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The Positive Impacts of Social Media
This is the world we live in. Not one where teens would be fine if only they didn’t have social media, but one where teens take to social media to get information about mental health and other issues that they can’t talk to anyone else about. Getting rid of social media for minors will leave a void similar to the one I had growing up, where no one I knew talked about abuse or mental health issues, so I assumed I was the only one dealing with it.
That’s not a better world. I think a world where minors can access information provided by advocates who educate themselves about the facts and share their own lived experiences is invaluable. That’s what following these accounts can provide.
Link – We need mental health support at work – and every employer should commit to it
Put simply, this is a call for every workplace to have trained mental health first-aiders just like they have physical first-aiders. A number of employers are taking action. WHSmith has committed to match the number of staff that are physical first-aiders with mental health first-aiders over the next 12 months. This is an interesting idea….
Link – How Often Do Women Rape Men? – The Atlantic
“According to new research, sexual victimization by women is more common than gender stereotypes would suggest. “ Speaking of there not being a “type” of person who commits sexual assault against children, there are a lot of interesting numbers coming from studies in this article. Go read it, and prepare to be surprised. http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/11/the-understudied-female-sexual-predator/503492/
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Head of USA Swimming has Hall of Fame Invite Rescinded
Chuck Wielgus, the executive director of USA Swimming, was due to be inducted into the USA Swimming Hall of Fame, however, with the recent revelations about widespread sexual abuse of minors by swimming coaches, there was an outcry against his induction. According to the Women’s Sports Foundation’s letter to the HOF committee: “more than 100…
Link – How Mental Illnesses Affects Everyone Differently
I have often said that just because something worked for one person in overcoming a mental health issue, or healing from abuse, doesn’t mean it will work for you. I love reading about what has helped others because it shows that there is hope, not because I expect things they did to always work for…
