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Link – The Downside of Mental Health Awareness
This is the reality. Yes, raising awareness is a good thing. Letting people know they are not alone and eliminating stigma are great things. But…. Having mental health awareness means more people will be able to recognize signs of mental illness, seek care for themselves, and support others. So here comes the bad news….
Sharing – 4 Books on Mental Health Written by People of Color
I am, obviously, not a Person of Color, but I recognize that this quote is true, and want to share these kinds of resources as a way to help where I can.
BBC Headroom Collection of Mental Health Tools
Simply put, there is a lot of stuff available at the site, from articles, radio shows, mindfulness tools, etc. to BBC TV programs dedicated to mental health topics.
If nothing else, make a note of it and spend some time wandering around and see if any of the tools that are available would be helpful to you, and if they are, come back and let us know!
Link – Are Mental Health Awareness Efforts Doing Enough to Combat Stigma?
I strongly agree with this: “My biggest suggestion is that we need to have conversations about mental health with more than just people in the mental health community. I love us, I really do, but talking in circles can only do so much for us. Definitely keep sharing your stories of mental illness through mental…
Shared Links (weekly) Oct. 18, 2020
When mental health emergencies end in fatal police encounters
How You Can Use Mindfulness to Guide Neuroplasticity to Improve Brain and Mental Health
How to Help a Suicidal Friend
Crisis Services & People of Color — We Can Do Better: Interview with Vic Armstrong
These apps make mental health easier for people in the margins
What We Know About LGBTQ Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Why hope is essential, not a luxury
Budget-Friendly Ways To Get Support For Your Mental Health
