World Mental Health Day
Thu 10/Oct/24
This World Mental Health Day, we’re highlighting Sutton’s Modern Library Offer on Mental Health support for Adults, Children & Parents!
Mental Health Support for Children
Children’s and young adult collections of both fiction and non-fiction ebooks can support mental health:
From inspiring stories to helpful guides on mental health and wellbeing, you can access them all for free on Libby/Overdrive with your library card!
- Children Collection: https://tlc.overdrive.com/collection/1599820
- Young Adult Collection: https://tlc.overdrive.com/collection/1599821
Reading is a powerful tool for boosting mental wellbeing – it encourages empathy, provides an escape, and helps manage stress. And don’t forget, you can also find a great selection of physical books in our branches, ready to be borrowed and enjoyed!
Mental Health Support for Parents
Be Well Hubs:
Are you finding being a new parent or carer a challenge? Join the club!
Our friendly coordinators from Sutton Mental Health Foundation, NHS and Sutton Council's family hubs, school nursing and health services are here to answer your questions, and let you know what support is available to you.
Friday 25 October 2024
Monday 25 November 2024
Mental Health Support for Adults
Reading Well for mental health:
Reading Well for mental health provides helpful information and support for managing common mental health conditions, or dealing with difficult feelings and experiences. Some books also include personal stories from people who are living with or caring for someone with mental health needs.The books are available to borrow from your local library.
Browse the book lists
- Reading Well for Mental Health
- Reading Well for Dementia
- Reading Well for Children
- Reading Well for Teens
Sutton Mental Health Foundation events:
We’ve partnered with Sutton Mental Health Foundation to deliver support groups and social activities to Sutton residents:
- LGBTQ+ Support Group: https://events.sutton.gov.uk/event?id=169975
- OCD Support Group: https://events.sutton.gov.uk/event?id=169981
- Book Club: https://events.sutton.gov.uk/event?id=169987
Health and Wellbeing events
Find out more about events taking place across our libraries and heritage houses that support health and improve wellbeing: https://libraries.sutton.gov.uk/events/category/health-wellbeing