Shared Links (weekly) Feb 22, 2026
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Sharing – Is Mental Illness “Abnormal” If It’s Super Common?
I like this comparison to the flu, because the flu is something we all deal with in one form or another, and most people struggle with it for a time, and then get better. Some get treatment, and get better. Some get treatment, and don’t get better. Some have it worse than others, some let it linger without treatment and it becomes a more serious problem, etc. And some people, just don’t get the flu much at all, for some reason.
That sounds a lot like the diverse ways many of us deal with mental health struggles. Some are more dangerous than others, but many, many people end up dealing with it, even if just for short time.
Perhaps, if we viewed depression, anxiety, as something closer to the flu, as opposed to something to be kept secret at all costs, more people would have minor cases that are treated and recover quickly, as opposed to letting them fester and become more complicated. And the folks with more complex issues, akin to pneumonia, would not be told to just suck it up because it’s all in their head. They’d get the treatment that their illness requires, because we all recognize that mental health issues are easily as common as physical health issues, and there’s no weakness associated with them.
Sharing – Why men’s brands need to talk about men’s mental health
I have had conversations about this when it relates to child abuse as well. What company wants customers to associate their name with child abuse, after all? But this is also true: It’s far easier to tell an inspiring brand story about investing in children’s education, or saving the environment than it is to talk…
Link – Your Story Matters
Quite honestly, what Nathan writes here is true for everyone who is writing about mental health, or as a survivor. Sharing my story has been worthwhile in many ways, but there’s no denying that there’s a sense of exposure and vulnerability that accompanies it. The more open I’ve been, the more I’ve felt this way….
Shared Links (weekly) May 9, 2021
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Mental health stigma dissolving some since pandemic put the issue in the spotlight
– maybe one benefit of all this, but will it be a permanent change?
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5 Tips for Unloved Daughters on Mother’s Day
– How to Cope When Mother’s Day Brings Up Painful Emotions
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Mental Health Services Wane as Insurers Appear to Skirt Parity Rules During Pandemic
Finding Balance and Diversity in our Social Media Use
I came across this article today: The Internet and Mental Health: It Helped & Hurt My Recovery As many of you know, this is a topic that is near and dear to my heart, because I think, despite media attention to the contrary, can be part of helping abuse survivors, and those with mental health…
