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(Don't) call me crazy : 33 voices start the conversation about mental health What does it mean to be crazy? Is using the word crazy offensive? What happens when such a label gets attached to your everyday experiences? In order to understand mental health, we need to talk openly about it. Because there's no single definition of crazy, there's no single experience that embodies it, and the word itself means different things -- wild? extreme? disturbed? passionate? -- to different people. (Don't) Call Me Crazy is a conversation starter and guide to better understanding how our mental health affects us every day. Thirty-three writers, athletes, and artists offer essays, lists, comics, and illustrations that explore their personal experiences with mental illness, how we do and do not talk about mental health, help for better understanding how every person's brain is wired differently, and what, exactly, might make someone crazy. If you've ever struggled with your mental health, or know someone who has, come on in, turn the pages, and let's get talking.

Guts Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away ... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on?

Big Nate : I can't take it! Life can be stressful for Nate Wright. At school, Mrs. Godfrey makes every day a nightmare. At home, he's stuck between Ellen, his incredibly annoying older sister, and Dad, perhaps the most clueless parent of all time. And don't get him started on Gina, the ultimate teacher's pet, or Artur, the unassuming exchange student who bests him at every turn. It's enough to make even a can-do kid like Nate scream: 'I CAN'T TAKE IT!'

The things a brother knows Although they have never gotten along well, seventeen-year-old Levi follows his older brother Boaz, an ex-Marine, on a walking trip from Boston to Washington, D.C. in hopes of learning why Boaz is completely withdrawn.

Gabi, a girl in pieces Sixteen-year-old Gabi Hernandez chronicles her senior year in high school as she copes with her friend Cindy's pregnancy, friend Sebastian's coming out, her father's meth habit, her own cravings for food and cute boys, and especially, the poetry that helps forge her identity.

What to do when you worry too much : a kid's guide to overcoming anxiety Teaches school-age children cognitive-behavioral techniques to reduce and overcome anxiety, fears, and worry, through writing and drawing activities and self-help exercises and strategies. Includes introduction for parents

Jack's worry Jack has been looking forward to playing the trumpet in his first concert, but on the morning of the big day, Jack becomes anxious about performing and his worry starts to grow.

Don't worry Bear A caterpillar reassures a worried bear that they will see each other again when the caterpillar emerges from its cocoon.

Go away, worry monster! Worry Monster loves "helping" Archie worry, especially the night before he starts his new school. Archie feels so anxious that his head hurts, his tummy flutters and his heart pounds. He soon realizes the only way to feel better is to make Worry Monster go away. He does his belly breaths and faces facts to challenge his inner fears.

What if ...? What if Joe doesn't like the party he's going to? What if he doesn't like the food or the games or the people? As Joe and his mom walk down the darkening street, Joe's imagination starts to run wild. And as they search for the right place, he wonders 'what if ... ' at each house, peeking in to see some surprising sights. From the award-winning former British Children's Laureate Anthony Browne comes a picture book whose slyly bewitching setup unfolds to a reassuring ending.

Oh, the places you'll go! Advice in rhyme for proceeding in life; weathering fear, loneliness, and confusion; and being in charge of your actions.

Death note. Vol. 1, Boredom Light tests the boundaries of the Death Note's powers as L and the police begin to close in. Luckily Light's father is the head of the Japanese National Police Agency and leaves vital information about the case lying around the house. With access to his father's files, Light can keep one step ahead of the authorities. But who is the strange man following him, and how can Light guard against enemies whose names he doesn't know?

Death note. Vol. 2, Confluence Light thinks he's put an end to his troubles with the FBI--by using the Death Note to kill off the FBI agents working the case in Japan! But one of the agents has a fiancée who used to work in the Bureau, and now she's uncovered information that could lead to Light's capture. To make matters worse, L has emerged from the shadows to work directly with the task force headed by Light's father. With people pursuing him from every direction, will Light get caught in the conflux?

Death note. Vol. 3, Hard run Light is chafing under L's extreme surveillance, but even 64 microphones and cameras hidden in his room aren't enough to stop Light. He steps up the game, but before the battle of wits can really begin, a family emergency distracts him. But even though Light isn't using the Death Note right now, someone else is! Who's the new "Kira" in town.

The hobbit An illustrated edition of the fantasy classic

Black Panther : A nation under our feet, Book 1 T'Challa confronts a dramatic upheaval in Wakanda that will make leading the African nation tougher than ever before. When a superhuman terrorist group calling itself The People sparks a violent uprising, the land famed for its incredible technology and proud warrior traditions will be thrown into turmoil. As suicide bombers terrorize the population, T'Challa struggles to unite his citizens, and a familiar villain steps out of the shadows. If Wakanda is to survive, it must adapt -- but can its monarch, one in a long line of Black Panthers, survive the necessary change? Heavy lies the head that wears the cowl!

Ultimate Spider-Man The first volume of an excellent new series that is a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic Spider-man story.

How do I feel? : a dictionary of emotions for children A dictionary of emotions for children ; with 60 definitions to help children identify and understand their emotions.

I want my hat back A bear almost gives up his search for his missing hat until he remembers something important.

This is not my hat A little fish thinks he can get away with stealing a hat.

We found a hat Two turtles find a hat that looks good on both of them, but, with fairness in mind, they decide to leave it be, until night falls and one of the turtles changes its mind.

The rock from the sky Turtle really likes standing in his favorite spot. He likes it so much that he asks his friend Armadillo to come over and stand in it, too. But now that Armadillo is standing in that spot, he has a bad feeling about it ... This book is a meditation on the workings of friendship, fate, shared futuristic visions, and that funny feeling you get that there's something off somewhere, but you just can't put your finger on it

Birdsong When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of nature and art. As the seasons change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett's textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationships and shared passions.

The balcony When a little girl moves from her home to an apartment in the city, she takes her plants with her and one by one they grow and bloom and change both her world and the world all around her as she makes a new friend.

The gobbledegook book : a Joy Cowley anthology The gobbledegook book collects favourite rhymes and stories from Joy Cowley in a bumper book for the whole family.

The Toon treasury of classic children's comics A collection of comics drawn from Golden Age comic books from the 1940s through the early 1960s features selections from such comics as Captain Marvel, Pogo, Donald Duck, and Dennis the Menace.

Little Witch Hazel : a year in the forest In this four-season volume, Little Witch Hazel rescues an orphaned egg, goes sailing on a raft, solves the mystery of a haunted stump and makes house calls to fellow forest dwellers. But when Little Witch Hazel needs help herself, will she get it in time? Little Witch Hazel is a beautiful ode to nature, friendship, wild things and the seasons.

Solutions and other problems Solutions and Other Problems includes humorous stories from Allie Brosh's childhood; the adventures of her very bad animals; merciless dissection of her own character flaws; incisive essays on grief, loneliness, and powerlessness; as well as reflections on the absurdity of modern life.

I spy super challenger! : a book of picture riddles Rhyming verses ask readers to find hidden objects in the photographs. Contains the objects most difficult to find in the previous books.

I spy A to Z : a book of picture riddles Rhyming text leads the reader to find objects hidden in the photographs.

I spy spooky night : a book of picture riddles Rhyming verses ask readers to find hidden objects in the photographs.

A silent voice. 1 Shoya is a bully. When Shoko, a girl who can't hear, enters his elementary school class, she becomes their favorite target, and Shoya and his friends goad each other into devising new tortures for her. But the children's cruelty goes too far. Shoko is forced to leave the school, and Shoya ends up shouldering all the blame. Six years later, the two meet again. Can Shoya make up for his past mistakes, or is it too late?

A silent voice. Vol. 2 It's been five years since Shoya Ishida bullied Shoko Nishimiya so badly she left their elementary school, because of one simple difference between them: Shoya can hear, and Shoko can't. In the intervening time, Shoya's life has changed completely. Shunned by his friends, Shoya's longed for the chance to make up for his cruelty. When it finally comes, will he find the voice to tell Shoko he's changed? And will Shoko listen?

A silent voice. 3 Years ago, Shoya met Shoko, a girl who can't hear. His youthful boredom bred cruelty, and he stole away what should have been her happy childhood years. Now, as a high schooler, his own despair has driven him to understand how wrong he was. When he meets Shoko once again, that despair turns to hope. But is it really possible to make up for the happiness he stole away?

Find Waldo now The reader follows Waldo as he travels through different time periods in history and must try to find him in the illustrations of some of the crowded events in which he participates.

Where's Waldo? The reader follows Waldo as he hikes around the world and must try to find him in the illustrations of some of the crowded places he visits.

All along the river Bunny Rabbit has lost her toy duck. So Bunny and her brothers jump in their boat and head down the river in search of Little Duck. Join them on their journey from the mountaintop to the open sea.

Have you seen Gordon? A purple tapir named Gordon refuses to remain hidden and decides to stand out.

Strange Planet: The Sneaking, Hiding, Vibrating Creature When the nearest star rises, Lifegiver has an exciting quest planned for Offspring! Follow along as they observe a strange creature that sneaks, hides, and vibrates around their house. Hilarity ensues as the blue beings try to mimic this talented creature.

Because of Shoe and Other Dog Stories An illustrated anthology of stories about dogs and their relationships with humans, for readers of varying levels

Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know What do dogs know? How do they think? The answers will surprise and delight you as Alexandra Horowitz, a cognitive scientist, explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human.

Dogs: From Predator to Protector How well do you know our favorite furry companion? Did they really descend from wolves? What's the difference between a Chihuahua and a Saint Bernard? And just how smart are they? Join one friendly mutt on a journey to discover the secret origin of dogs, how genetics and evolution shape species, and where in the world his favorite ball bounced off to.

Nose Knows: Wild Ways Animals Smell the World Lift the flaps to find out how rabbits, giraffes, snails, clown fish, lions, dogs, bees, and more use scent to find family or food, to leave messages for friends, and to warn away rivals."

Please Take Me For a Walk A dog gives many good reasons it likes to go for a walk--to chase away the neighbor's cat, to greet people on the street, to watch guys shooting hoops, and to feel the wind lifting its ears.

Sniffer Dogs: How Dogs (and Their Noses) Save the World Readers will discover how detection dogs are able to use their noses to find everything from people, both alive and dead, to explosives to ... whale poop. These working dogs work to please, work to play, and work for love.

I don't want to be a frog A frog who yearns to be any animal that is cute and warm discovers that being wet, slimy, and full of bugs has its advantages.

Spells A small frog wants to kiss a princess, a desire that leads to a series of hilarious misadventures.

Clarity : Clear Mind, Better Performance, Bigger Results. We all have so much going on. A million different projects, to-do lists longer than your arm. We all worry about things -- money, deadlines. With all this buzzing around in our heads it's often a nightmare trying to concentrate on one thing. What if someone could show you how to empty your mind of all the noise? If you could be shown how to de-clutter your mind and concentrate on one important thing? Well Jamie Smart, state-of-mind specialist, can do just that -- with Clarity he will show you how to get real clarity of thought. You'll learn how to clear your mind and become less stressed and more productive -- and as a result, more confident in your abilities.

In your power : react less, regain control, raise others In Your Power offers a guide to show up as powerful in a world that makes many people feel powerless. Offering a toolkit for resiliency in the modern world of stresses we face, Melnick utilizes a mental framework, called Power Portals, to provide readers with a "sorting" function that processes external stimuli objectively, neutralizes negative messages and impulses to stay centered and not let what is "out there" manipulate what is "in here." Through the twelve Power Portals, readers are given a new approach to stop reacting to others' limitations and instead raise themselves and others to be limitless. It is a formula for maintaining the best version of yourself all day long so you can be better for your teammates and your family.

Unashamedly superhuman : harness your inner power and achieve your greatest professional and personal goals Within us all is a huge pool of untapped potential. We can discover this when we learn how to manage our instinctive response to the crises and pressures we face, especially now. The need for improved mental, physical and emotional wellbeing, and the ability to inspire a resilient mindset has never been greater. We were never designed to run in stress mode, and in a seemingly constant state of fight or flight. So, in those situations where we have little control over the sources of pressure, our only option is to influence the way in which we respond. Unashamedly Superhuman is a neuroscience-based peak performance training for anyone interested in reversing the impact of distraction and uncertainty. Combining powerful elements of executive coaching with scientific research and cutting-edge delivery to produce a powerful solution, Unashamedly Superhuman helps you accomplish your wildest professional goals while reclaiming time, space and freedom in your personal life

The self-care mindset : rethinking how we change and grow, harness well-being, and reclaim work-life quality Inclusion. Wellbeing. Care. This is the future of work. The new generation no longer wants to accept that work hurts and that to succeed, we must sacrifice our well-being and health. Throw in the fact that our three core relationships - "self," "others," and "work," are overlapping like never before, and to create the future of work we all want to see, we must rethink self-care in the workplace and stop seeing it as something we do on our own time, but rather a mindset that provides us with the fuel and tools to change and grow. The Self-Care Mindset is an extension of Jeanette's most valuable teachings; rooted in solving the burnout crisis and navigating change and uncertainty through a more inclusive and holistic approach to self-care where we protect and harness our most important resource: our humanity. Once presented with the many paradoxes surrounding self-care, readers will be walked through three sections: "Think," "Engage," and "Act." In each section, they will be introduced and given proven tools and frameworks Jeanette has designed to help navigate FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) including, the "Power Pause," the "C.A.R.E. Framework," and "AAA." Focusing on "work-life balance" is outdated and not relevant to our new world. Now is the time we focus our efforts on "work-life quality" and this starts with recognizing that work is an ecosystem of relationships, and it starts with the one we have with ourselves. Accessing what it means to be human and equipping ourselves with the tools to reclaim agency in our lives and our work - which is the true definition of self-care

The Playful Life Play is not just for kids! The Playful Life shows you why and how to bring more playfulness to all aspects of your life. You'll explore how to create meaningful, relevant, and fun experiences for yourself and others through both a playful mindset and playful behaviors. Through research and twenty-plus years of teaching children and adults, authors Dr. Julie Jones and Jed Dearybury have found that play is not only fun, it's essential to a full life.This book will equip you with new definitions, ideas, and ways of thinking about play for your daily life. If you strive to find balance, overcome stress, and enjoy each day through play-The Playful Life is a must listen for your life journey!- Learn what play means and why it's so essential to our everyday lives- Discover the incredible benefits of play to your physical and mental health- Get ideas for incorporating play into your everyday life- Begin healing past traumas and grow into the person you are meant to be-through play and playful living!Building on the popular book The Playful Classroom, this is a new and exciting take on what play does for all of us-physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively.

The art of happiness : a handbook for living One of the world's greatest spiritual leaders teams up with a psychiatrist to share, for the first time, how he achieved his hard-won serenity and how readers can attain the same inner peace.

Let's Talk Let's Talk is a free and anonymous mental health service students can use to meet with a therapist, no appointment required, via Zoom. If you are feeling stressed about the end of the semester, need to talk, concerned for a friend or family member, want advice, or want to to see what therapy is like, have questions about what to expect, log in Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm. First come first served. Sessions last about 30 minutes or less and there may be a virtual waiting room if the therapist is seeing another student.

Student Guide to Mental Health and Well-being Resources The essential mental health student survival guide. A small booklet with a holistic health focus designed to act as a guide for Fresno Statestudents to navigate all their mental health and well-being care options. It includes information about available counseling services, basic needs services, nutrition and physical activity programs and services, survivor advocacy, campus resources, after-hours resources, community mental health services, and self-care tips.

Success Over Stress Therapy Group Counseling Drop in via Zoom to learn how to manage stress for success; address sleep issues, time management, work-life balance, relaxation and more.

Breathe Out Stress Guided Meditation Sessions Drop in via Zoom to participate in gentle stretching and guided meditation.

End of Semester Survival Resources As the end of the semester approaches, here are a few reminders of health and wellness events, services and resources you can add into your end of semester survival kit.