Mission
- To readily connect our patrons and staff to information (both physical and digital) to educate and inform their optimal mental health.
- To reduce stigma often associated with mental health issues so that our patrons and staff feel empowered to seek whatever help they need.
- To be a bridge of information to our community partners, who can further assist with their expertise.
Vision
- A community that feels more at ease discussing mental health as a part of their overall health, and has greatly freed itself of the stigma that surrounds mental health topics so that they feel ready to reach out for help and know that they are not alone.
Values
- Diversity: We honor that everyone has their own story, and that one person’s mental health needs will be different from those of another. We strive to work across age groups, ethnicities, disability and socioeconomic status by working with affinity teams and service levels to best meet the needs of each group.
- Inclusion: We include all in our mission to optimize mental health in our community.
- Education: We strive to continue educating ourselves with the goal to connect patrons to mental health education and support.
- Community: We are welcoming, open, and ready to connect our patrons with the information they need to maintain good mental health.
Mission
- To readily connect our patrons and staff to information (both physical and digital) to educate and inform their optimal mental health.
- To reduce stigma often associated with mental health issues so that our patrons and staff feel empowered to seek whatever help they need.
- To be a bridge of information to our community partners, who can further assist with their expertise.
Vision
- A community that feels more at ease discussing mental health as a part of their overall health, and has greatly freed itself of the stigma that surrounds mental health topics so that they feel ready to reach out for help and know that they are not alone.
Values
- Diversity: We honor that everyone has their own story, and that one person’s mental health needs will be different from those of another. We strive to work across age groups, ethnicities, disability and socioeconomic status by working with affinity teams and service levels to best meet the needs of each group.
- Inclusion: We include all in our mission to optimize mental health in our community.
- Education: We strive to continue educating ourselves with the goal to connect patrons to mental health education and support.
- Community: We are welcoming, open, and ready to connect our patrons with the information they need to maintain good mental health.
Synapse Picks
Synapse Team supports the community in mental wellness
Oct 26, 2022
PCPL has launched its newest affinity team. Synapse aims to create a community that feels at ease discussing mental health without stigma.
Mental Health and Wellness: New Books for Kids and Tweens
This list covers mental health and wellness topics. Please always seek advice or care from a mental health or health care professional.
Mental Health and Wellness: New Books for Teens
This list has content and/or materials that cover mental health & wellness. Always seek advice or care from a mental health professional.
Mental Health and Wellness: New Books for Adults
This list contains content and/or library materials that cover mental health and wellness topics.
Nourish yourself with kindness and self-respect
"I will be rooting for every one of us during this holiday season and beyond!"
Perfectionism and the high-stakes culture of success
Young people are facing mounting pressure to succeed, and it’s causing mental health problems. But there is a solution: mattering
A new study links work stress to heart problems
Work-related strain can put people at risk for atrial fibrillation, but there are ways to avoid it.
Self-Help for Women
This is a uniquely stressful time to be a woman. Please take good care of yourselves. We hope you find one of these books helpful.
Books for Survivors of Suicide Loss
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is November 23, 2024. AKA Survivor Day, it falls on the Saturday before American Thanksgiving.
Gratitude enhances health and brings happiness.
Check out these six questions that can help you evoke the life-changing power of gratitude.
Does being grateful improve your mental, physical health?
Studies have shown that acknowledging gratitude and being mindful support a positive shift to improve your mental well-being and health.
Books about Bullying, Teasing, and School Violence
These titles authentically address the issues of bullying, teasing, relational aggression, and school violence. PreK through Grade 12.
Stress isn’t all bad.
Chronic stress can take its toll on our health, but there are situations when it can be beneficial.
Ever felt so stressed you didn’t know what to do next?
The Internal Family Systems approach encourages a person to know one’s sub-personalities and treat them with compassion to manage stress.
Mental health resources for caregivers
Supporting caregivers with information and resources can help them maintain their mental health and better serve loved ones.
The Library's Synapse Team
