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Link – Why a third of UK employees keep mental illness a secret at work
This is a nice thought, but it’s not even close to the reality of the workplace in the UK or US. Managers are rarely given any training, and many would do the exact opposite of what this article suggests, by getting rid of someone they think might become a “problem” due to their mental health…
What is the Justice System For, Anyway?
I found myself reading this interview with Dr. Mary Koss recently, and while I’m not 100% sure about the prospect of “Restorative Justice”, as she refers to it, I think that often, when we think about child sexual abuse, we fall into the same misconceptions about the legal system that she refers to when talking more broadly about sexual assault.
Namely, that the legal system is not really designed to assist with the healing of a victim.
Link – Male rape victim tells his story: ‘My abuse happened within my family’
As always, a story of a man dealing with sexual abuse, catches my eyes, but Aaron’s story highlights one important thing, with the right help, we can overcome this. As a male survivor of childhood sexual abuse, I received the right support from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) and it has changed my life….
Link – Delays in NHS mental health treatment ‘ruining lives’
People who need help, and have actually gone looking for help are unable to get it because the UK just doesn’t have it available. “A Royal College of Psychiatrists survey of the experience of 500 diagnosed mental health patients found that some had waited up to 13 years to get the treatment they needed.” 13…
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“@SurvivorNetwork: What I’m Sharing for Survivors (weekly) – http://t.co/DEqkT6JQyu” Some very important info! Think of the children! ?
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RT @patriciasinglet: What I’m Sharing for Survivors (weekly) – http://t.co/02x1eUnEmD via @Survivornetwork