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Link – How to Really Support a Loved One Who’s Struggling with Their Mental Illness
There is a lot of specific things mentioned in the article, but as always it all boils down to this: “Ultimately, the kindest thing we can do is what we’d do for any loved one struggling with anything: Be there. Be there to listen. Be there to sit with their pain. Be there to encourage…
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Child Suicide Attempts Are Skyrocketing in The US, And Nobody Knows Why Podcast: From Homeless to Prisoner to Olympian Really good message from @tonymhoffman about seeing people’s story instead of our biases. Child abuse survivor hopes story inspires others to step forward, seek help Mental health problems don’t end with age. Older people need help…
Sharing – 10 Best Self Help Books for Depression and Anxiety
Well, while we’ve all got some extra time on our hands, and could probably use a bit of help with anxiety, you may be thinking about finding a good book, so here are some recommendations from calmsage.com. Have you read any of these? Have your own recommendation? https://www.calmsage.com/best-self-help-books-for-depression-and-anxiety/ Also on: Facebook X
Link – The Brain Under (Sexual) Attack
This is about sexual assault, but it’s the same kind of thing we see with child abuse survivors too: Can’t we just believe survivors, or at least conduct really good investigations, without knowing about the neurobiology of stress and trauma? In theory, maybe, but often the ways people report reacting to assaults can be baffling,…
Reading – 6 Things You Need To Get Right About Depression
“Depression is very common, affecting one in five people — if not you, then a friend or family member. This makes a basic knowledge of the disorder vital for everyone. Dr. Patricia Deldin of the University of Michigan Depression Center debunks misperceptions to encourage a better understanding. “ 6 Things You Need To Get Right…
What I’m Sharing for Survivors (weekly)
Germanwings coverage is a kick in the teeth for mental health sufferers tags: CA Depression 5 Ways to Love Your Depressed Friend tags: Depression CA Why I am not brave to talk about depression tags: CA Depression Developing Hope in PTSD Recovery tags: CA ChildAbuse 6 Reasons Why Sexual Predators Target Churches tags: CA ChildAbuse…
