Shared Links (weekly) April 6, 2025
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Link – A crisis of meaninglessness is to blame for the rise in suicides
Obviously, there may be a number of contributing factors to the rise, but this article lays out some interesting thoughts. “Empirical studies bear this out. A felt lack of meaning in one’s life has been linked to alcohol and drug abuse, depression, anxiety and — yes — suicide. And when people experience loss, stress or…
Sharing – Persuading a Loved One to Seek Mental Health Support
There are quite a few ideas to consider before you talk to someone you love that I highly encourage you to read. The last thing you want to do is create a situation where they feel judged or stigmatized but it happens more often than it should. (It should never happen, we aren’t even close to that.)
However, there is one thing that I have found really helps whenever someone is talking about their own mental health issues, or feeling embarrassed about considering therapy for themselves and it’s quoted right there in this article:
“If you’ve gone to therapy, you can share your experiences with them, too. It can help to let them know they aren’t alone in seeking help. “
Sharing – Mental Health Leveled Up in 2024
Those are good things. Properly dealing with the mental health crisis will require more research, tools, and treatment resources. These don’t grow overnight; achieving them takes years of hard work, so any progress is good news.
However, I agree with Time that the incoming Presidential Administration has not indicated a preference for continuing this work with research funding, new drug and therapy approvals, or respect for the science. That puts our progress at risk.
Link – Online CBT Shown To Be Effective Even for Severe Depression
This is good news, We have a massive shortage in terms of resources available to those who need them. If we can find something like apps that can assist those who are waiting for treatment, or as a supplement to treatment, all the better. This study seems to show that they might just be effective…
Link – Reduce crime by making mental health care accessible
This is an ongoing problem, everywhere. “Prior to her arrest, Sarah had reached out to several rehabilitation centers for help with her mental health and substance abuse issues. Some said that she was not “suicidal enough” to receive treatment from their facilities. They needed proof that she had the means and intent to commit suicide….
Sharing – Touch can reduce pain, depression and anxiety, say researchers
The more I see research like this, the more I become convinced that one of the most significant losses many sexual abuse survivors suffer has to do with how complicated touch becomes for us as adults.
