Table of Contents
Series Foreword xi
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xv
Introduction xvii
1 The Teen Brain and Mental Illness 1
Adolescent Development in a Nutshell 2
Adolescent Behavior 3
The Adolescent Brain 4
Teens and Autonomy 7
Teen Psychological Development 8
Typical Teen Behavior versus Mental Illness 9
Notes 12
2 The Many Faces of Mental Illness 13
Anxiety Disorders 15
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) 15
Panic Disorder 16
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 17
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 18
Mood Disorders 19
Depression 20
Bipolar Disorder 21
Eating Disorders 23
Anorexia Nervosa 23
Bulimia Nervosa 25
Binge-Eating Disorder 27
Psychotic Disorders 28
Psychosis 28
Schizophrenia 29
Schizoaffective Disorder 31
Substance Use Disorders 31
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) 31
Tobacco Use Disorder (TUD) 32
Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) 33
Stimulant Use Disorder (SUD) 34
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) 35
Disruptive Behavior Disorders 36
Disruptive Disorders and Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADHD) 36
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) 37
Conduct Disorder (CD) 37
Self-Harm 38
Mental Health Disorders and Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 39
Is Autism Spectrum Disorder a Mental Illness? 39
Teens with ASD and Mental Disorders 40
Notes 41
Additional Readings 42
3 Being Prepared for Teen Mental Health Crisis 43
Online Mental Health Resources 43
American Psychiatric Association (APA) 44
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 45
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) 46
Teen-Focused Online Resources 47
Medline Plus-Teen Mental Health 47
TeenMentalHealth.org 47
Training on Mental Disorders 48
City/County Public Health Departments 48
Mental Health First Aid USA 49
Library Mental Health Initiatives 49
San Francisco Public Library Social Worker Program 50
Pima County Library Nurse Program 51
California State Library Mental Health Initiative 52
Funding for Mental Health Trainings 52
Navigating a Teen Mental Health Crisis 53
Legality of Assisting Teens with Mental Disorders 53
Library Policies and Procedures 54
Working with Local Community Resources 56
Notes 56
4 Assisting Teens during a Mental Health Crisis 57
How to Recognize a Mental Health Crisis 57
Tips to Approaching a Teen in Crisis 58
Assisting Teens Who Are Suicidal 59
Assisting Teens Experiencing a Panic Attack 62
Assisting Teens Experiencing Psychosis 64
Assisting Teens Who Experience a Drug/Alcohol Overdose 65
Assisting Teens Who Are Harming Themselves 66
Assisting Teens Who Are Aggressive 67
Self-Care and Debriefing a Crisis 68
Notes 69
5 Creating a Teen Mental Health Initiative 71
Why Build a Teen Mental Health Initiative? 72
Proposing the Teen Mental Health Initiative to Library Management 73
Educating and Supporting the Staff 74
Supporting a Culture of Change 74
Supporting Staff beyond Trainings 76
Creating a Safe Space 77
GLSEN Teen Safe Space Kit 78
Safe Space Signage 79
De-Stigmatize Mental Illness through Dialogue and Community Building 80
Tap into Your Teen Advisory Boards 80
Connect with Local Youth Organizations 82
Connecting Teens with Local Mental Health Organizations 82
Constructing a Teen Mental Health Resource Center 83
Note 86
6 Building and Promoting Better Services for Teens 87
Building Partnerships with Youth and Mental Health Organizations 88
Developing Teen Advocacy Programs 89
Teen Mental Health Advocacy Seminars 89
Adapting Traditional Programs 90
Teen Book Clubs 90
Book to Movie Discussions 91
Arts and Crafts Programs 92
Life Skills Programs 93
Physical Fitness Programs 94
Services and Programs for Teens with Mental Illness 95
Teen Counseling Services in the Library 95
Instant Access to Mental Health Services 97
Sharing Online Resources with Teens with Mental Illness 98
Advocating for Teens through Outreach 99
Outreach Events 99
Mental Health Workshops for Parents and Mentors 100
Media and Social Media Campaigns 102
Empowering Teen Advocates 102
Notes 104
7 Planning for the Future 105
Developing an Evaluation System 106
Documenting and Evaluating the Teen Mental Health Initiative 106
Tracking Time and Staying Organized 106
Program Evaluations 107
Patron Feedback 108
Develop a Master Plan 109
Planning the Future with Partners 110
8 Creating a Self-Care Plan 115
The Importance of Self-Care 115
How to Develop a Self-Care Plan 116
Techniques to Prevent Workplace Burnout 120
Creating Boundaries at Work 120
Meditation Exercises 122
Physical Exercise 123
Daily Affirmation 125
Notes 126
Appendix A Resources for Teens, Parents, and Teen Advocates 127
Appendix B Resources for Teen Librarians 133
Index 139
