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This is a completely valid question: “No one would question the need of a diabetic who needs lifelong insulin, or of someone with epilepsy who relies on anticonvulsants, so why should it be any different for mental health medication? I’m as reliant on my meds to stay healthy as people with physical illnesses like diabetes, heart…
Have You Ever Wanted to Learn More About Panic Attacks?
If you’ve ever had one, or if someone you know has talked about having panic attacks and you’d like to understand and possibly help if necessary, you might be interested in this free online course.
We Need More People Telling Their Stories – According To Science
Yes, it’s true. According to research done University of Nottingham, hearing recovery narratives can be helpful to people dealing with mental health issues: So, from the perspective of a person facing mental health problems, does it help to have access to other people’s recovery stories? A new systematic review conducted by researchers from the University…
Shared Links (weekly) July 17, 2022
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What to Say, and Not to Say, to Someone Who’s Grieving – We don’t deal with grief well, we haven’t learned how to handle it for ourselves, let alone someone else. It’s time to learn.
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Researchers surprised to find seven adult health conditions linked to childhood abuse
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Taking a mental health day can be good for you – here’s how to make the most of one
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Call 988: New suicide hotline can help as mental health crisis worsens
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R. Kelly Sentencing: Being Abused Is Not an Excuse to Abuse Others
Link – Mental Health First Aid for Suicide Prevention
This seems like a good idea. Mental Health First Aid was created for the layperson, and I recommend members of the community to take this training – even those without mental health experience. In fact, the training is especially for those without prior mental health experience. This training is an important step to suicide prevention…
