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We Can Talk About Being Brave By Going Public and Also How Resources Aren’t Available for Everyone
So yes, bravo to Senator Fetterman for seeking help, sharing his struggle publicly and even raising awareness and money for mental health resources.
Let’s also talk about how many people don’t have that option and do something about that too.
Sharing – Improved mental health = less chance for human trafficking
This is true for trafficking, and it’s true for child sexual abuse, and it’s true for a variety of other ways in which people might try to take advantage of someone. People with poor mental health, poor connections to other people, and living in chaotic situations are more vulnerable. The best tool to prevent these things is to work on having fewer vulnerable people.
Mental health resources could go a long way.
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Let’s take a moment to appreciate the partners of people with mental health issues 7 Common Myths About Psychotherapy The value of mental health training in the workplace Does Suicide Stigma Look Different for Men and Women? How to Move Forward When Your Story Holds You Back Friends in Crisis: What to Do When You…
Sharing – Survey reveals rapid adoption of AI tools in mental health care despite safety concerns
I work with AI professionally. I use it to get things done and to support research, but I never trust or depend on it. It’s a tool. For mental health, it can also be a tool, and I’m sure many of you are finding it helpful. I would caution all of us to be careful, though. Mental health professionals have serious reservations; I would keep them in mind.Â
Sharing – Mental Health: When People Tell You How They Feel, Believe Them.
It’s not just saying I believe you when someone tells you they are struggling with depression or anxiety. It’s all of the subtle ways we show them that we don’t believe them. The “But you don’t look”, the “you’ll be fine”, the toxic positivity, the refusal to change your own behavior in supportive ways, etc., do just as much damage. They send the message that we don’t believe what you just said is serious enough to warrant doing anything differently.
Is that the message you want to send someone who trusted you enough to admit they are struggling with you? That their struggles aren’t valid enough for you to do anything differently?
