Shared Links (weekly) May 25, 2025
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New To Me – Teen Suicide Prevention Series
I say new to me only because I hadn’t seen it until yesterday. It’s an animated series aimed at telling the stories of teens dealing with a variety of issues called My Life is Worth Living.
Link – U.S. college teaches veterans to heal each others’ mental wounds |
This seems like a really good idea. I hope it is massively successful. “William James College wants to bridge the cultural divide between veterans, some of whom view seeking mental health care as akin to admitting weakness, and psychologists and counselors, many of whom know little about military culture.” https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-military-psychology-idUSKBN18M116
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) March, 12 2023
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How One Radio Station’s Focus On Mental Health Helped Listeners Around The World Feel Less Alone
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What is trauma bonding? Signs and how to break a trauma bond
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Why Young People Are Languishing– there are many reasons, and it’s complicated. It’s also a serious problem.
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Reviews Elsewhere – 9 Of The Best Books For Social Skills Improving your life
Growing up, I was timid and socially awkward. There are other reasons for this, but let’s be honest, hiding my secrets and being much too busy surviving to bother with learning social skills played a big role. I had to learn later in life; even at age 54, I’m still learning. If you find yourself in the same situation, perhaps one of these could help. If you know of a teen or child, who could use some help with social skills, there are items on the list for them too.
