The Wizards of Pod - Episode 2

“The Wizards of Pod Podcast - A Podcast Of Professional Librarians Talking About... Podcasts!

Sara Zarowin and Dave Jones are the hosts of The Wizards of Pod.  Join us as we discuss new and noteworthy podcasts along with information pertaining to podcasts and Libraries!




Episode 2 Show Notes

Mental Health Awareness Month (Wikipedia Article) has been observed in May in the United States since 1949. The month is observed with media, local events, and film screenings.

Mental Health Awareness Month began in the United States in 1949 and was started by the Mental Health America (MHA) organization (then known as the National Association for Mental Health). Each year in mid-March Mental Health America releases a toolkit of materials to guide preparation for outreach activities during Mental Health Awareness Month. During the month of May, MHA, its affiliates, and other organizations interested in mental health conduct a number of activities which are based on a different theme each year.

Sara's Podcasts - The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych, Celeste The Therapist, and Radio Headspace

Dave's Podcasts - The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos, Mental The Podcast to Destigmatize Mental Health, and No-Bullsh!t Vegan

Library News



Recently, the Westhampton Free Library will allow patrons to enter the building without an appointment beginning Monday, May 10, 2021.  

It will be very exciting to actually have people in the library again at a larger capacity. 

The pandemic surely put a damper on many activities that people would be used to, such as coming to the library, and quarantining has been tough on many that struggle with mental health. 

Many people look forward to using the library for not only books but for social interaction and there wasn’t much room for that in the last year, but we are hoping to see more of that with safety precautions included!



Helpful Links

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please know that you are not alone and there are some great resources for you to access for help and guidance.


https://www.mentalhealth.gov/

https://www.samhsa.gov/

https://findtreatment.gov/





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