Synapse: Supporting Mental Health in Pima County

06/02/2026

In 2026, Children's Mental Health Awareness Week took place May 4 - 10. This commemoration, part of Mental Health Awareness Month, emphasizes the importance of positive mental health and wellness in our little ones.

The books on this list address topics including anxiety, mindfulness, grief, emotional regulation, and beyond, and represent only a selection of the amazing books tackling mental health and wellness available through the library- see the Synapse page linked below for more titles for young readers vetted by our team!

In 2026, Children's Mental Health Awareness Week takes place May 4 - 10. This commemoration, part of Mental Health Awareness Month, emphasizes the importance of positive mental health and wellness in our little ones. The books on this list address topics including anxiety, mindfulness, grief, emotio...

06/01/2026

🔊 Calling all teens! 🔊 Learn how YOU can help a friend in crisis by attending one of our Youth QPR Su***de Prevention Workshops this summer at a library near you ❤️ We can ALL play a role in su***de prevention!

This training, presented by the Pima County Health Department, is a 1.5-hour training for youth ages 12-18. Attendance will be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis and is limited to 35 teens.

More infor here: tiny.cc/PCPL-QPR

05/30/2026

This May our Biblio Lotus and Synapse Affinity Teams collaborated to highlight a thoughtful collection of AANHPI-centered books exploring identity, culture, grief, and mental health, highlighting intergenerational trauma, stigma, resilience, and pathways toward healing. Check them out:

This May our Biblio Lotus and Synapse Affinity Teams collaborated to highlight a thoughtful collection of AANHPI-centered books exploring identity, culture, grief, and mental health, highlighting intergenerational trauma, stigma, resilience, and pathways toward healing. A list of some resources and....

05/28/2026

2026 may be drawing to a close, but there is still plenty of time to swing by your favorite branch to check out amazing titles on mental health and wellness 💚📖

Pictured here are beautiful MHAM displays at the Kirk-Bear Canyon, Murphy-Wilmot, Santa Rosa, and Nanini branches 🤩

05/27/2026

Looking for something to read? Check out some of the titles Synapse team members are enjoying this month!

Looking for something to read? Check out some of the titles Synapse team members are enjoying this month!

05/26/2026

May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month ( MHAM ) since 1949! Here are some diverse titles offering info on taking care of your mental health, curated by members of the library's Synapse Team.

May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month ( MHAM ) since 1949! Here are some diverse titles offering info on taking care of your mental health. NOTE: This list contains library materials that cover mental health and wellness topics. We are not medical professionals, so please always see...

05/26/2026

In honor of this month's MHAM theme "More Good Days, Together" we are sharing pictures of Synapse team members' ✨GOOD DAYS✨ each week.

Rebecca M. says: "My good day would be working on a crochet project!" 🤩

05/22/2026

In honor of this month's MHAM theme "More Good Days, Together" we are sharing pictures of Synapse team members' ✨GOOD DAYS✨ each week.

Morgen D. says: "All I need for the best 'good day' ever is quality time with my fiancé and our dog!" ☕💞

05/21/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to "fight stigma, provide support, and educate the public on mental health". Check out the lovely mental health display at our Sahuarita Library!

Learn more about Mental Health Awareness Month at the Mental Health America Website: https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month/

05/19/2026

In honor of this month's MHAM theme "More Good Days, Together" we are sharing pictures of Synapse team members' ✨GOOD DAYS✨ each week.

Jusdina N.-B. says: "My good day always includes my husband and three kids but for a really good day there is also a beach." 🥰