The Patient & Family Library

and Learning Center 

at

New York State
Psychiatric Institute

The Patient & Family Library & Learning Center is an information center designed for patients and their families.

The Library provides mental health information on disorders, treatments, community resources and coping.

Books: On Anxiety, Childhood Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Coping, Medication, Schizophrenia...and more

Brochures and Newsletters

Leisure Reading: Magazines and novels

Computers: With internet access and an extensive listing of mental health web sites

Videos: Educational, with TV/VCR’s for viewing

Spanish Language Materials

Classes: Computer Education

Discussion Groups: Mental Illness & Stigma, Health Education, Book Club

Talks: Information on understanding mental illness

The Library provides a comfortable place to spend some time, and staff who can help you find what you need. 
You are welcome to browse at your leisure.

Location:

Psychiatric Institute
 1051 Riverside Drive

5th Floor Room 5701

For Announcements and Current Library Hours Call (212)543-6713  
& 
Check The Library Bulletin Board on 6th Floor Foot Bridge.

We Invite You To Visit!