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So says a new study out of Ohio State, and I’d have to say I would agree. The results suggest that it isn’t helpful to tell people with symptoms of depression or anxiety to simply be more grateful for the good things they have, Cheavens said. “Based on our results, telling people who are feeling…
Sharing – Brown University researchers find what doesn’t kill you may not make you stronger after all
This is not good news for the mental health advocates who want us to believe that things “happen for a reason”, and that we grow from our pain. It’s really just not true. “In 2003, before the natural disasters, none of the studied Chileans displayed any signs of PTSD or depression. But, by 2011, 9.1%…
Link – What To Do If You See Someone Posting Suicidal Thoughts On Social Media, According To Experts
This is something I think many of us struggle with, and I’m glad this article came across my feeds this week. “Social media keeps us connected to all sorts of different people — acquaintances, old friends, even celebrities — and that when we see someone posting in distress, Klapow says it is possible to step…
LA Times follows up SD revenge killing life verdict
In addition to the webmaster’s comment on the main blog about media coverage, I’d just like to re-iterate my own stuck record about revenge just not working. This has no basis in religion and forgiveness whatsoever, merely practicality. Movies make revenge look glamorous and consequence-free, which we know is nonsense. There’s always a trial in…
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Sharing – Mental health requires more than hashtags and hotlines
Sadly, I think Erica is right about this. I too take part in a lot of raising awareness, online and off, and I’m glad to see some of those campaigns go viral and really help people feel less alone in their struggles, but we have to also come to grips with what changing our society…
