This Week’s Links (weekly)
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Link – Comfort Zones: An Alternative Perspective
I am frustrated by the fact that this description is over 100 years old, and yet as I look around at society, we clearly don’t get it. “A little over a century ago Robert Yerkes, a celebrated psychologist, began speaking of a behavioral theory whereby, in order to optimize performance, humans must reach a level…
Sharing – Guys Are Sharing How They’ve Helped Friends Deal With Depression
Thanks to Men’s Health for highlighting the conversation that is actually occurring on Reddit with some of the better responses. “Mental health remains a subject surrounded by stigma, which is slowly being broken down through open and honest conversations. Communication on this topic is especially crucial for men, who often suffer in silence; suicide rates…
Sharing – Half of men have had unwanted sexual experiences, UK study finds
We have always kind of known that the estimates for all survivors is low because of underreporting, especially for men, where reporting is actually pretty uncommon. What this study is suggesting is that the numbers we typically rely on, are significantly lower than the reality.
Link – Childhood Sexual Abuse: ‘Preparation and Response’ Instead of ‘Prevention’
Liz Briggs thinks the way we approach child sexual abuse is broken. I tend to agree, to a degree. Yes, it’s important that we have children who understand who they can turn to and get support if they find themselves in a situation where someone has tried to touch them. Yes it’s important that we…
Sharing – Touch can reduce pain, depression and anxiety, say researchers
The more I see research like this, the more I become convinced that one of the most significant losses many sexual abuse survivors suffer has to do with how complicated touch becomes for us as adults.
