Hi –

Just wanted to share some resources that may be helpful to you, your patrons and your students! Some are TEL related, but most are not.

Gale has opened up a number of ebooks about social emotional learning – see attached document for specific titles available. Thanks to Diane Wheeler for compiling the list!

Elementary and Middle School Resources – Ebooks to help students understand emotions like anger, happiness, impulsivity, stress, and more.
High School and Undergraduate Resources – Ebooks to help older students understand and manage anxiety, stress, depression, and more.

My Hero is You, Storybook for Children on COVID-19

This book was a project developed by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings (IASC MHPSS RG).
Find additional information and translations in over 30 languages at https://interagencystandingcommittee.org/iasc-reference-group-mental-health-and-psychosocial-support-emergency-settings/my-hero-you
Additional resources listed in School Library Journal (https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=helping-students-through-pandemic-grief-and-trauma-coronavirus-covid19)

TN Department of Health Mental Health Resources - https://www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov/mental-health.html

TN Statewide Crisis Line: 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471). 24/7/365 call system to help anyone experiencing a mental health crisis

Crisis Text Line: text TN to 741-741 to connect to a trained counselor

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline Toll-Free: 1-800-985-5990 (English and español)
SMS: Text TalkWithUs to 66746
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS)
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Recommendations for Crisis Providers
Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN)
Regional Contact info
Protecting Your Mental Health

If you need any terrible jokes, I can also help you with that! Have a good weekend, everyone!

Andrea Zielke

TEL Administrator

Tennessee Electronic Library

Tennessee State Library and Archives

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