News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has developed, and is continuously updating, a digital toolkit for COVID-19. AFSP encourages everyone to engage in an open, honest dialogue with their friends and loved ones, to demonstrate compassion and kindness, and to … Continued
Well, while we’ve all got some extra time on our hands, and could probably use a bit of help with anxiety, you may be thinking about finding a good book, so here are some recommendations from calmsage.com. Have you read … Continued
Often we see advice online to set aside some time for self-care. All too often that includes things like getting a massage, a spa day, travel, eating out, etc. Those are good, but they all cost money. They are also … Continued
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 … Continued
The documentary will air on PBS in April. Obviously, it will be focused on Los Angeles, a place where this problem is especially acute, but one that we might see play out, at a smaller scale, anywhere. It’s an important … Continued
I don’t really make resolutions at the new year, because, let’s face it, most of us mean well, but never really get anywhere with them. On the other hand , I found myself intrigued by this article: Why “New Year, … Continued
Jan McDaniel recently wrote about having a mental health crisis plan and even compared it to the steps you would take if you had a medical condition like diabetes. It is true. Think about people you know, maybe even people … Continued
As always, when I come across a wealth of information about mental health topics, I like to share. So when I found this podcast series, I started listening to some of it, and now I’m sharing it with you all. … 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
If you spend much time looking around the Google or Apple App stores, you’re bound to see quite a few apps aimed at helping people deal with depression, anxiety, insomnia, and other mental health struggles. But, we know that just … Continued