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Reading for Loneliness

May 10, 2022 by Ana Klein Leave a Comment

There are years’ worth of studies showing that reading can boost mental health and wellbeing. And not just books written for mental health, like those at the amazing Reading Well project. No, creative fiction and poetry have amazing benefits too! And what’s more, the benefits get more specific than stress reduction. They can actually help with loneliness, which is the theme of … [Read more...]

Transgender Awareness Week

November 13, 2021 by Erin Peacock Leave a Comment

Transgender Awareness Week

Transgender Awareness Week happens every November, aiming to raise trans visibility and address issues faced by the community in everyday life. It’s a time to learn, reflect and honour transgender lives lost to violence. SGS Library+ are proud to support this awareness week and have highlighted some resources below from our catalogues that celebrate the LGBTQ+ … [Read more...]

National Stress Awareness Day

November 2, 2021 by Erin Peacock Leave a Comment

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Stress is a common experience in the UK, so it’s important to find ways that we can manage emotional and mental pressures before they become a problem. Each year on November 3rd, Rethink Mental Illness run National Stress Awareness Day to get people talking about the issue and recognise the various causes. You can find loads of information on their website if you’re interested … [Read more...]

National Poetry Day 2021 at SGS College LibraryPlus

October 7, 2021 by Dani Wolfegang-James Leave a Comment

SGS Library Plus+ National Poetry Day 7th October 2021

How do I love my college library? Let me count the ways.I love it to the depth and breadth and heightMy shelf can reach, when reading late at nightTo the ends of chapters, bookmarking my place... National Poetry Day 2021 It's National Poetry Day! Again!? Gosh, didn't that year go fast? Not that we are complaining here at SGS LibraryPlus+, because we love poetry! Every day … [Read more...]

Mental Health Awareness Week 2021

May 11, 2021 by Dani Wolfegang-James Leave a Comment

Header image, text reads "Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 / NATURE". Images of cartoonish flowers, leaves, a butterfly and a rabbit.

This year, Mental Health Awareness Week (May 10th - May 16th) is all about the benefits which spending time in Nature has upon our mental health. SGS LRC has therefore put together a highlighted collection of selected books which can help support your mental health, as well as to inspire you to get out in nature! For further tips and ideas on how to make the most of nature all … [Read more...]

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