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Reviews Elsewhere – Bi The Way by Lois Shearing
I came across this review on the Scene website, and I wanted to share it with you because one of the things we know is that LGBTQ+ folks are more likely to deal with mental health issues, and also suffer a higher rate of suicide. So while the book is about being Bi, and not directly about mental health, during Suicide Prevention Week I think it’s important to share resources for groups who often struggle with seeing their own stories told. Based on the review, I think this book seems like exactly that type of thing, a voice of an underserved group.
Sharing – Opinion: Humans need to belong. What happens when we don’t?
What if we took an honest look at the most important people in our lives and dedicated ourselves to making them feel like the matter? What would that require of us? Can we honestly say it is too much to ask?
Link – Child abuse and survivor support helplines
This list is from iTV and covers the resources available to those of you in the U.K. Keep it handy! http://www.itv.com/thismorning/child-abuse-survivor-support-helplines
Links I’m Sharing (weekly)
The Surprising Benefits of Social Connections We Lost Our Son to Suicide. Here’s How We Survived. Why Mental Health Professionals Need Your Help I wish I’d taken my mental health more seriously in grad school You can help someone who is thinking about suicide How to Recognize the Signs of Trauma Bonding Mental health at…
Link – Childhood Sexual Abuse: ‘Preparation and Response’ Instead of ‘Prevention’
Liz Briggs thinks the way we approach child sexual abuse is broken. I tend to agree, to a degree. Yes, it’s important that we have children who understand who they can turn to and get support if they find themselves in a situation where someone has tried to touch them. Yes it’s important that we…
