Members of the Compass House tell us how recovery from mental illness isn’t a myth.
Always so happy to hear the voices out there reminding people that they are not alone, and that there is hope. Keep it up!
“Mental illness and suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, of any age, of any background, at any time. Like with physical illnesses, people don’t choose to have a mental health problem. And they need the appropriate care to get better. Mental illness and suicidal thoughts are common issues for young people. In 2014-15, nearly a third…
The Father’s Day Problem tags: CA ChildAbuse Column: Depression thrives on secrecy and isolation – it’s time to speak out tags: CA Depression 5 Mistakes People Make When Managing Their Depression tags: CA Depression Depression, Anxiety and Life’s Ups and Downs tags: CA Depression How to Trust People Again | After Trauma tags: CA ChildAbuse Posted…
I’ve seen this too, and I’ve struggled with it at times. “I know at least in my situation, I’m terrified that one day I may have a serious setback again that requires hospitalization. What does that say to all of the people that have read my book or followed me on Twitter as I declare,…
I’m not going to quote anything from this article, because it’s a complicated issue that doesn’t break down into sound bites very well. We all want the justice system to come down hard on anyone who is guilty of abusing a child, but proving that guilt is tricky when it requires, potentially, doing more harm…
“A few months ago we put out the call to our community asking what they wish had happened in the wake of their abuse. We read each email and felt the pain, the anger, the frustration, the sadness. The loss. We decided to use their words to help parents and other adults understand what a…
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