I posted this to my tech blog the other day and wanted to make sure that survivors were aware of it as well. If you are trying to escape from an abusive situation, be it domestic violence and otherwise, don’t trust any technology that the person you are trying to escape from had access to….
The Psych Central website is celebrating 20 years of existence this year. On Monday evening, EST, they will be hosting a free webinar to share the story of the site, and to help folks learn about what resources are available on the site. During this webinar, you’ll: Learn about the power of online information and…
There’s been a long article making the rounds of social media the past couple of days. My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward It’s an interesting look into how relationship dynamics change and the roles can reverse when one partner has a psychotic episode. Especially the struggles to regain the trust of each other after…
I have listened to podcasts for years now, mostly about technology and sports. Recently, I saw an article about mental health podcasts, which probably should not have come as a surprise to me. There are plenty of mental health bloggers, so why not podcasters too? 😉 Speaking the Unspeakable: Podcasts offer listeners (and hosts) new…
Over on BBC Radio for the next three weeks, you can listen to the 5 part series of Alan Cumming reading from his very personal memoir about his relationship with an abusive father, named Not My Father’s Son. There are also links to support services in the UK listed with each episode. If you’re interested…
Tracie has an interesting story about how she wouldn’t ask for help as a new mom, even when it was clear that she needed it. More importantly, she also lists some great resources where you can reach out and get help, whether you are depressed, a victim of sexual assault, or suspect a child is…
