MGH Guides: Behavioral & Mental Health: Behavioral & Mental Health

Data and Statistics

Anxiety and Depression

Facts and Data

Evidence

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Effectiveness of mindfulness-based art therapy for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and fatigue: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
(2020) This review and meta-analysis examined the benefits of mindfulness based art therapy (MBAT) to relieve symptoms.
Evaluation of an Integrated Intensive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Treatment Within Addiction Care.
(2020) The study aimed to evaluate an integrated intensive cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group treatment for people with substance-related syndrome in outpatient care and to identify eventual gender differences.
Anxiety and depression in young adults and adolescents.
(2020) This article examines the relationship between anxiety/depression and the use of social media in young adults and adolescents.
Comparing the Effectiveness of Individual and Group Therapy for Students with Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression: A Randomized Pilot Study
(2020) This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of individual versus group therapy for anxiety and depression among university students.
The Efficacy of Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Patients With COVID-19: Randomized Controlled Trial.
(2021) This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the cCBT program we developed in improving depressive and anxiety symptoms among patients with COVID-19.
Concentrated transdiagnostic and cross-disciplinary group treatment for patients with depression and with anxiety: a pilot study.
(2022) The aim of this study was to investigate the acceptability, satisfaction, and effectiveness of a transdiagnostic, interdisciplinary group treatment delivered during 5 consecutive days to groups of 6–10 patients with depression and/or anxiety.

Library Collection

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Posters

Anxiety Curve
Call Number: Poster 72

Books

The Anxiety Workbook for Teens by Lisa M. Schab
Call Number: MEH STR ANXWOR
ISBN: 9781572246614
Publication Date: 2008-07-01
This book shows teens how to change anxiety-producing thoughts, perform breathing and bodywork exercises, and develop problem-solving skills that can short-circuit anxiety.
What to do when you worry too much : a kid's guide to overcoming anxiety by Dawn Huebner; Bonnie Matthews (Illustrator)
Call Number: MEH STR WHAT
ISBN: 9781591473145
Publication Date: 2005
An interactive self-help book designed to guide 6-12 year olds and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of generalized anxiety.
Managing Social Anxiety by Debra A. Hope; Richard G. Heimberg; Cynthia L. Turk
Call Number: MEH STR MANSOC
ISBN: 9780195336689
Publication Date: 2010-05-28
The therapeutic technique described in this book is research-based with a proven success rate.
Depression and Bipolar Wellness Guide: For Teens with Depression or Bipolar Disorder
Call Number: MEH MENH DEPR
A resource when working with teenagers who have depression and bipolar disorder.

Kits and Games

Depression: True Stories
Call Number: MEH MENH WORDS
The Stamp Game: A Game of Feelings
Call Number: MEH MENH STAMP

PTSD - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Facts and Data

Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines

DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for PTSD
Recognizing PTSD and Co-Morbidities (Home Base Program)
APA's Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Adults (2017)
The guideline recommends interventions for the treatment of PTSD in adults. Recommendations are based on a systematic review of the scientific evidence, a weighing of the benefits and harms of interventions, consideration of what is known about patient values and preferences, and consideration of the applicability of the evidence across demographic groups and settings.

Evidence

PTSDpubs (formerly PILOTS)
A database dedicated to the literature about PTSD

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

How does PTSD treatment affect cardiovascular, diabetes and metabolic disease risk factors and outcomes? A systematic review
(2022) The aim of this study is to systematically review studies which determine whether treatment for PTSD is associated with better cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes.
Metabolic and Inflammatory Response in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Systematic Review on Peripheral Neuroimmune Biomarkers.
(2023) This systematic review aims to summarize the current evidence on the role of inflammation and immunological dysregulations in PTSD, investigating possible peripheral biomarkers linked to the neuroimmune response to stress.
PTSD and opioid use: Implications for intervention and policy.
(2020) This article examines the relationship between PTSD and Opioid Use Disorder and how to treat them together
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment to Prevent Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder After Gunshot Wounds
(2022) Taken from the abstract: "Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) is an intervention originally developed to prevent and deter substance abuse. Adaptation of the SBIRT model to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may potentially reduce acute stress symptoms after traumatic injury. We conducted a prospective randomized control study of adult patients admitted for gunshot wounds."
Treating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder with Neuromodulation Therapies: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
(2020) Taken from the abstract: "Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent and debilitating illness. While standard treatment with pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy may be effective, approximately 20 to 30% of patients remain symptomatic. These individuals experience depression, anxiety, and elevated rates of suicide. For treatment-resistant patients, there is a growing interest in the use of neuromodulation therapies, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), and deep brain stimulation (DBS). We conducted a systematic review on the use of neuromodulation strategies for PTSD and pooled 13 randomized clinical trials (RCTs), 11 case series, and 6 case reports for analysis."
A Randomized Trial of an Online, Coach-Assisted Self-Management PTSD Intervention Tailored for Women Veterans.
(2021) Taken from the abstract: "Scalable, efficiently delivered treatments are needed to address the needs of women Veterans with PTSD. This randomized clinical trial compared an online, coach-assisted cognitive behavioral intervention tailored for women Veterans with PTSD to phone monitoring only."

Cochrane Systematic Reviews

Internet-based cognitive and behavioural therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults.
(2021) The objective of this study was to assess the effects of Internet-based cognitive and behavioral therapy (I-C/BT) for PTSD in adults.
Couple and family therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Suomi, A., Evans, L., Rodgers, B., Taplin, S., & Cowlishaw, S. (2019). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2019(12).
Early pharmacological interventions for universal prevention of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
(2022) The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy and acceptability of pharmacological interventions for universal prevention of PTSD in adults exposed to a traumatic event.

Books in the Library Collection

The Complex PTSD Workbook by Arielle Schwartz
Call Number: MEH TRAUMA COMPLEX
Publication Date: 2017
The PTSD Workbook by Mary Beth Williams; Soili Poijula
Call Number: MEH TRAUMA PTSDWORK
Publication Date: 2016
Veterans: Surviving and Thriving after Trauma by Carol A. Butler, Ester R.A. Leutenberg
Call Number: MEH TRAUMA VETERANS
Publication Date: 2013
Designed to assist professional facilitators to help veterans adapt after serving their country, this workbook will help facilitators working with veterans individually, in groups and in conjunction with their families.
101 Trauma-Informed Interventions by Linda Curran
Call Number: MEH TRAUMA 101
ISBN: 193612842X
Publication Date: 2013

Addiction & Substance Use Disorder

Facts and Data

Evidence

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorders: Recommendations and rationale.
Hasin, D. S., O'Brien, C. P., Auriacombe, M., Borges, G., Bucholz, K., Budney, A., ... Grant, B. F. (2014). American Journal of Psychiatry, 170(8), 834-851.
Reentry interventions that address substance use: A systematic review.
(2020) This systematic review identified studies of reentry interventions in the past 10 years that address substance use, assessed whether EBTs were used, and explored which interventions were effective in reducing substance use and recidivism postrelease.
Perceived stigma, discrimination and mental health among women in publicly funded substance abuse treatment.
(2021) This study examined experiences of perceived stigma and discrimination as well as associations among these experiences and poor mental health among women in publicly funded substance abuse treatment services.
The prospective impact of adverse childhood experiences on justice-involved youth’s psychiatric symptoms and substance use.
(2021) Taken from the abstract: "Research with broad samples of adolescents shows ACEs predict behavioral health outcomes, yet most research on the impact of ACEs among justice-involved youth focuses on recidivism. The present study addresses this gap by examining the prospective association between ACEs and psychiatric symptoms, substance use, and substance-related problems (i.e., consequences of use) among first-time justice-involved youth."
Monitoring the Future National Survey Results on Drug Use, 1975-2019. Volume I, Secondary School Students
(2020) Monitoring the Future (MTF) is designed to give such attention to substance use among the nation's youth and adults. It is an investigator-initiated study that originated with, and is conducted by, a team of research professors at the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research.
Monitoring the Future National Survey Results on Drug Use, 1975-2019. Volume II, College Students & Adults Ages 19-60
(2020) Monitoring the Future (MTF) is designed to give such attention to substance use among the nation's youth and adults. It is an investigator-initiated study that originated with, and is conducted by, a team of research professors at the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research.
Assessment of Psychosocial Interventions in Opioid Cessation: A Systematic Review
(2020) The purpose of this systematic review is to assess the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions in opioid cessation.
Mindfulness-based interventions in inpatient treatment for Substance Use Disorders: A systematic review
(2022) The main objective of this Systematic Review was to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) performed in the inpatient context.
Smoking cessation interventions for pregnant women attending treatment for substance use disorders: A systematic review.
(2022) Taken from the abstract: "Up to 95% of pregnant women seeking treatment for alcohol and other drug (AOD) use smoke tobacco. Previous reviews indicate few effective smoking cessation treatments for this group. This updated review aimed to identify and measure the efficacy of smoking cessation interventions trialed among pregnant women in AOD treatment settings who smoke tobacco."

Cochrane Systematic Reviews

Psychological interventions for co-occurring depression and substance use disorders.
(2019) The objective of this article was to assess the efficacy of psychological interventions delivered alone or in combination with pharmacotherapy for people diagnosed with comorbid depression and substance use disorders.
Psychosocial interventions to reduce alcohol consumption in concurrent problem alcohol and illicit drug users.
(2018) Taken from the abstract, the objective of this study was "to assess the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions to reduce alcohol consumption in people who use illicit drugs (PWID)."
Interventions for the reduction of prescribed opioid use in chronic non-cancer pain.
(2019) The objective of this article was to investigate the effectiveness of different methods designed to achieve reduction or cessation of prescribed opioid use for the management of chronic non-cancer pain in adults compared to controls.
Psychosocial interventions for cannabis use disorder.
(2020) The objective of this article was to evaluate the efficacy of psychosocial interventions for cannabis use disorder (compared with inactive control and/or alternative treatment) delivered to adults in an outpatient or community setting.
Mobile phone text messaging and app-based interventions for smoking cessation.
(2019) The objective of this article was to determine whether mobile phone-based smoking cessation interventions increase smoking cessation rates in people who smoke.

Library Collection

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Books

Harm reduction : pragmatic strategies for managing high risk behaviors by G. Alan Marlatt (Editor)
Call Number: AOD TREAT HARM
ISBN: 1572303972
Publication Date: 1998-10-08
Harm reduction principles and strategies are designed to minimize the destructive consequences of illicit drug use and other behaviors that may pose serious health risks.
Ethnicity and Substance Abuse: Prevention and Intervention by Grace Xueqin Ma (Editor); George Henderson (Editor)
Call Number: DIV MUL ETHN
ISBN: 0398073309
Publication Date: 2002-08-01
This book offers a fresh interdisciplinary approach to understanding drug abuse problems within the U.S. ethnic minority community.
Preventing youth substance abuse: Science-based programs for children and adolescents by Patrick Tolan (Editor); Jose Szapocznik (Editor)
Call Number: AOD SCIC PREVE
ISBN: 1591473071
Publication Date: 2006-08-15
Editors bring together a body of intervention research into a practical guide that shows how seven selected prevention programs address these risk factors.
The Social Norms Approach to Preventing School and College Age Substance Abuse by H. Wesley Perkins (Editor)
Call Number: COM SJNM SOCNOR
ISBN: 9780787964597
Publication Date: 2003-02-24
A handbook for understanding and implementing a new and highly successful alternative to traditional methods for preventing substance abuse among young people.
Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment in the United States by Sally J. Stevens; Andrew R. Morral; Bernard Segal
Call Number: AOD TREAT ADOLE
ISBN: 0789016060
Publication Date: 2002-12-12
This book delivers detailed descriptions of exemplary drug treatment models and gives you the latest information on substance use and its consequences to aid your work with adolescents who use alcohol and drugs.

DVDs

Older Adults and Addiction [DVD]
Call Number: ELD AOD OLDER
ISBN: 9781592854660
Publication Date: 2007-09-30
The two presenters in this DVD provide easy-to-follow methods of effectively screening, assessing, and conducting brief interventions for older adults experiencing addiction.
Huffing: The Latest Facts about Inhalant Abuse by Anson Schloat & Elisabeth Kwak Hefferan
Call Number: AOD DRUGS HUFFI
ISBN: 9781555480073
Communicates the truth about inhalants through straight facts and real-life stories from abusers and their families and friends.

Kits

Too Smart to Start by U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, & Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
Call Number: AOD ALC TOOSM
Educates youth and teens about the risks of alcohol use. Kit includes 3 pages of contents and instructions, 5 booklets, 1 brochure, 8 posters, and 1 CD ROM.
Ready, Set, Listen! [game] by U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, & Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
Call Number: AOD PREV READ
Board game designed to help parents and young people talk to each other about underage alcohol use, why it's not smart, and how to prevent it.

Mental Health for Older Adults

Facts and Data

Evidence

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Anxiety disorders in late life.
(2020) This article reviews late-life anxiety disorders. Pharmacologic and psychotherapy approaches to treat late-life anxiety are reviewed, including a summary of current innovations in clinical care across settings, treatment models, and treatment delivery.
Prevalence and factors associated with anxiety and depression in older adults: Gender differences in psychosocial indicators.
(2020) The objective of this study was to examine gender-specific symptom subtypes of later-life anxiety and depression, in relation to their socio-demographic, social, and health context.
The experience of intergenerational interactions and their influence on the mental health of older people living in residential care.
(2023) This is a cross-sectional, qualitative study with a quantitative component. It looks at common mental health conditions (CMHCs) in residential-living older adults in South Africa and describes their experiences of intergenerational interactions with playschool children.
The impact of neighborhood mental health on the mental health of older adults.
(2023) In this article, we use cross-sectional data obtained from the 2018 China Health and Aging Tracking Survey (CHARLS) to examine the impact of neighborhood mental health at the community level on the mental health of older adults aged 60 years and older.
The effect of peer group education on anxiety, stress, and depression in older adults living in nursing homes.
(2021) The present study investigated the effects of peer group education on anxiety, stress, and depression of the older adults living in nursing homes.
The impact of social isolation from COVID-19-related public health measures on cognitive function and mental health among older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2023) This study aimed to estimate the impact of social isolation on cognitive function and mental health among older adults during the two-year-and-a-half COVID-19 period.

Library Collection

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Books

Art Therapy and Creative Coping Techniques for Older Adults by Susan I. Bachalter
Call Number: ELD MEH ART THER (Borrow from the Library)
Publication Date: 2011
Elder abuse: A public health perspective by Randal W. Summers; Allan M. Hoffman; American Public Health Association Staff (Contribution by)
Call Number: ELD WELL ELDER
ISBN: 9780875530505

DVDs

Gen Silent [DVD]
Call Number: DVD 6
A documentary about LGBT aging.
Young @ Heart [DVD]
Call Number: DVD 14
A feature film about a group of singing senior citizens.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Facts and Data

Evidence

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

The youth aware of mental health intervention: Impact on help seeking, mental health knowledge, and stigma in U.S. adolescents.
(2020) The present study used an uncontrolled, pretest/post-test design to document the potential for Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) to reduce suicidal ideation, attempt, and suicide.
A randomized controlled trial of a six-session cognitive behavioral treatment of emotional disorders in adolescents 14–17 years old in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
(2020) This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a 6-week, transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression in adolescents, the Structured Material for Therapy (SMART), in naturalistic settings of child and adolescent mental health outpatient services (CAMHS).
Trauma-focused cognitive–behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) for interpersonal trauma in transitional-aged youth.
(2021) Taken from the abstract: "Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following interpersonal trauma in transitional-aged youth (TAY), aged 15 to 25, is highly prevalent; however, evidence-based interventions have rarely been studied."
Adolescents’ symptoms of anxiety and depression before and during the Covid-19 outbreak – A prospective population-based study of teenagers in Norway
(2021) Taken form the abstract: "Lockdown policies related to the Sars-Cov-2 pandemic has potential negative consequences for mental health in youths. Methods: Anxiety and depressive symptoms were assessed in 3,572 adolescents, age 13 to 16 using the Hopkins Symptom Checklist (HSCL-10), in a representative longitudinal survey of Norwegian youths between February 2019 and June 2020.

Cochrane Systematic Reviews

Client feedback in psychological therapy for children and adolescents with mental health problems.
(2018) The objective of this study was to assess the effects of client feedback in psychological therapy on child and adolescent mental health outcomes.
Interventions for preventing relapse and recurrence of a depressive disorder in children and adolescents.
(2014) The objectives of this study were to To determine the efficacy of early interventions, including psychological and pharmacological interventions and to prevent relapse or recurrence of depressive disorders in children and adolescents.
Cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents.
(2020) The objective of this study was to examine the effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for childhood anxiety disorders, in comparison with waitlist/no treatment, treatment as usual (TAU), attention control, alternative treatment, and medication.

eBooks

DSM-5® Pocket Guide for Child and Adolescent Mental Health by Robert J. Hilt; Abraham M. Nussbaum
ISBN: 9781585624942
Publication Date: 2015-12-18
The DSM-5® Pocket Guide for Child and Adolescent Mental Health teaches readers how to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan for this patient population.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health by Usha S. Nayar (Editor)
ISBN: 9788132109655
Publication Date: 2012-11-19
This book creates an opportunity for experts to use interdisciplinary approaches and perspectives, and provides evidence-based knowledge to deal with the stresses of children and adolescents living in poverty, difficult socioeconomic conditions, and varied cultures.
Mental Health Care of Children and Adolescents by Jane Meschan Foy (Editor)
ISBN: 9781610021500
Publication Date: 2018-06-01
This indispensable resource provides primary care clinicians with a framework for addressing pediatric mental health problems in the primary care practice.

Childhood Trauma

Facts and Data

Evidence

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Adverse childhood experiences and future self-rated health: a prospective cohort study.
(2021) he aim of the study was to examine the associations between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and self-rated health (SRH) in early adulthood and to investigate if disadvantageous health-behavioral strategies explain the association between ACEs and SRH.
Adverse childhood experiences: Assessing the impact on physical and psychosocial health in adulthood and the mitigating role of resilience.
(2020) Taken from the abstract, "We examined ACEs among adults attending a rural family practice clinic and explored associations between ACE, socio-ecological resilience and health."
Prevalence, socio-demographic correlates and associations of adverse childhood experiences with mental illnesses: Results from the Singapore Mental Health Study.
(2020) The current study aimed to establish the (i) prevalence of ACEs and its socio-demographic correlates, and, (ii) association of ACEs with mental disorders and suicidality in a multiethnic Asian country.
Examining the relationship between early childhood temperament, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder
(2021) Taken from the abstract, "
A greater understanding of why some people are more at risk of developing PTSD is required. We examine the relationship between temperament traits in early childhood and subsequent trauma exposure and risk of PTSD."
It gets better: childhood sexual abuse and trauma symptoms in female older adults
(2022) The aim of this study was to investigate current symptoms of trauma in adult female survivors of child sexual abuse across each successive decade, beginning with eighteen year olds.

Cochrane Systematic Reviews

Psychological therapies for the management of chronic and recurrent pain in children and adolescents.
(2019) The aim of this review was to update the published evidence on the efficacy of psychological treatments for chronic and recurrent pain in children and adolescents.
Psychological therapies for children and adolescents exposed to trauma.
(2016) The objective of this study was to assess the effects of psychological therapies in preventing PTSD and associated negative emotional, behavioral and mental health outcomes in children and adolescents who have undergone a traumatic event.

Books in the Library Collection

Helping Kids Heal by Rebecca Carman
Call Number: VIO TRA HELPI
ISBN: 1566887232
Publication Date: 2004-01-01
75 activities to use with school-age children after an acutely traumatic event or in response to the chronic trauma and loss experienced by children living in at-risk communities.
Helping Abused and Traumatized Children by Eliana Gil; John Briere (Foreword by)
Call Number: VIO TRA HELPI
ISBN: 9781593853341
Publication Date: 2006-08-28
Presenting an integrative model for treating traumatized children, this book combines play, art, and other expressive therapies with ideas and strategies drawn from cognitive-behavioral and family therapy.

Bullying and Violence Prevention

Facts and Data (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Evidence

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Victimized in many ways: Online and offline bullying/harassment and perceived racial discrimination in diverse racial–ethnic minority adolescents.
(2021) Racial–ethnic minority youth face multiple types of victimization associated with negative developmental outcomes. The present study examined the interplay of youth experiences of online and offline bullying/harassment and racial–ethnic discrimination across three waves.
Bullying and Cyberbullying in LGBT Adolescents: Prevalence and Effects on Mental Health
(2020) The objectives of this study were: 1) to analyze possible differences in sexual orientation (heterosexual and non-heterosexual) in the percentage of victims and aggressors of bullying/cyberbullying, as well as the amount of aggressive behavior suffered and carried out AND 2) to compare the mental health of adolescent heterosexual and non-heterosexual victims, aggressors, cybervictims, and cyberaggressors.
Racial and ethnic differences in bullying: Review and implications for intervention.
(2020). This article conducted a systematic to review relevant cross-cultural research on the prevalence of bullying, risk, and protective factors, and differences in behaviors and outcomes associated with bullying in these populations.
Was that (cyber)bullying? Investigating the operational definitions of bullying and cyberbullying from adolescents' perspective.
(2021) This study aimed at investigating the operational definitions of both bullying and cyberbullying provided by adolescent victims and perpetrators, by inquiring the weight of traditional criteria (i.e., frequency, deliberateness, imbalance of power, and harm) as well as dominance in the perception of these phenomena.
Pathways from Childhood Bullying Victimization to Young Adult Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms.
(2021) This study aimed to examine the pathway from childhood bullying victimization to young adult bullying and depressive and anxiety symptoms.
Does Anxiety Symptomatology Affect Bullying Behavior in Children and Adolescents with ADHD?
(2023) This cross-sectional, clinic-based study aims to investigate the associations between anxiety symptomatology and bullying involvement in youth with ADHD.
Bullying and physical violence and their association with handgun carrying among youth growing up in rural areas
(2023) This study builds on prior research showing a strong relationship between handgun carrying and delinquent behaviors among urban youth by examining the association between handgun carrying trajectories and various types of violence in a rural sample.

Library Collection

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Books

The Bully Free Classroom by Allan L. Beane
Call Number: VIO BUL BULLY
ISBN: 9781575421940
Publication Date: 1999-05-01
More than 100 prevention and intervention strategies teachers can start using immediately. All are easy to understand and simple to implement; many require little or no advance preparation or special materials.
Cyber Bullying: A prevention curriculum for grades 3-5 by Sue Limber; Robin M. Kowalski; Patricia W. Agatston
Call Number: VIO BUL CYBER
ISBN: 9781592857159
Publication Date: 2009-01-28
One in five 'tweens', or students from ages 8 to 12, report knowing a friend who has been bullied online. Seven per cent of tweens report having been bullied online themselves. This title provides age-appropriate activities that help students communicate respectfully with others when using cyber technology.
Cyber Bullying: A prevention curriculum for grades 6-12 by Susan P. Limber
Call Number: VIO BUL CYBER
ISBN: 9781592855964
Publication Date: 2008-09-08
This eight session program is designed specifically for students in middle school and high school. Using stories based on actual news events, students participate in small group discussions that center on real-life issues that teens face on the Internet everyday. At the end of the program, students work in small groups to create a plan for their own social networking Web site*. *Students do not actually create a social networking site.
The ABC's of Bullying Prevention by Kenneth Shore
Call Number: VIO BUL ABC
ISBN: 9781887943833
Publication Date: 2005-12-01
This book provides an innovative approach to addressing the problem of bullying in schools.
Gender, Bullying, and Harassment by Elizabeth J. Meyer
Call Number: VIO BUL GENBUL
ISBN: 9780807749531
Publication Date: 2009-04-23
This book offers suggestions to help positively transform the culture of schools and reduce the incidences of gendered harassment.
Safe school ambassadors: Harnessing student power to stop bullying and violence by Rick Phillips; John Linney; Chris Pack
Call Number: VIO BUL SAFE
ISBN: 9780470197424
Publication Date: 2008-04-11
An essential guide for school administrators, counselors, teachers, parents, and youth organization leaders.

DVDs

Bullied: A Student, a School, and a Case that Made History
Call Number: DVD 2
A student, a school and a case that made history tells an inspiring story of a young gay man who took a stand against the bullying he experienced in school.
Bully Bystanders: You Can Make a Difference
Call Number: VIO BUL BULBYS
Video program that features a real-life drama on bystanders that intervene for a student being bullied which affects the outcome of the incident, based on real-life events.
Gen Silent [DVD]
Call Number: DVD 6
A documentary about LGBT aging.

Anger Management

Facts and Data

Evidence

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

The effect of multimedia-based education on students’ anger management skill
(2021) The present study aimed to determine the effect of multimedia-based education on students’ anger management skill.
The effect of anger management skills training on anger status of the people with HIV.
(2020) This study investigated the effect of anger management skills training on the anger status of people with HIV.
Racial/ethnic and gender disparities in anger management therapy as a probation condition.
(2020) This study examined whether race/ethnicity and gender predicted sentencing to anger management therapy as a probation condition.
Effectiveness of anger-focused emotional management training in reducing aggression among nurses.
(2023) The aim of this study was to conduct a 5‐h training program on anger‐focused emotional management for nurses and verify its effectiveness.
Development and validation of Yoga Module for Anger Management in adolescents.
(2021) Yoga, which is considered as a holistic and integrated approach is explored in this study to develop and validate a school-based yoga program for anger management in adolescence.

Handouts

Print out these brochures to distribute to groups or ask a librarian for help with printing.

Anger (Children's Health Fund)

Library Collection

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Books

Stop the Anger Now by Ron Potter-Efron
Call Number: VIO ANG STOP
ISBN: 1572242574
Publication Date: 2001
Responding to Anger by Lorrainne Bilodeau
Call Number: VIO ANG RESPO
ISBN: 1568386249
Publication Date: 2001
Depression, Anger, Sadness by Youth Communication; Al Desetta (Editor)
Call Number: MEH MENH DEPANG
ISBN: 1933939796
Publication Date: 2009
The Anger Workbook for Teens by Raychelle Cassada Lohmann; Julia V. Taylor (Foreword by)
Call Number: VIO ANG ANGER
ISBN: 1572246995
Publication Date: 2009
What to Do When Your Temper Flares by Dawn Huebner; Bonnie Matthews (Illustrator)
Call Number: VIO ANG WHAT
ISBN: 1433801345
Publication Date: 2007
Strategies for Anger Management: Reproducible Worksheets by Kerry Moles; Amy Leutenberg Brodsky (Illustrator)
Call Number: VIO ANG STRAT
ISBN: 1893277178
Publication Date: 2003

Games

Temper Tamers: Helping Kids Cool Off and Manage Anger
Call Number: VIO ANG TEMPER
Chill Skills: Anger Management Tips for Teens
Call Number: VIO ANG CHILL

Emotional Health

Facts and Data

Evidence

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Mental health screening for children and adolescents.
Ivey, J. (2020). Pediatric Nursing, 46(1), 27-32.
Human-animal-environment interactions as a context for youth social-emotional health and wellbeing: Practitioners’ perspectives on processes of change, implementation, and challenges
(2020) The aim of this study was to elucidate processes of change that may underlie human-animal-environment interactions (HAEIs) and key implementation considerations.
The longitudinal relationship between child emotional disorder and parental mental health in the British Child and Adolescent Mental Health surveys 1999 and 2004
(2021) This article seeks to understand the effects of child psychopathology on parental mental health.
Relationship of children's emotional and behavioral disorders with health care utilization and missed school.
(2020) The objective of this study was to assess the association between emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD), missed school days and healthcare visits while controlling for sociodemographic factors, and comorbid medical conditions in a nationally representative sample.
Implementation of an Integrated Behavioral Health Specialization Serving Children and Youth: Processes and Outcomes
(2020) This article reports on a project that involved the development and implementation of a graduate-level social work specialization focused on integrated behavioral health practice with children and adolescents.
Characteristics of the ideal healthcare services to meet adolescents' mental health needs: A qualitative study of adolescents' perspectives.
(2022) This study aimed to explore adolescents' perspectives on the ideal healthcare services to meet their mental health needs.

Library Collection

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Posters

Circle of Support
Call Number: Poster 3
Problem Solving Chart
Call Number: Poster 28

Books

Girls in Real Life Situations by Julia V. Taylor; Shannon Trice-Black
Call Number: MEH EST GIRLS
ISBN: 9780878225439
Publication Date: 2007-09-01
This unique group counseling curriculum provides over 80 activities divided into ten session themes for young girls in grades K-5.

Mental Health Apps

The following are apps that can be used to assist individuals with their mental health needs:

VirtualHopeBox
This app contains simple tools to help individuals with coping, relaxation, distraction and positive thinking. This app provides positive activity planning, distraction tools, and interactive relaxation exercises including guided imagery, controlled breathing, and muscle relaxation. Content can be personalized with pictures, recorded messages, coping cards, inspirational quotes, positive affirmations, and music.
MindShift
This app helps teens and young adults cope with anxiety by facing it instead of avoiding it. This app includes relaxation exercises, lists of symptoms of anxiety, and strategies to manage worry, panic, conflict, ordinary anxiety, and three specialized categories of anxiety: test anxiety, social anxiety, and perfectionism.
Thought Diary
This app uses the principles of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to help an individual cope with anxiety and depression. This app helps users to evaluate, understand, and change their thoughts and feelings. This app helps users to identify their emotions, analyze how and why they are feeling this way, challenge those negative beliefs, and change their thinking patterns for future situations.
Dragon In The Attic
This app is a re-playable game to help children 8-12 years of age cope with bullying. This focuses on health and well-being choices to provide greater awareness and instill confidence.
PTSD Coach
This app helps individuals with Post Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to manage their condition by providing education about PTSD, information about professional care, self-assessments for PTSD, and opportunities to find support. This app allows individuals to record and track symptoms and provides relaxation skills positive self-talk, anger management, and self-help strategies. This app can be customized and networking.
MoodKit
This app is designed to help you apply effective strategies of professional psychology to your everyday life. MoodKit helps you take action to improve your life, feel better by changing how you think, monitor your mood progress, and develop self-awareness and healthy attitudes.