News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
Found this review over at the Santa Monica Daily Press as part of a column by David Pisarra. In it, he talks about an app for domestic abuse sufferers to document what is happening secretly, but he also mentions this … Continued
I am glad to see police departments willing to take a look at this kind of intervention instead of always responding with officers. As many have said, there are a lot of good officers trying to do the right thing, … Continued
Helping Someone With Suicidal Thoughts: Reach Out to a Friend Today World Mental Health Day 2019: Letter to a Suicidal Person How to Deal with an Anxiety Attack What to Do When You Say the Wrong Thing to Someone with … Continued
A couple of things I thought of while reading the interview linked below. Julia and her sister grew up in a similar environment, but have had different paths to recovery and healing. It was her sister who spent some time … Continued
They made the announcement on World Mental Health Day yesterday, that they were taking aim at the increasing numbers of men in the UK dying from suicide, especially those who are not comfortable talking to someone about their issues. The … Continued
The series, obviously, focuses on situations in Oregon, but I believe there are a lot of similar stories playing out around the country, so this whole series really gives us a lot to consider, and talk about. For example, one … Continued
The US doesn’t have a set number of positions, but we are definitely seeing a similar shortage when it comes to mental health resources. In England, 9.9% of full-time consultant posts in psychiatry are vacant, almost double the 5.2% which … Continued
I think this is something that often gets overlooked. It shouldn’t be: “Sometimes older people who are depressed appear to feel tired, have trouble sleeping, or seem grumpy and irritable. Confusion or attention problems caused by depression can sometimes look … Continued
Misinformation Crusader: Writing About Mental Illness Crisis text lines, apps offer online suicide prevention alternative Mental Health Professionals are Susceptible to Stigma, Too Elizabeth Smart tries to be the one voice that makes a difference Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in … Continued
This article has a lot to say about supporting someone who is dealing with a serious illness, and not being able to “fix” things for them, but this last section really hit home for me in so many situations: Choosing … Continued