May is Mental Health Awareness Month - a time to slow down, check in with ourselves and each other, and create space for conversations that don't always come easily. From approachable nonfiction that explains anxiety, stress and emotions, to powerful fiction that reflects real struggles through relatable characters, books can be a quiet companion offering reassurance, perspective, and sometimes just the comfort of being seen. Curated by Ashley Lee. Being a Teen can be tough but you don't need to struggle alone, for free confidential mental health support: -Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or go online to 988lifeline.org -Trevor Project 866-488-7386 or go online to TrevorChat.org
Category: health & wellness
Level Up This Summer
Video games aren't the only thing you can level up. Are you ready to take your reading journey to the next level? Power up your experiences, knowledge, and learning with these awesome reads. Join Ascension Parish Library's summer reading program "Level Up at Your Library" and win prizes! Curated by Katie Rivers.
Health & Wellness Information for Teens
A comprehensive database that allows teens (and those who care about teens) to research health-related issues important to their well-being. To access this database, you need a full access Ascension Parish Library card. Education eCards do not work with Teen Health & Wellness. Internet and Social Media I Have Been Shamed on the Internet, Now… Continue reading Health & Wellness Information for Teens
Suicide Prevention Resources
This post provides suggested reading, online resources, and suggested watching and listening for all those affected by suicide, depression, and suicidal ideation.
Look Within Yourself: The Weird and Wonderful Human Body
These engaging anatomical titles will introduce you to your insides, from your lungs, blood, and bones to your genes and the microorganisms that call your gut home. Curated by Ashley Lewis.
Make Healthy Choices: Nutrition Edition
Use these guides and cookbooks to transform your diet and develop healthy eating habits.
Make Healthy Choices: Mental Health & Mindfulness
Find your path to peace, mindful awareness, or hygge with these books and audiobooks that help you tend to your mental health.
Get Fit, Ascension!
Choose from hundreds of titles to find a great workout that you can do from home. Simply create an account in hoopla using your library card.
