraries: Self-Care for Library Staff

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Resources to help support welcoming communities, staff, spaces and services

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Relationship self-care: Good for staying connected with busy or faraway friend groups.

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Cappuccino lets you share short, intimate audio stories with your friends – TechCrunch

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You might call Cappuccino the anti-Clubhouse, but the company has been iterating on its app concept for a couple of years — its CEO doesn’t have any strong opinions on Clubhouse. And it’s true that Cappuccino is an interesting social app on its own. It has been attracting a loyal user base, especia…

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Prayer is a powerful privilege, but it's hard work - the Apostle Paul compares it to a wrestling match!

PrayerMate helps you organise your prayer life so you can focus on what matters. Just look at what can happen through the power of prayer:

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PrayerMate is an award-winning free mobile app to help you pray more faithfully and widely

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Insight Timer – A Mindfulness and Self-Care App

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Insight Timer – A Mindfulness and Self-Care App

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Insight Timer is a free meditation and mindfulness app that offers guided meditations, music, and talks from teachers worldwide to support relaxation, focus, and personal growth.

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Insight Timer - #1 Free Meditation App for Sleep, Relax & More

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The best meditation app with the world’s largest FREE library of more than 190k guided meditations, 17k teachers & the world’s most loved meditation Timer.

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When I find myself having a hard time falling asleep, I tend to put the TV on and place nature sounds with rain and thunder in it to help me knock out. I suffer from mixed insomnia and I find it relaxing to have noise in the background. Maybe this will help for my fellow insomniac peers that need a little "white noise" to help fall asleep.

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SOFT RAIN and CALM THUNDER Sounds for Sleeping (BLACK SCREEN)