Shared Links (weekly) Feb. 23, 2025
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Link – Male suicide drops to lowest level in 30 years amid reduced mental health stigma
So this is some positive news for the UK, even though there are still over 5,000 total per year, a shocking number for a country of that size. The overall news though, is a bit more of a mixed bag: “Collectively there’s been huge effort towards men and we’re starting to see the effects of…
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More than eight in 10 men in prison suffered childhood adversity 10 Real Ways to Support a Friend After Suicide Loss Common Signs of Someone Who May Be Suicidal Matt Haig: ‘I wanted to end it all, but surviving and thriving is the lesson I pass on’ The Desert of Redemption? “Lastly, in the most…
Sharing – Thinking About Reaching Out to Someone? Science Says Do It
You should read the whole thing. There’s more. Not just about how much other people appreciate it when we reach out but how much having a conversation with a stranger makes us happy, and a host of other things that appear to make us much happier than we anticipate.
We’re not very good at knowing what makes us happy. Perhaps more importantly, we’re not very good at recognizing the mental health benefits of being connected in small ways to other people. Those little connections can make a huge difference.
Shared Links (weekly) Sept. 26, 2021
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The Pandemic Has Hurt Men’s Mental Health. Other Men Can Help
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10 Mental Health Podcasts That Will Help You Feel Seen (and Teach You Something, Too)
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You are not alone: How to raise awareness during suicide prevention month
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Colleges expand mental health services for students
– It’s nice to see a report on increasing services somewhere.
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How to Respond to ‘Toxic Positivity’ Mindsets: 5 Things You Can Say
Sharing – Construction company serves as national model for suicide prevention
After losing one of their employees, this company decided to do something about it. They developed the daily toolbox talk, and they expanded their Employee Assistance Program making it easier for people to get help from counselors. Most importantly, they transformed the construction workplace culture by having open conversations about mental health, and creating a…
Sharing – Taking Control of Your Mental Health: Tips for Talking With Your Health Care Provider
For many of us in the US healthcare system, this is a common issue. We need to start our search for help for a mental health issue with our primary care physician. That conversation can be difficult, because we don’t normally talk to them about mental health concerns, and they may not be an expert…
