Your Mind Matters

In recent years there has been a groundswell of efforts to destigmatize mental health challenges; pandemic lockdown enlightened many to both the importance and fragility of good mental health.

Your Mind Matters is Nashville Public Library's mental health initiative. In an effort to equip every community member with basic knowledge of mental health, our hosts engage in conversations with local professionals and advocates on various topics through the lens of mental health.

By holding unconventional conversations addressing the many ways mental health can be affected both negatively and positively…

And by creating a space for you to learn and receive resources for maintaining or improving your socio-emotional health...

Your Mind Matters joins in the continuing work to shatter the negative and unfair beliefs surrounding mental health.

Bassam

Bassam is a NCHEC Certified Health Education Specialist, gardener, woodworker, and community wellness advocate. His work is grounded in an understanding that health and wellness are communal responsibilities, not just individual ones, and he is committed to advancing health literacy and equity through NPL's spaces and programs. Join him as he continually deepens his knowledge of health and imagines more just and compassionate pathways to wellness.

Lana

Lana is a songwriter, an artist, and a lover of all things creative. She is passionate about equitable access and believes kindness is a practice. You can find her anywhere there is sun, coffee, or a cute dog!