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Caring for the Mind:Tools & Resources for
Mental Health
Kate Flewelling, MLISNational Network of Libraries of Medicine,
Middle Atlantic Region
October 16, 2013
Objectives
1)Increase awareness of mental health issues
2)Learn tools to improve your mental health
3)Be informed of resources for mental health information
Prevalence1 in 4 adults suffer
from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.
1 in 17 adults have a serious mental illness.
Mental disorders are the leading cause of disability in US and Canada.
Source: NIMH http://1.usa.gov/10afTre
FactorsPhysicalSocialFinancialEnvironmentalSexualSpiritualEmotionalIntellectualOccupational Image:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhsa/
Stigma
Misconceptions portrayed by news & media Inaccurate linking of mental illness and
violent behaviorPrompts subtle and overt prejudice,
discrimination, fear, and stereotypingResults in avoidance to work, socialize, and
live with persons with mental illness Impedes persons with mental illness to seek
help
Sources: NAMI and Mental Health America
Expressions
Avoid expressions like:“a schizophrenic or an alcoholic”
In favor of:“a person with schizophrenia” or “an individual with alcohol
dependence”
Cultivating mental health
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Disclaimer
Information provided today is not a substitute for care of a health professional. If you are in need of mental health care,
please consult your doctor.
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Rethinking HappinessPositive strategies to help us build
resilience and lead fuller, happier lives
ForgivenessHumorMeditationResilience
This Emotional Life, PBShttp://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/topics
AltruismConnecting with
OthersCreativity and FlowHappiness
Tools
Exercise + NutritionBuilding social
supportsReframingTherapySimplifyingGratitudeMedication
What helps you?
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Mental Health Literacy
Knowledge, beliefs and abilities that lead to the recognition,
management and prevention of mental health problems.
Benefits:Prevention, early recognition &
intervention, reducing stigma
Source: Canadian Alliance on Mental Health and Illness,
http://camimh.ca/key-reports/mental-health-literacy/
Why is health literacy important?
Essential life skill
It is the bridge between knowledge and behavior.
Health information seeking¾ of internet users have looked online for
information about any one of 15 health topics such as a specific disease or treatment.
34% of internet users have read someone else’s commentary or experience about health or medical issues on an online news group, website or blog
14% of internet users signed up to receive email updates on health information
Source – Pew Internet, The Social Life of Health Information, 2011
Only ¼ of searchers look at the source or date of online health information. (Pew Report, 2006)
In the last year…
Over half of US adults have looked online for health information in the past year.
35% of US adults have used the Internet to self-diagnosis, but only half of them talked to a clinician about what they found online.
54% of those 65+ are online—and over half of them have looked up health information online in the past year.
Source: Pew Internet and American Life Project, 2013http://www.pewinternet.org/
Social life of health information
“On a practical level, the vast majority of people living with chronic conditions never attend traditional, in-person support group meetings, although studies show they could benefit from such groups. Instead, people often mobilize their “social convoy” of family members, friends, colleagues, fellow patients, and fellow caregivers – many of whom are connected online via email, social network sites, or by other means.”
Pew Internet, 2011
Reference
Best practicesRespecting Confidentiality
Active ListeningBe empathetic and patient
*Use same approach as with anyother reference interview*
Emotional patrons
Four step approach
1) STOP2)BREATHE3)REFLECT4)CHOOSE
Source: Spatz, M. Answering Consumer Health Questions. 2008
Open ended questions
“What kind of information on …are you looking for?
Would you tell me more about …?When you say…, what do you mean?What do you already know about …?
RESOURCES YOUCAN TRUST
Resources
Places to StartDrug InformationComplementary and Alternative
TherapiesSupport/Advocacy
PLACES TO START
MedlinePlushttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
MedlinePlus In a Nutshell
• Over 900 health topics in English and Spanish
• Drug and herbal supplement information
• Videos and animations• Health Check tools• Easy-to-read Materials• Multiple Languages• Medical Dictionary &
Encyclopedia• Health News
Mental Health Topics
Learning Disorders
Prescription Drug Abuse
Living with Cancer
Coping with Disasters
DepressionStress
Self-HarmCoping with
Chronic IllnessSeasonal
Affective Disorder
Substance Abuse Problems
Personality Disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Health Topic: PTSD
Mental Health Information on MedlinePlus.gov
Start with the health topics For basic information, you can use the medical
encyclopedia Find providers and hospitals/facilities in the
directories Find support groups in organizations section Learn more about drug information Learn about supplements
http://helping.apa.org
American Psychological Association
National Institute of Mental Healthhttp://nimh.nih.gov
Information on NIMH
Health information by age, and gender Information on treatment including
medication, psychotherapies and brain stimulation
Spanish informationClinical TrialsYou can order free copies of print patient
handoutsVideos show stories of persons coping with
mental illness as well as scientist and doctors presenting on the latest research
SAMHSA http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov
COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPY
NCCAM http://nccam.nih.gov/
Information on NCCAM
Research-based information on complementary and alternative therapies
Uses and side effects of herbs and botanicals
How to find a practitionerSafety information
DRUG INFORMATION
Drug Information Portal
http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/
Drug Information Portal: Haldol
Pillbox
Pillbox enables rapid identification of unknown solid-dosage medications (tablets/capsules) based on physical characteristics and high-resolution images.
Once a medication is identified, Pillbox provides links to drug information and drug labels.
http://pillbox.nlm.nih.gov/
SUPPORT/ADVOCACY Organizations
National Alliance on Mental Illness http://nami.org
Mental Health America http://nmha.org
Pennsylvania Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition http://olderpa.org/
Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers' Association (PMHCA) http://www.pmhca.org/
Directory of Health Organizations http://dirline.nlm.nih.gov
Community Resources
Developing social supports Support groups Alternative therapy Counseling and Psychiatry Career counselors Faith based organizations Mental Health Libraries & Public Libraries Local public health dept mental health div. Health Hotlines (dirline.nlm.nih.gov) Mental health libraries, public libraries Hospital (day treatments, in-patient) Local Health Department’s Mental Health Division Others?
Search tips
Start out with a general site like MedlinePlus to get an overview of your topic
Keep in mind there may be more than one term for the same condition
Conditions may manifest in completely different ways
Though inaccurate, many resource use terms like disease, disorder, spectrum and syndrome interchangeable
Source: Anderson PF, Allee N. The Medical Encyclopedic Guide to Searching and Finding Health Info on the Web, 2004
Collection Development
UCONN HealthNet Mental Health Guidehttp://uchc.libguides.com/content.php?
pid=78575
ReachOut Reads http://us.reachout.com/reachoutreads
Take home points
Fight stigmaBe proactive about your mental healthCultivate your knowledge of mental
health resources
Thank you!
Kate FlewellingNational Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic [email protected]
Funded by the National Library of Medicine under a contract #HHS-N-276-2011-00003-C with University of Pittsburgh