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Link – Why I’m Tired Of Mental Health Awareness Events
I agree with a lot of what James has written in this article. Yes, we need to continue to talk about mental health. The attention the issue has grabbed has made a dent in attitudes and awareness, and there is more to do there.
But, despite all the talk and awareness, we still have a criminally low level of resources available actually to help people. All too often, people who hear these conversations and attend these events wind up looking for help, and finding none.
Sharing – Facing a broken mental health system, many teens fall off a ‘cliff’ in care
Personally, I didn’t get any mental health treatment until I was an adult, but the lengthy article below raises some interesting questions about what happens when someone in treatment turns 18: “There are a number of factors likely fueling those low treatment numbers. Many teens get mental health care through private providers, but those who…
When Mental Health Struggles Spread Through the Family
The parents trying to navigate the maze of mental healthcare while also trying to work to help pay for the care that winds up not being covered and be there for their other children as well. It’s a lot. All of that stress isn’t good for anyone’s health, mental and physical. Imagine trying to support a child with getting mental healthcare while also needing your own care, or dealing with illnesses.
It’s a mess. I don’t envy parents who find themselves in this position. If you know any parents in this boat, maybe see what they need. Find some way to take a little stress off. Provide a meal or two, run some errands for them, etc. They need it more than they will probably ever admit.
Shared Links (weekly) Mar. 2, 2025
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Mental Health Needs Are Often Inseparable from Work Suicidal review – a harrowing look at a hidden epidemic Don’t be afraid to say the word ‘suicide’: A caring conversation can save lives Mental Health Month: Why You Should Care I am not my mental health condition – I’m a person living with it A conversation…
