The Drexel Libraries supports student, staff, and community well-being by providing access to books, articles, and resources that promote mental, emotional, and intellectual wellness.
Explore our curated collections to learn, heal, and find strength through knowledge. All materials in these lists are available through our catalog. Read them online or explore print materials in the Serenity Suite, our dedicated wellness space.
Domestic violence affects individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Understanding its impact and hearing the stories of survival and recovery can help foster empathy, awareness, and advocacy.
The Drexel Libraries provides access to resources to help victims of domestic violence and to help others deepen their understanding of relationship safety, resilience, and recovery.
Each October, we also highlight stories that encourage understanding, empathy and healing as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Featured Titles:
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van der Kolk
Surviving: Why We Stay and How We Leave Abusive Relationships by Beverly Gooden
Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us by Rachel Louise Snyder
Extremely Lightweight Guns: Poems by Nikki Moustaki
LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence: Lessons for Policy, Practice, and Research by Adam M. Messinger
Transgender Intimate Partner Violence: A Comprehensive Introduction by Adam Messinger & Xavier Guadalupe-Diaz
Assume Nothing: A Memoir of Intimate Violence by Tanya Selvaratnam
Men Don't Talk About It by Bernie Fette
Let Me Love You Through It by Amberlee Hoagland
Scared Silent by Mildred Muhammad
These resources are available through our catalog. Check them out and deepen your understanding of relationship safety, resilience, and recovery.
In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), explore materials that promote healing, empowerment, and education. These resources encourage reflection, support survivors, and help our community foster safer, more compassionate environments.
Discover readings, support resources, and ways to take action through awareness and advocacy.
This collection includes recommended readings, support services, and reflection activities that encourage awareness and action across our campus community.
May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the importance of caring for our emotional and psychological well-being. But mental health matters all year long. Drexel Libraries supports your mental well-being through curated collections and wellness initiatives. These resources support self-care, balance, and personal growth - from articles and reading recommendations to campus services designed to help you maintain wellness throughout the term.