We know the scale of the problem.
“56 percent of Americans don’t get the help they need. Here are eight ways to find mental health services at little to no cost.”
Because while this article may not help everyone in every situation, we need to know what is available and be prepared to help connect people with resources. This is, at the very least, a place to start with that.
Given what I’ve heard about how long it can take to get help through the NHS, I guess we should be glad so many young people are trying to do something. Soaring numbers of under-18s are turning to apps, online counselling and “mood diaries” to help them manage and recover from conditions that have left…
“If you think a child may be in danger, don’t wait to report it, because it could mean the difference between life and death. “It takes a community to keep children safe, and children really do need adults to advocate for them,” says Howell.” Don’t try and decide for yourself. If you suspect abuse, say…
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“If you don’t know what it’s like to have a mental illness, but have a loved one who does, sometimes it can be hard to know what to say. Even with the best intentions, you might find yourself avoiding the subject all together or giving unsolicited advice that doesn’t end up being that helpful. Knowing…
I wish this wasn’t true, but I’m afraid my wishing it isn’t going to change the reality: “We’re not allowed in the elementary schools, and one of the reasons for that is the topic is related to sex,” McGrath continued. “However, the reality of the situation is average age of entry into the sex trade…
On a much-discussed topic around this blog, I found this NPR feature to be a very worthwhile read. Not only doers it define one of the huge problems with mental health care in the US, but it goes to talk about some solutions: “It has put the jails in an awkward position. Today the three…
