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Mental Health Blogs
ByMikeM September 21, 2020September 20, 2020 Reading Time: 1 minute

Kevin has put together what he’s calling the “The Best Mental Health Blogs We’ve Found (So Far)” over on the Blunt-Therapy website.

He was kind enough to list this little blog among the 49 blogs that are already listed, and he’s taking suggestions for more.

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we really need more information, education, and support, when it comes to mental health. Maybe consider checking out his list, following these bloggers on social media of through email or RSS subscriptions, and spend some quality time finding better mental health?

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Sharing – Find Your Voice and Change The World?
ByMikeM August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 Reading Time: 1 minute

I love this whole article from Terry because this was the one concept that kind of put me over the hump in therapy: “We find our voice and suddenly realize: we get to be whoever we decide we want to be.” When my therapist first asked me that question, “what do you want your life…

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Suicide Prevention Hotlines Around the World
ByMikeM July 3, 2020July 2, 2020 Reading Time: 1 minute

I saw this, and tweeted about it last night, but also wanted to link it here for posterity:

https://www.suicidestop.com/call_a_hotline.html

More suicide prevention hotlines than I’ve ever seen collected in one place.

This also serves as a good reminder of my birthday fundraiser for the AFSP, I’m in the US so that is what I would direct people who want to help me celebrate or say thank you for running this site over the years, but if you aren’t in the US, I totally get wanted to support something local for you as well, so here’s a list of suicide prevention resources all over the world. If you want to support my birthday wish to raise money for suicide prevention but do it in your own country, please do. Then come back and let me know that you did. That will mean as much as anyone donating or sharing my fundraiser.

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Warning About Online Screenings
ByMikeM June 20, 2020December 20, 2020 Reading Time: 2 minutes

As the whole world has moved to being virtual, many of you may have searched for something like a depression screening online as a first step to determining if you need some assistance. I’m not saying that is wrong, but as Dr. Grohol points out, be careful with which website you decide to use. Some…

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Infographic on Coping with Stress
ByMikeM June 12, 2020June 11, 2020 Reading Time: 1 minute

Thanks to a connection on LinkedIn, I can share this infographic from MHFA England. I’m sure all of us have struggled to find good coping mechanisms for stress over the last few months, and maybe even developed some less than ideal ones. Here’s some decent ideas that you may consider, especially talking to someone!…

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Sharing – 13 Best Online Support Groups – Virtual Support Groups for Anxiety, Depression, and More
ByMikeM May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 Reading Time: 1 minute

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…

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