As the sad news of yet another beloved celebrity’s death due to mental illness reaches us, we would like to remind everyone that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Millions of people nationwide live with mental illness, and the stress of living during a pandemic hasn’t helped our mental wellbeing during these last couple of… Read more »
Mental Health
Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome
“This thoroughly updated second edition of Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome is upbeat and accessible in tone, yet encyclopedic in scope. The size of the book reflects both the breadth of the authors’ knowledge―acquired as cofounders of the first medical clinic dedicated solely to the care of adults with Down syndrome―and the number of… Read more »
Books on the Pandemic
Looking for books to check out on strategies to use when discussing the pandemic with children? We have recently added a few titles to the Library that may help. To check out any of these titles, please call us and leave a voicemail message at 800-437-7924 or send an email to libiidc@indiana.edu. Ball, J., Brown-Lofland,… Read more »
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and, coupled with the pandemic’s often negative effects, our mental health is more important than ever these days. To help you find resources in our Library and other information/services you may need, we have recently updated our topic guide on mental health : https://guides.libraries.indiana.edu/iidc/mental_health Looking for information and… Read more »
Handbook of Infant Mental Health, Fourth Edition
“The definitive reference in the field–now significantly revised with 75% new material–this volume examines typical and atypical development from birth to the preschool years and identifies what works in helping children and families at risk. Foremost experts explore neurobiological, family, and sociocultural factors in infant mental health, with a major focus on primary caregiving relationships…. Read more »