Similar Posts
Thinking about Therapy for your Child?
From my perspective as an abuse survivor, if you think there’s even a chance your child has been abused, bullied, or is simply dealing with mental health challenges that need help, get the help early if you can. It only gets worse the longer you wait. Read the examples, and if any of them sound like your kid, do something.
Sharing – Lost in the Storm
If you’re not familiar with what it can be like to try and get the proper mental health care in the US you should read this story. However, as you do read it, I need you to understand that this story, as hard as it is, actually represents the better side of the Mental Healthcare system. Ash’s parents have some financial means and expertise to help them navigate the system, even if her Mom had to leave her job. Now imagine what this looks like for someone without those things.
Shared Links (weekly) August 15, 2021
-
A Letter to Anyone Who Experienced Trauma During the Pandemic
-
What to Know About Changing Friendships in Mental Health Recovery
-
20 Books That Have Helped People Through Depression
– What would you add the the list?
-
Trauma memes are taking over the internet. Why that can be a good thing.
– What’s your favorite trauma meme?
Stigma in the Workplace Keeps People From Getting Help in South Africa Too
I don’t know that I have a lot of readers in South Africa, but the quote from this article does go to show that this is a worldwide problem. Living in the US, and being connected to a number of folks from the UK and Australia, I may hear and read about it more in…
Link – North Dakota has too few psychiatrists. Telemedicine is helping
In 2019, it would seem that we should be putting technology to use in these types of situations, doesn’t it? “In mostly rural states like North Dakota, the nationwide shortage of psychiatrists feels particularly acute.” I’m not 100% sold that online sessions with a psychiatrist would be an exact replacement for everything you would get…
Link – Some children reach brink of suicide before getting help with mental health, charity warns
Unfortunately, this is the reality in every country right now, where the available resources don’t even come close to meeting the need. When that situation exists, you have to prioritize, and resources generally only become available to the most severe cases. Of course, if we could get help to people before they become severe cases,…
