Shared Links (weekly) Jan. 18, 2026
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Sharing – Mental health books: Books to boost your mental health
These are Joanne’s suggestions, and I wanted to share them with you all in the interest of offering some small reviews of books about mental health issues. As she says: ” I think everyone needs a self-care library – if you need a little inspiration for what to include in yours, here are some of…
Sharing – Saying these words when someone is upset is the best thing you can do
This seems like the should be obvious, but it’s not: When someone is upset about something, validating and understanding their feelings isn’t going to necessarily make them suddenly forget why they’re angry. That person will still be upset, but validation helps them maintain some self-worth and optimism. So often, when we talk about our mental…
Shared Links (weekly) Dec. 28, 2025
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Sharing – 47% Of Americans Believe Seeking Therapy Is A Sign Of Weakness
So, some of that 47% who think seeking therapy is a sign of weakness have, themselves, sought out therapy. I can only assume then that these messages about it being a sign of weakness are so ingrained that people will even view themselves as weak.
I know this feeling. It’s not easy to shake. We do, however, need to do it. It needs to be normalized to the point where we don’t view it as a weakness.
Shared Links (weekly) April 23, 2023
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Wellbeing and social connection can generate “an upward spiral” by reinforcing one another
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“Sunshine Calls” help depression and loneliness, study finds
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6 Reminders That Healing After Sexual Violence Is Possible (and 6 More Messages of Support)
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Americans more than ever have no friends– Another data point for my post from last week.
Link – Feeling Completely and Utterly Alone Because You Have a Mental Illness? This Can Help
I know we all feel this way, even if we know it’s not true. “You know that you’re not the only person on this planet to be in pain. But it doesn’t matter. Because it looks like everyone around you is just fine. You’re the only one who has a hard time getting out of…
