Wellbeing and social connection can generate “an upward spiral” by reinforcing one another
“Sunshine Calls” help depression and loneliness, study finds
6 Reminders That Healing After Sexual Violence Is Possible (and 6 More Messages of Support)
Americans more than ever have no friends– Another data point for my post from last week.
There are quite a few ideas to consider before you talk to someone you love that I highly encourage you to read. The last thing you want to do is create a situation where they feel judged or stigmatized but it happens more often than it should. (It should never happen, we aren’t even close to that.)
However, there is one thing that I have found really helps whenever someone is talking about their own mental health issues, or feeling embarrassed about considering therapy for themselves and it’s quoted right there in this article:
“If you’ve gone to therapy, you can share your experiences with them, too. It can help to let them know they aren’t alone in seeking help. “
I stumbled upon this post from Psych Central today that I hadn’t seen before. As I read it, I considered sharing it and pulling out a quote to focus on, like I sometimes do, but I decided not to. I decided that because there are multiple things you should go read. The article talks about the signs of childhood trauma, the causes of trauma, and some suggestions for treatment.
Then the author, Melissa Gooden, suggests books for parents, caregivers, and kids, links to places where they can learn more or get help, etc.
Came across this list of books from the Younique Foundation website earlier. The list is specifically aimed at partners, family, and friends of sexual abuse and assault survivors. If you find yourself close to someone who is a survivor, there are worse things you can do than pick up one of these books. BOOKS FOR…
This was one of the hardest things for people in my life when I was at my worst with depression. Once it was “out there”, people just stopped interacting with me unless they absolutely had to, and then they were so clearly uncomfortable around me that they were no help at all. Do interact with…
Depression in men: half as likely to be diagnosed but three times more likely to result in suicide. We need to talk about male mental health. tags: CA Depression A childhood lost to abuse tags: CA ChildAbuse Male Survivor Book Project – 2014 – This Tangled Web tags: CA ChildAbuse People who suffer mental illness can…
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