Mental Health Words

Shared Links (weekly) Aug. 8, 2021

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

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Sharing – “Why is it still so hard for young people of color to get therapy?”

Sharing – “Why is it still so hard for young people of color to get therapy?”

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As I see it, there are two problems here that, while not unique to this group, may be exacerbated for them: Many young people of color who are facing mental health or substance use challenges don’t seek therapy because of the stigma and shame associated with mental illness in their communities. When they do, they…

Link – How podcast ‘The League of Awkward Unicorns’ is changing the dialogue on mental illness

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Shared Links (weekly) Sept. 26, 2021

Shared Links (weekly) Sept. 26, 2021

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Sharing – A suicide safety plan saved my life. Here’s what it looks like, and why it worked

Sharing – A suicide safety plan saved my life. Here’s what it looks like, and why it worked

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

So, maybe before you or someone you love, gets into a crisis situation, it would be a good idea to work on this kind of plan with a professional, so that when you really need it, it’s there. Of course, as Kimberly points out, that means we should be able to talk about our struggles and our own risks when it comes to suicidal thoughts in the first place without the fear of being stigmatized.

Sharing – Lost in the Storm

Sharing – Lost in the Storm

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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.

Sharing – What Not to Say to Your Grieving Friend

Sharing – What Not to Say to Your Grieving Friend

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I’ve seen so many examples of people who felt the need to say something to a grieving spouse, child, etc., that they wind up saying something that makes everyone who hears it cringe. There are some good examples of what not to say in the article below, but maybe this sentence is the best thing to remember:

“In the end, the best thing to say when you don’t know what to say is just that. “I don’t know what to say, but I’m here for you.” “

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