News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
Guys, let’s be honest, this statistic is just as true outside the UK as it is inside where this survey was done, and it’s proof positive that we aren’t doing something right. The mental health charity surveyed 3,000 men and found … Continued
This seems like a pretty decent idea, but I have some reservations. What do you think about this idea? Unlike a hotline for those in immediate crisis, warmlines provide early intervention with emotional support that can prevent a crisis – … Continued
This is an older post from the Mental Health First Aid site, but I’ve been thinking a lot about this, and being much more purposeful in who I follow, and what kinds of things I want in my feeds. I … Continued
Laura starts out by sharing this bit of information, that I agree is crucial for survivors to understand. A healthy person has an instinct to get away from something dangerous. Sometimes, even healthy emotions may appear negative at first glance. … Continued
These two facts are hard to explain. “Spending for all types of substance abuse treatment was just 0.9 percent of total health-care spending in 2017. Mental health treatment accounted for 2.4 percent of total spending. In 2017, 70,237 Americans died … Continued
On the one hand, this is true, if you’re recording calls, you really don’t know where someone may be calling from so you have to do this. “The response I received explained that many Lifeline call centers already record the … Continued
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 … Continued
I think Randy probably speaks for quite a few folks dealing with mental health issues. Just don’t expect us to act like the holidays are easy. Because they aren’t. And I suspect that there are 83 million other people who … Continued
When Your Partner Was Sexually Abused as a Child: A Guide for Partners Mental Illness Behind Bars: The Lessons of Orleans Parish https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/health/ex-footballer-paul-stewart-s-heartbreaking-story-to-highlight-the-need-to-take-men-s-mental-health-seriously-1-10112459 Techniques to Spot Childhood Depression Solutions To Stop Sexual Violence Against Children Covered In New Report 5 … Continued
Following up on yesterday’s post about technology and loneliness, and even a topic that also came up on the Moments of Clarity show yesterday too, comes this from Australia. Why is this topic important? See for yourself – First, loneliness … Continued