This Week’s Links (weekly)
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More than 40% of domestic violence victims are male, report reveals
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Male domestic violence victims need more support
“Still, a man slapping a woman isn’t culturally acceptable, so should the opposite be?”
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Sharing – Text messaging: The next gen of therapy in mental health
Interesting findings, and maybe something that shines more light around some things we’ve seen going back years about how much staying in contact with patients helps them stay connected. “In the first randomized controlled trial of its kind, a research team investigated the impact of a texting intervention as an add-on to a mental health…
Sharing – Our Brains Were Not Built for This Much Uncertainty
I guess I feel a little bit better knowing this at least:
“To stay motivated as we encounter unprecedented levels of uncertainty in every aspect of our lives, we should understand that the human brain simply was not built for this. Knowing what your brain does well — and what it does surprisingly poorly — can give you a much clearer sense of the strategies you need to not just endure, but to thrive.”
On the other hand, it’s not like the uncertainty is just going to go away and I can get back to the levels my brain is OK with. So, what do we do?
Link – Nine Ways Children Benefit From Secure Attachment
Unspoken in this article, but of obvious importance as well, is that all of the things that secure attachment help a child attain, are the same things that predators are known to look for the absence of. Kids with a healthy sense of self, real self-esteem, self-reliance, healthy relationships? Those are the kind of kids…
Sharing – Veterans Who’ve Gotten Help Have the Power to Destigmatize Mental Health Care
This statement is true of all of us who have gotten mental health treatment, our stories can make a difference. “One efficient and powerful way to overcome stigma is to elevate veterans’ voices in the national discussion. PTSD can be treated and managed because treatment and engagement absolutely work. Veterans who have successfully completed PTSD…
Link – Unloved in Childhood: 10 Common Effects on Your Adult Self
This post is about daughters who grow up without the love and support of their parents. I’d file it under emotional neglect or emotional abuse, and the ways in which it effects women into adulthood are devastating. Some, not all, of these same effects can be seen in sons who suffer from the same lack…
