The social emotional wellness of our students is always a priority.  The question becomes how can we make sure that students are getting the support and assistance they need when they need it.  Unfortunately, there is not one set solution that meets the needs of all.  The best solution is to offer multiple avenues for students to access reliable social emotional information and resources that they need when they need it.  This grant funded an ebook collection to support the mental wellness of our students.  

Why e-books?  E-books offer privacy and anonymity.  Students can access content related to sensitive teens issues from the privacy of their own device.  Students can also share articles with friends via a number of social sharing options.  Within the e-book collection many titles have suggestions regarding professional help: where to go and how to find additional information.  The e-book collection would be easily accessible to our students from anywhere and present a wide range of topics including ADD, ADHD, alcohol, anorexia, anxiety, bulimia, caregiving, cutting, depression, divorce, drugs, eating disorders, homelessness, OCD, self-injury, stress, and suicide.

Today’s guest blog post is from Aimee Miller. Aimee is the LRC Director at the Batavia High School. Batavia High School was the recipient of a 2021 My Library Is… Grant.