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Sharing – Mental health: How we’ve improved and where we need to do better in 2020
There is some really excellent analysis in the article below. It shows just how far we have come when it comes to having better conversations about mental health, accepting that mental health struggles are common and reducing, though not eliminating, stigma. But, those things also shine a brighter light on the areas we are failing…
Link – 5 Ways You May Be Perpetuating Mental Health Stigma Without Knowing It
Some of these things are so common that I think many of us probably say and hear them without even thinking about how they would sound to someone who is struggling with a mental health issue, going to therapy, or taking medication. We should think about that more often, because remember, statistically speaking, there are…
Sharing – 13 Best Online Support Groups – Virtual Support Groups for Anxiety, Depression, and More
I think it’s a good sign for the elimination of stigma when a site like good housekeeping is sharing a list like this, helping people find support, and connect with others. Either that, or this pandemic is really pushing everyone to recognize the importance of taking care of our mental health. Or both. Regardless, check…
Headlines that Show Us How Bad our Mental Health Systems Are
Both articles tell the stories of people who can’t get the mental healthcare they need, and both dig into some of the political decisions that have caused this. Both also demonstrate how complicated the issue is and how much damage is being done behind the scenes by some of the same leaders who claim to support mental health.
They don’t. There are a lot of political and industry leaders who benefit from the status quo. Many people are also left behind due to a lack of affordable care. Those patients, their families, loved ones, and society pay the price when mental healthcare is lacking. It doesn’t have to be this way. It will take more than words to fix it.
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How social media saved me. How This Doctor Uses Instagram For Mental Health Awareness How to Support Someone Who Has Experienced Trauma How To Help Friends Struggling With Their Mental Health How The 5 Steps Can Help Someone Who is Suicidal – #BeThe1To The Journey of Mental Health Recovery: Why It’s a Good Thing Opinion:…
