May is National Mental Health Month

In recognition of National Mental Health Month, the Community Health Information Services of the Palm Beach County Library System and the Boynton Beach Mental Health Initiative are sponsoring special book displays in selected branches for the month of May.

You can pick up free brochures and other helpful information from these locations: Glades Road Branch, Greenacres Branch, Hagen Ranch Road Branch, Lantana Road Branch, Royal Palm Beach Branch, and West Boynton Branch.

Members of the Boynton Beach Mental Health Initiative create a display at the West Boynton Branch to bring awareness to the importance of mental health issues.

Two special programs scheduled in May are:

Finding Equilibrium in Stressful Times
Tue, May 17, 7:00 pm
Jupiter Branch
Maya Malay, MA. in Theology, Counselor and Meditation Instructor, will demonstrate meditation techniques which can assist us in decreasing stress and achieving equilibrium and greater health and happiness. (60 min.) Preregister.

Caring for Yourself in Challenging Times
Tue, May 31, 2:00 pm
Royal Palm Beach Branch
Are you ever anxious, tired or just feel worn out? Managing stress is hard work. A representative from Hospice of Palm Beach County will provide information on how you can use massage, aromatherapy, breathing techniques, and meditation to de-stress. (60 min.) Preregister.

CHIS Telephone: 561-233-2736; South County & the Glades: 888-780-4962
CHIS website: http://www.pbclibrary.org/health.htm
CHIS email: http://www.pbclibrary.org/forms/chisform.asp