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This is something so many of us deal with. In fact I was in conversation during our weekly #SexAbuseChat on Twitter talking about something similar: ““You need to be kinder to yourself, Jonny.” Those were the words of virtually every single mental health professional I saw in my 20s. I knew they were right. I…
Sharing – Suicide Prevention: Why “Just Reach Out” Isn’t Good Enough
I’m sharing Anja’s post from last Sept. because I agree with what she says, during Suicide Prevention month, we’ll hear a lot about “reaching out”, but will we also acknowledge how many people will have no resources to reach out to? Or about things we can all do to look out for others and assist…
Link – 60% girls, 35% boys abused sexually in childhood: Survey
“”For a sexual abuse victim, getting family support is a must. It leaves the child mentally traumatised and can also cause severe depression for a lifetime. In the survey, we found that 20 per cent respondents reported abuse to parents but only about half of the parents enquired further into the matter,” said Dr Mundada….
Link – I’m a Doctor and I Struggle to Help Men With Depression
I think what Michael says here is massively important, and is killing men all around us every single day: “As his son and a physician, how could I have missed that my father was depressed? When we think of depression, we often imagine a sad, mopey individual dragging their feet?—?the human version of Eeyore. But…
