Centering Mental Health for World Mental Health Day

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The World Federation for Mental Health established October 10 as World Mental Health Day to raise awareness and support of mental health and reduce stigma. 

This year’s theme is “Mental Health in an Unequal World.”  

Mental health and well-being are central to the way we live, work, study, connect with others, and contribute to our communities. It’s especially important to address and uplift mental health during these unpredictable and overwhelming times that continually expose and enact the inequities in our society.  

Keep reading for information about Durham Tech resources, community resources, and Library resources addressing crisis assistance, self-care, and mental well-being. 

Durham Tech Resources 

For more resources, check out Durham Tech Student Resources, to learn more about all of the resources available to students.  

Durham Tech Student Resources Document screenshot-- includes a link to the student support intake form, academic support, child care and support for parents, COVID-19 support, employment, financial assistance, food, health and wellness, housing, mental health and crisis support, technology

Durham Tech employees are eligible for free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). More information is available through the Employee Benefits page through Human Resources. 

Community Resources  

Crisis Support  

Library Resources

Reading and taking entertainment breaks can be good for your mental health! The library has books, ebooks, audiobooks, streaming films, and DVDs (and a few Blu-rays) to help you take some time out for yourself.

Browse our physical collections in the library or use the Search Library option on the Library’s webpage to find books and movies in our digital and physical collections, our catalog to find physical books and DVDs, or Dogwood Digital Library collection for additional available ebooks and audiobooks. 

Whether you enjoy fiction, poetry, graphic novels, or any other genre, your friendly librarians are always happy to chat and make a recommendation.  (Seriously. We’d love to help!)

We also have lots of books to help you learn more about mental health. Take a look at a selection of resources focused on self-care, healing, and stress reduction: