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Link – Online CBT Shown To Be Effective Even for Severe Depression
This is good news, We have a massive shortage in terms of resources available to those who need them. If we can find something like apps that can assist those who are waiting for treatment, or as a supplement to treatment, all the better. This study seems to show that they might just be effective…
Link – Male suicide drops to lowest level in 30 years amid reduced mental health stigma
So this is some positive news for the UK, even though there are still over 5,000 total per year, a shocking number for a country of that size. The overall news though, is a bit more of a mixed bag: “Collectively there’s been huge effort towards men and we’re starting to see the effects of…
Linked – Here’s how you can connect to friends who are depressed
How about that, I just wrote about how worrying about being the “perfect” friend with the “perfect words” was getting in the way of actually being supportive yesterday, and then I stumble upon this great post from TED. It’s full of helpful advice, like this under the list of “Dos” “Do absolve yourself of responsibility…
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When Your Partner Was Sexually Abused as a Child: A Guide for Partners Mental Illness Behind Bars: The Lessons of Orleans Parish https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/health/ex-footballer-paul-stewart-s-heartbreaking-story-to-highlight-the-need-to-take-men-s-mental-health-seriously-1-10112459 Techniques to Spot Childhood Depression Solutions To Stop Sexual Violence Against Children Covered In New Report 5 Ways To Check If Your Children Are Safe Online The lifelong cost of burying our…
Link – Two-thirds of children referred for mental healthcare in England not treated
Sadly, this is probably about the same in other countries as well. “Data from 32 NHS Trusts in England showed about 60% of under-18s who are referred to child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) by their GP are not receiving treatment, according to figures obtained by Spurgeons children’s charity.” The reason I believe it’s…
