Be Kind to Your Mind
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, intended to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illness. The current health crisis has certainly posed some unique mental health challenges for all of us. Learning the facts about COVID-19 can help to alleviate anxiety, providing tools to make good decisions for yourself, your family, and your community. Visit the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Mental Health Resources page and our COVID-19 resource guide to stay informed and connected to local, state, and national guidelines and information updates.
As we continue to learn more about COVID-19, one question remains most pressing—when will life get back to normal? Feelings of uncertainty and lack of control can affect our moods, increase stress, and sabotage our health. The library is here to help you navigate these uncharted waters, keep your spirits up and your body fit with a variety useful resources from our collections.
Healthy Eating for Mind and Body, offers strategies for making the mind/body connection using hypnosis and imagery to stay healthy, sleep well, and experience deep relaxation. Yoga is a fun and beneficial activity for everyone young and old! For newbies, Everyday Yoga Classes for Beginners, is a good place to get started on improving your physical and mental health through movement. The whole family can join in on Yoga fun with titles such as Little Flower Yoga for Kids and Chair Yoga for Seniors.
Meditation and mindfulness are techniques for learning awareness and resting the mind to reduce and manage stress, control anxiety, and promote emotional health. Learn to practice meditation and mindfulness with titles such as Mindfulness Meditation for Releasing Anxiety and Worry-Free: Meditations to Reduce Anxiety and Tension, and for the kids, Enchanted Meditations For Kids and Gulf Coast Meditations: Children, Tweens & Teens.
Remember, you are not alone! Glendale Library, Arts & Culture is committed to supporting the community by keeping you informed and providing useful resources and services to all its residents.