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Link – The Downside of Mental Health Awareness
This is the reality. Yes, raising awareness is a good thing. Letting people know they are not alone and eliminating stigma are great things. But…. Having mental health awareness means more people will be able to recognize signs of mental illness, seek care for themselves, and support others. So here comes the bad news….
Sharing – This One Thing Heals Childhood Trauma
This is what matters. Having people around you with the knowledge and willingness to support you. Far too many survivors, youth and adults, have never had that. We’ve failed them as a society that values our own discomfort with the topic over supporting people we claim to care about.
Until we stop doing that and start connecting with anyone who has experienced childhood trauma, we’ll continue to see all of the negative effects writ large.
This week’s links via Child Abuse Survivor http://t.co/xwP4Oc7Bha
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