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Sharing – How to Spot Misinformation About Mental Health Online
Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about mental health from online sources. I’ve also seen a lot of false information being shared as well. Some of it is from misunderstanding evidence, but most comes from someone with something to sell. There have been far too many people sharing quick “cures” and lifehacks that will treat depression and anxiety and heal us from trauma that have gone viral, and far fewer honest voices telling the truth about the solutions that are available to support mental health across society, and how complicated it can be when what the media says will work doesn’t work for an individual, because they are, in fact, an individual.
Link – It’s Time to See People Who Use Drugs and Alcohol as Trauma Survivors
I’d agree with this article. I’ve known a few people who’ve had addiction issues over the years, and I don’t know anyone who was perfectly emotionally healthy and then just started using and became addicted. That’s not the path of addiction. That describes quite a few people who maybe experimented during their college years and…
Link – Secrets, Shame & Mental Health
The study says keeping mental health issues secret creates shame in ourselves, and as we all know, shame drives people to feelings of worthlessness, self-harm, etc. All bad, bad things. So I have to agree with the article’s conclusion: In regards to shame and our mental health, I think the most helpful thing we can…
