Washoe County Library System

"From the New York Times bestselling author of Black Man in a White Coat comes a powerful and urgent call to center psychiatry and mental health care into the mainstream of medicine As much as we all might wish that mental health problems, with their elusive causes and unsettling behaviors, simply did not exist, millions of people suffer from them, sometimes to an extreme extent. Many others face addiction to alcohol and other drugs, as overdose and...

''In this revelatory memoir, Anna Gazmarian tells the story of how her evangelical upbringing in North Carolina failed to help her understand the mental health diagnosis she received, and the work she had to do to find proper medical treatment while also maintaining her faith. When Anna is diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2011, she's faced with a conundrum: while the diagnosis provides clarity about her manic and depressive episodes, she must confront...

"A quick and easy way to understand neurodiversity as written by neurodivergent people and our families Neurodiversity For Dummies is your essential guide in understanding neurodivergent conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more. This quick and easy guide is perfect for anyone needing to know more about neurodiversity. And that's all of us—because recent estimates say that 15-20% of the world's population have some form of neurodivergence....

The Handyman Kit is perfect for those who love to work with their hands. This kit features the book Sears House Designs of the Thirties, Handyman Magnetic Board, KEVA Brain Builders, and Conversation Starters for Men. The first activity will elicity memories and stimulate conversation with the retro illustrated pieces. The second activity focuses on fine motor skills, strategy, physics, and basic engineering skills. The last activity will spark conversation,...

The Sports: Golf Kit is sure to be a hole in one. This kit features a Golf Targe Game, Playable Art Balls, and a Half Moon Pond Puzzle. The first manipulative is a great way to keep active and hit the course indoors. The second manipulative unleashes creativity, aids in sensory stimulation, and can bring calmness. The third manipulative improves mental acuity and short-term memory.

Enjoy the most beautiful trees in the world. This kit features Trees of the World Flashcards, Tree Bingo, a Japanese Maple Puzzle, and a Wooden Tile Matching Game. The first two activities work on improving memory and cognition, while building social skills. The third activity reinforces the connection between brain cells and improves mental speed and short-term memory. The fourth activity promotes concentration and sensory stimulation

Explore the outdoors through a matching game and Yellowstone-opoly. Let your mind relax as you piece together a puzzle with a beautiful mountain scene. Lastly, enjoy a fun game of Kanoodle® that will improve fine motor skills, coordination, and short-term memory.

The Sports: Baseball Kit is a homerun for baseball fanatics. This kit features two books: America's classic ballparks and Comic Book Story of Baseball, Baseball Mascot Matching Game, Baseball Mascot Jigsaw Puzzle, and Category Snap Card Game. The first two activities are perfect for achieving a sence of accomplishment, while reinforcing the connection between the brain cells and improving mental speed. The last activity will encourage creative thinking...

"Relive your days as a hard-working homemaker with the Homemaker Kit. This kit features the book Everyday Fashions of the Fifties, The Baking Cupboard, Sew Fast Game, and Costal Escape Aquapaints™. The first activity will elicit memories and stimulate conversation with the retro illustrated pieces. The second activity focuses on fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning, and problem solving. The last activity allows for relaxation...