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Tough Topics

North Perth Public Library

Helping you access materials on tough topics incase you want privacy!

 

The topics are found in the Non-Fiction section of our libraries, organized by the number on the spine of each book.

This information can be found on posters in the library, bookmarks at the end of the shelves, on our website or social media.

 

Please note: these resources are simply information.

If you need a phone? ask at the circulation desk

If you need a private space to read? claim a comfy chair

If you need a computer to research? ask at the circ desk

Any other inquiries? We are happy to help!

 

2-1-1 is a resource with up-to-date information on local organizations that can help

 

Call 9-1-1 if you are in a crisis

 

Abortion -------------------- 363.46

Abusive relationships ---- 362.82

Aging and ageism --------- 612.68

Alcohol --------------------- 362.29

Alzheimer’s ------------------ 616.8

Anxiety ----------------------- 152.46

Body acceptance ----------- 158.13

Bullying ---------------------- 302.3

Cancer ------------------------- 616.9

Child abuse ------------------- 362.76

Chronic pain ------------------- 616

Self harm --------------------- 616.8

Depression ------------------- 616.85

Disability --------------------- 305.9, 362.4, 649.1

Divorce & custody --------- 306.89

Drugs -------------------------- 362.29, 796.6

Eating disorders ----------- 616.85, 618.92

Endometriosis, Perimenopause & Menopause -- 618.1 

Gender identity -------------- 305.3

Grief ---------------------------- 155.93

Homelessness ----------------- 362

Infertility --------------------- 362, 616, 618,

LGBTQ+ ------------------------- 306.76

Mental illness ---------------- 362.7, 616.89

Neurodiversity & autism --- 618.9

PTSD ----------------------------- 616.85

Pregnancy -------------------- 618.2

Racism -------------------------- 305.8

Rape & sexual assault ------- 362, 364

Self esteem -------------------- 151.8

Sex ------------------------------ 306.7, 613.9

Suicide -------------------------- 362.28

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