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Sharing – Kindness Is Action
Kindness matters, and kids who see kindness not just directed at them, but acts of kindness that they witness second-hand, have fewer signs of anxiety and other issues.
But, as in most things, some groups are much more likely to see kindness and support directed at them, while others, especially minority and LGBTQ kids generally don’t see kindness around them as often.
Seems to me that is a simple fix for this. Work at being kind to everyone. It clearly matters to kids, and even though this study doesn’t show it, I would bet it matters to adults as well!
Link – Acceptance and Supporting Someone With Depression
Remember, no one expects you to “fix” their depression, but that doesn’t mean you need to avoid people until they are “well” again, either. Some of you might feel this means you should feel pity, sympathy or sorry for a friend with depression. Believe me, that is not what we want. All we ask is…
Link – Australian gymnasts and staff to be trained to identify child abuse
Kudos to Australia for recognizing the risk and doing what they can to make everyone involved more aware! “The Bravehearts founder, Hetty Johnston, said Gymnastics Australia had shown leadership in setting new benchmarks in child protection. “What the royal commission has discovered is that you need children to understand their rights and when they feel…
Sharing – Why Are Men So Negatively Impacted by Depression?
Could it be that those “mates” of yours who seem tired, or drink a bit too much, or complain about other external symptoms, are actually dealing with depression?
It’s worth thinking about, that much I am sure about.
Link – Kate Spade Worried What People Would Say if They Found Out Her Secret: Depression
Stigma kills. The fear of being judged for having depression leads people to suicide. Not in every case, but that it happens at all is sad. I don;t know if what Kate’s sister says about her death is true, but I’ve heard plenty of similar stories, from people a lot less well-known. “In the end,…
