Mental Health Resource Fair Coming Up At Library

GILROY, CA – “Mindquest,” a free, mental health resource fair, will be Saturday, May 19 at Gilroy library with activities and resources for all residents throughout Santa Clara County.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature numerous community organizations and public agencies that provide services around mental health and wellness issues, including teen topics and suicide prevention, according to organizers.

“Mental health is a subject that many families have trouble addressing,” said Nancy Howe, county librarian. “I am very pleased that Gilroy Library is able to bring such an array of valuable information for those who are dealing with these issues, as well as their loved ones and caregivers.”

Funded by the California State Library’s State Mental Health Initiative, activities for all ages are scheduled throughout the day, in addition to resource tables providing prizes and giveaways. Kids can take part in yoga, arts and crafts, and a visit by a children’s author. Adults can enjoy chair massage, yoga and adult coloring for stress relief, organizers said.

Workshop topics include mental health for teens and suicide prevention. In addition, a class on mental health for the whole family will be presented in Spanish. Other talks will touch on emotional intelligence, patient rights and dealing with emotional trauma using mindfulness techniques.

"One in five Americans has a mental health condition, including anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD and eating disorders," organizers said. "While traditionally such personal health issues have rarely been publicly discussed, society has been moving toward greater understanding and openness in talking about them."

See full schedule here.

The Gilroy library is at 50 West 6th St. in Gilroy.

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