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The resources on this page have been selected by eLibraryMN and Minnesota Digital Library librarians and curators to support the MN English Language Arts and the Social Studies standards, both current and pending, specifically related to mental health. Resources in eLibraryMN and EbooksMN have unlimited simultaneous user access and are freely available to anyone geolocated in Minnesota. The primary source resources detailed are available to all, regardless of location.
Please reach out with questions or suggestions about linking to, using, or sharing these resources.
Academic Research
Below is a collection of available topic overviews that link to many related articles and resources within ELM.
View this authoritative overview of the history, people, and treatments that surround mental health for students who need an introduction to the topic.
Gale in Context HS Mental Health
Gale in Context MS Mental Health
View these entries on mental health that contain a variety of readings, audio, and video around the theme. Don't forget to scroll to the bottom for 'related topics' as well.
EBSCO Explora HS Emotional and Mental Health
EBSCO Explora MS Emotional and Mental Health
Use these overviews of Mental Health to start students in the right spot to find research articles. They will be able to use the boxes below to drill until subtopics such as anxiety, body image, and more.
Ebooks
This is a curated group of fiction and nonfiction ebooks, Grade Interest Level 9-12. All titles are available to students geolocated in MN without login. Linking directly to chapters is also possible. To link directly to the titles and share in your LMS or libguides, copy the link to the title(s) you want from our persistent link spreadsheet (if you are not accessing through the MackinVia app). Reach out to us with questions about linking.
Living with Substance Addiction
Overviews the risk factors, symptoms, and definitions of different types of substance abuse, focusing on those most prevalent in teenagers. Offers teens advice on getting help, and coping strategies. Includes statistics, a glossary, organizations to contact, and additional resources.
Overviews the causes and risk factors, symptoms, and treatments of depression. Offers teens advice on getting help, and coping strategies. Includes statistics, a glossary, organizations to contact, and additional resources.
This Fragile Life: A Mother’s Story of a Bipolar Son
Chronicles the experiences of Charlotte Pierce-Baker and her son Mark's struggles with bipolar disorder, and examines the impact of mental illness on family dynamics.
Overviews the causes and risk factors, symptoms, and treatments of anxiety disorders. Offers readers advice on getting help, and coping strategies. Includes statistics, a glossary, organizations to contact, and additional resources.
Primary Sources
Resources below are recommended by MDL curators from partners in primary source history.
Please note: Some historical materials about mental health may contain terms that are not considered appropriate today. They reflect the creators' views, or those of the period in which the materials were created. While the terminology may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in a historical context for educational purposes.
Minnesota's first mental health care facility was established in St. Peter in 1866 by the state legislature.
This room was set aside for visitors of patients at the "Asylum for the Dangerously Insane" at the St. Peter State Hospital around 1919.
The St. Peter hospital included industrial therapy in its treatment program for people with mental health issues.
Maria Blaisdell's husband, a Civil War veteran, was sent to a state hospital for mental illness because she did not have enough funds to support him outside of it. Use the transcript to read her letter asking about his Civil War pension.
"Care of the Insane" Resources
This section of a 1913 book on charitable organizations provides information about state facilities and treatment for mental health in the early 20th century.
For more, see the related resources in the K-8 tab in this guide.
Interlibrary Loan/Resource Sharing
For in depth research into these topics, sometimes you need to request materials from other libraries. These can be digital or they can sometimes be printed books. There are two main options for requesting these materials. One, MNLINK, allows you to search all Minnesota libraries for the requires the use of a public library card and PIN. While many educators use their own library card to help students, it is recommended that students use their own. However, this is not always possible, so there is a second option: Minitex Resource sharing for schools. This allows one staff member per school to request items on behalf of students and have the items sent directly to the school building. If you have questions about which option is better for you and your students, reach out to us and we can help.