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Issues That Matter: Let's Talk Mental Health

Books and other resources regarding general mental health, responding to crises, and the state of mental health services in the United States. Sno-Isle Libraries' Issues That Matter programs are meant to encourage community conversations on high-profile topics. These events are free and open to the public. http://www.sno-isle.org/issues-that-matter

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  • Learn to recognize and effectively handle challenges to your boundaries.
    Book, 2014[United States] : Island Bound Publishing, 2014. — 158.1 GILMAN
  • While the City Slept

    a Love Lost to Violence and a Young Man's Descent Into Madness

    Sanders, Eli,
    A true account of a murder in Seattle and the state of mental health care in America which helped to make it possible.
    eBook, 2016New York : Viking, 2016. — eBOOK OVERDRI
  • Mental Health, Inc.

    How Corruption, Lax Oversight and Failed Reforms Endanger Our Most Vulnerable Citizens

    Levine, Arthur D., 1951-
    Tackles mental health system corruption and explores compassionate alternatives.
    Book, 2017New York : Overlook Press, 2017. — 616.89 LEVINE
  • Overview and expert guidance to mental and emotional health crises and concerns. Particularly useful for first-responders, teachers, counselors, and human resource professionals.
    eBook, 2017[S.I.] : Hatherleigh Press, 2017. — eBOOK OVERDRI
  • I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help!

    How to Help Someone With Mental Illness Accept Treatment

    Amador, Xavier Francisco
    Information on using the LEAP method (Listen, Empathize, Agree, and Partner) to help family, friends, and patients accept the treatment.
    Book, 2012New York : Vida Press, 2012. — 616.8982 AMADOR
  • Gale Virtual Reference Library.
    Website or Online Data, 2013Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2013. — eREF GVRL
  • Island County Human Services is an accessible and responsive community resource, working collaboratively to help meet essential needs of the people of Island County and to provide opportunities for our citizens to become contributing members of our…
    Web resource
  • The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health.
    Web resource
  • ImHurting Crisis Chat and Text is a service offered through Volunteers of America Western Washington in the North Puget Sound region. Our mission is to help people by providing online emotional support during times of crisis.
    Web resource