This Week’s Links (weekly)
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10 Daily Affirmations for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse – Oprah.com
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CBT Helps Relieve Depression When Medication Fails | Psych Central News
Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.
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