News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
I’m glad there’s a study that finally shows something I’ve suspected for awhile now: This type of self-critical thinking explains what’s called the “liking gap.” The liking gap describes how we systematically underestimate how much other people like us. In … Continued
This, in a nutshell, is an example of the problem we face. “Since its grand opening in 2002, this unit—the only place in eastern Montana where a person with a mental health emergency can be admitted for inpatient care—has … Continued
This article is mostly about early childhood development, but I think this is a beacon of hope for all survivors. “Although this sounds dire, reparative experiences of attachment can help us grow and resolve our trauma. These experiences can come … Continued
Check In on Your Friends :: It’s More Than A Meme How Long-Term Friendships Enrich Our Lives A Review of “The Medical Model in Mental Health” 5 of the Best TED Talks on Mental Health Employees still scared to open … Continued
I don’t know that this a surprise to many of us who advocate for mental health issues, but it’s always nice to have a study show that talking about mental health is a normal way, during everyday life, does have … Continued
This is also a really important way to look at healing from abuse. Baby steps. For all the same reasons given in the quote, and the article below, we need those constant reminders that we are moving forward. “This is … Continued
We know we have more people dealing with depression and anxiety than we have resources to help. We also know that being “connected” is a huge part of suicide prevention and can even help with anxiety and mild depression. Why … Continued
Why the pressure to be perfect is impacting our mental heal Are Online Friends Better than No Friends at All Mental Health is not a choice, compassion is! Understanding How Trauma Affects Children Isabella Mori – Self-Stigma: It Can Happen … Continued
The article isn’t necessarily about abuse survivors, or trauma survivors, but I think the skills are important, and we should pay special attention to this paragraph: “It feels good to think that everything that’s good that happens in your life … Continued
This is a fairly educational piece, because the notes, on the surface, don’t seem all that abnormal. But as the article says: But taken in context, the correspondence penned by disgraced ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick to the young men he is … Continued