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“Early life stress decreases the adult ability to feel enthusiasm and experience pleasure. This is one of the reasons that experiencing stress early in life is a major risk factor for depression.” Interesting that this study shows up after I’ve written about the reality of how abused children do not have a normal development cycle….
Link – Mental health difficulties start young – so why don’t we give primary schools more help?
This is a good question in the UK, as this story lays out. It’s also a good question for everywhere else as well. I know in the US we are lacking when it comes to providing much in the way of mental health resources for kids, as well as adults. But it’s particularly problematic because…
Sharing – Why a stranger’s hello can boost your well-being: The power of weak social ties
The math seems pretty simple here. We lose nothing by being kind and friendly. We might all gain enough to prevent the loss of another life. Suicide Prevention might involve some huge programs and resources, but it can start right here in how we interact with even our most casual connections.
Link – Don’t Criticize Mental Health Coping Methods
I don’t see the issue either. “Coping methods are personal choices, so I’m going to come out and say it: people need to stop criticizing others for how they cope with mental illness. As long as the coping methods aren’t hurting the people who use them or others, I don’t see the issue. Although I’m…
Link – How to Find Accurate, Evidence-Based Information on Mood Disorders
This may be worth checking out if you are also struggling with seeing so much misinformation on the interwebz about mood disorders. There’s plenty of it out there, and even those of us who try to vet much of what we share can sometimes make mistakes. Personally I try to avoid a lot of the…
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Telltale Signs It’s Time to Treat Your Depression | World of Psychology tags: CA Depression Why Getting Good Mental Health Treatment is Complicated tags: CA Depression Mental health workers must collaborate with trauma survivors tags: CA ChildAbuse Secret sorrows tags: CA Depression Talk the Talk: 10 Tips for Starting Therapy | World of Psychology tags:…
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