I think this quote from the article really sums up my own feelings as a “techie” when it comes to kids online. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to be involved and familiar with the spaces your kids visit so you can make informed choices and have informed conversations. “If your teen could leave the…
Sarah and Daniel’s article is spot on for these two points. We are talking more about mental health right now, but… Talking about mental health won’t help, unless it extends to the talking about the reasons why so many experience mental ill health, and what collective action we can take to address those drivers. Secondly,…
What Does Life Look Like Beyond Mental Health Stigma M Is for Mental Health Awareness Month Five Strategies for Coping with Anxiety During the Pandemic ‘Saved my life’: Support group for male sexual violence survivors see significant growth Northern Ireland Mental Health Arts Festival roles out virtual programme this week Mental health matters—and it’s ok…
This is something so many of us deal with. In fact I was in conversation during our weekly #SexAbuseChat on Twitter talking about something similar: ““You need to be kinder to yourself, Jonny.” Those were the words of virtually every single mental health professional I saw in my 20s. I knew they were right. I…
I think it’s a good sign for the elimination of stigma when a site like good housekeeping is sharing a list like this, helping people find support, and connect with others. Either that, or this pandemic is really pushing everyone to recognize the importance of taking care of our mental health. Or both. Regardless, check…
This is important work done by the Internet Watch Foundation, and I’m glad they see how important the mental health impact can be. “Our analysts see more distressing images in a day than most see in their lifetime. Day in, day out, we see many children whose peace of mind is ruined by an internet…
