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Shared Links (weekly) Aug. 8, 2021
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Sam and Chris Gould: Twins’ suicides lead to victim policing change
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Polly’s story: The long-lasting and corrosive impact of child sexual abuse
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Struggling Activist And Feeling Helpless
– Before you can do more to help others, you need to also take care of your own mental health.
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The science behind panic attacks — and what can you do to manage them
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“Instagram therapy” and how women use social media for mental health support, solidarity
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Prison and mental illness: the unmet needs associated with reincarceration
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