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Link – Slipknot’s Corey Taylor has a duty to speak about child sex abuse
“‘A lot of people don’t want to talk about it or look down at it or tend to make fun of other people for having it or engaging in it. I’m trying to break that down by showing people that, yes, I go to therapy as well and I’m still trying to work out my…
Sharing – COVID-19 and Touch Deprivation
There are really two things that I’ve been thinking about with this distancing that we’ve been doing, this article addresses one of them. Touch is an important part of not only our mental health, but also our immune system. As we live in a world that is now causing us to touch each other much…
Sharing – Trying to Stay Optimistic Is Doing More Harm Than Good
We talk often about how to support someone who is struggling, and in those conversations, we talk about spending less time worrying about what to say, and more time just being present. On the other hand, there are absolutely things you should not say, and if you find yourself starting sentences with “At least”, I want you to reconsider.
Sharing – A new study has found being angry increases your vulnerability to misinformation
Really, there are two things you can do to fight falling for misinformation. You could try to never be angry, but I don’t think that’s realistic. There are things to be angry about, rightfully. We can’t go through live just not feeling anything.
The thing I think we can do, and the thing I work hard at myself, is staying humble. Never assume you “know” everything, that you never make mistakes, that there is nothing more for you to learn. That’s how you fight misinformation, and it’s also really helpful when it comes to fighting negative thoughts, depression, anxiety, etc.
Interview with Kevin Briggs, Former Patrolman on the Golden Gate Bridge
The bridge has become infamous for it’s ties to suicide, and Kevin has become somewhat famous for his work in helping to prevent suicides. The interview is a very interesting look into his work then, and the work he continues to do now that he is no longer a patrolman. I’d encourage you to read…