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Link – The stigma of mental health: it wants silence, but it needs attention
I think this is true, and I think this has become something that we can see online in a great many ways. Every time, for example, I tweet a link or share a story, I see those likes and retweets as people just wanting someone else to know. “Every time I do a media interview…
Sharing – Lack of Access to Mental Health Treatment Reduces Lifetime Income
Look, we know that untreated mental health issues impact people’s lives in many ways. Would the lack of treatment at 20 for bipolar make a huge difference in lifetime income? Of course, it would impact the ability to even finish college successfully and that would then continue to impact things significantly. Would the need to take leaves of absence or go to work every day with depression and no access to help for that cause you to be less successful? Again, statistically, I think that would be obvious that it happens more times than not.
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Link – It’s time to approach mental health like a human
I just wrote yesterday about the need to take small steps, and build confidence in healing. Today, I found this post and I think Mark puts a great spin on the same thing: You probably approach physical fitness like a human. If you want to build strength, you lift heavy things that make you feel…
Link – “How Dare I”: On Seeking Mental Healthcare While Asian-American
This is a real concern not just in the Asian-American culture, but for anyone dealing with depression who comes from a culture or family that appears to be doing well. How dare I. When I wept for reasons I’m not sure of beyond “I feel terrible,” the words said to me from a family member…
