Mental Health Resources: Library / National Resources

Find additional books on stress management, college success, life planning and self-care in the Library's First Year Experience collection and online via Shoreline College Library's Onesearch.

Mental health literacy is defined as "knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders which aid their recognition, management or prevention". 
[Jorm, A. F., Korten, A.E., Jacomb, P.A., et al (1997a) ‘Mental health literacy’: a survey of the public's ability to recognise mental disorders and their beliefs about the effectiveness of treatment. Medical Journal of Australia, 166, 182 -186]

Empathetic listening:

•   Be non-judgmental
•   Give undivided attention
•   Listen carefully to what the person is really saying
•   Allow silence for reflection
•   Use restatement to clarify messages
•   Refer individual to their health care providers (give info, not advice)

"Self-care" is a way to check in with yourself, and evaluate your emotional needs. It is not a substitute for professional counseling. Link below to a selection of online resources for self-care techniques.