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Shared Links (weekly) Nov. 26, 2023
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Financial crises damage people’s mental health – our global review shows who is worst affected– Layoffs, poverty, medical debt, etc. are risks that aren’t solved with exercise.
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Nonstop images from Israel-Gaza war can affect mental health. How to cope
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Caring for Those Who Have Experienced Trauma: Tips for Family and Friends
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Rosalynn Carter’s Advocacy for Mental Health Was Rooted in Compassion and Perseverance
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How To Deal With Social Anxiety During Thanksgiving, From An Expert
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Reviews Elsewhere – Bi The Way by Lois Shearing
I came across this review on the Scene website, and I wanted to share it with you because one of the things we know is that LGBTQ+ folks are more likely to deal with mental health issues, and also suffer a higher rate of suicide. So while the book is about being Bi, and not directly about mental health, during Suicide Prevention Week I think it’s important to share resources for groups who often struggle with seeing their own stories told. Based on the review, I think this book seems like exactly that type of thing, a voice of an underserved group.
Link – One in three children entered foster care in 2017 because of parental drug abuse
As I’ve been writing recently, when childhood trauma goes untreated, or not prevented in the first place, it can often lead to problems with addiction in adulthood, as well as many other things. (Not in everyone, but it is a significant factor statistically) Now we see that not doing anything about that childhood trauma, is…
Link – Why I Write About Depression
I think Chris Brogan provides an interesting perspective on why we talk about depression. “I Want Depression to Be Seen as Normal Not “normal” like “hey, everything’s okay!” but more normal like “this is just a thing. Some people have it AND they do other stuff.” I want companies and employees and customers and friends and…
Sharing – How would a new bill requiring parental consent for mental health emergencies impact child sex abuse victims?
One problem with blanket rules for everything is that there will always be a situation where the rule harms someone. Parental consent rules are one example. Sure, it’s great when parents are involved in their kids’ care. It’s ideal, even.
That assumes they have good parents, though. When the thing a kid needs protection against is the parent, you can’t demand the parent’s consent for that.
