Links I’m Sharing (weekly)
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I wish I’d taken my mental health more seriously in grad school
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Getting mental health care can be hard enough. Then comes paying for it.
Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.
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Link – Predators Hidden by Positive Stereotypes:Past and Present Danger
We need to stop believing that we will recognize abusers when we meet them, clearly no one recognized what was happening to hundreds of gymnasts even after some of them came forward. “Given the abuse perpetrated by famous directors, beloved coaches, trusted priests and respected politicians, etc., it may be time to tolerate the cognitive…
Sharing – Does childhood adversity dilute life’s meaning? New research reveals surprising findings.
It doesn’t have to be a grand purpose either, just something that makes you want to return each day. It can be wanting to learn something new, be there for the important days for a friend or family member, see what happens with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, or whatever makes you want to get up the next day to be part of it. That moves us to healing, showing up for our lives each day. That, to me, is purpose. What keeps you here? What keeps you connected to other people?
Do more of that.
Link – It’s Okay to Talk – But, It’s Also Okay to Take Medication
Let me go one further. It’s OK to use whatever tools are available that help you! Everyone is different and there’s no reason for anyone to not use all available tools, talk therapy, medication, exercise, etc. as long as they help! Don’t let anyone shame you into not taking care of your own mental health…
Links I’m Sharing (weekly)
People Share Their Mental Health History on Twitter to Fight Stigma We can’t expect children to disclose sexual abuse unless adults lead the conversation A Psychiatrist’s Perspective on How to Overcome the Stigma of Mental Illness Snapchat Launches ‘Here For You’ Mental Health Resource for Users Are Romantic Relationships Possible with Mental Illness? – Yes,…
Sharing – I don’t want your ‘mental health awareness’
I wanted to share this article from a Duke student because, frankly, I think this is an important thing for many of us to remember about mental health advocacy. Like Bisma, I am happy that we have so many people feeling less stigmatized, and helped by the attention being paid to depression, anxiety and the…
Link – Compass Radio Explores Recovery From Mental Illness
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! http://ijpr.org/post/compass-radio-explores-recovery-mental-illness?utm_content=bufferc72a0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer#stream/0
