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Link – Mental Health Hospitalization Stigma: Remember Your Worth
Frankly, I’m sharing Megan’s article because I think there’s a good chance you, or someone you know, needs to hear exactly what she says here: “My husband is one hundred percent worth the struggles we face. Right now, he doesn’t feel like he is worth anything. He feels more like a burden than an asset…
Sharing – New federal data show a decline in teen suicide
It turns out that teens with safe places to talk about mental health and better access to resources are helped. There is still a lot of work to be done to close the gap between teens who need help and those who can get it, but this is the work that makes a difference in the lives of everyone when it comes to mental health. It’s also hard work. None of the possible reasons for the lower rate discussed in the article are overnight solutions. They take time, money, work, and dedication. Putting a warning label on the internet is easy, but it’s not clear that it has any effect.
Links I’m Sharing (weekly)
Depression Influencers: The Top 10 You Should Know Why we still need to hear survivor stories Mental Health Awareness Is On The Rise, But Access To Professionals Remains Dismal As Suicides Rise, Insurers Find Ways to Deny Mental Health Care – A lengthy read, but important to understand where we are, and how we got…
Recommended Reading for Supporters of Child Abuse Survivors
Came across this list of books from the Younique Foundation website earlier. The list is specifically aimed at partners, family, and friends of sexual abuse and assault survivors. If you find yourself close to someone who is a survivor, there are worse things you can do than pick up one of these books. BOOKS FOR…
RT @SurvivorNetwork: This Week’s Links (weekly): Body safety books for kids tags: CA ChildAbuse ‘Now I know it’s not just me. I know t… …
RT @SurvivorNetwork: This Week’s Links (weekly): Body safety books for kids tags: CA ChildAbuse ‘Now I know it’s not just me. I know t… …