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Shared Links (weekly) Aug. 27, 2023
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How to be a good listener – and how to know when you’re doing it right
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Social Media and Mental Health– It’s more complicated than politicians would tell you it is. Make sure you’re not leaving kids to figure it out on their own.
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World Senior Citizens’ Day: Signs of mental illness in elderly

Link – Relevant Fiction Reviews: Anxiety & Depression
I stumbled across Carolyn’s post with reviews about fictional books that happen to feature depictions of anxiety and depression. I especially love her intro: “Anxiety, depression, and panic disorder are featured in these recommended books. They are, in my opinion, well-depicted with realism and authenticity. Often, mental illness is isolating, and these books remind those…

Link – The sooner the better – help children and young people manage emotional wellbeing
This is one approach to the large problem I was talking about earlier this week. Getting emotional support and mental heath resources to people at a young age would help them need it less as adults. “Easing the pressures on children and young people by teaching them how to manage their emotional wellbeing should be…

Sharing – I tested every major online therapy website, preferred without video
I am somewhat surprised by Amy’s findings too, that she much preferred not having video calls with a therapist. But when I read this paragraph, it started to make a little more sense. “To my surprise, my favorite method of communicating with an online therapist was via messaging. I found myself being more open and honest…

Sharing – Teen Suicide: What Parents Need to Know
We have said often that the best prevention we can offer is to simply keep people connected to those around them. When you’re talking about teens, staying connected to them as parents is vital. When it’s a friend, another family member, an adult, a kid, etc. the best thing we can offer is staying connected with them.
That connection, that knowledge that they are not, in fact, going through this pain alone can make all the difference.
Why not offer it?