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Sharing – 70% of Calls to India’s National Mental Health Helpline Were From Men
ByMikeM May 24, 2021May 23, 2021 Reading Time: 1 minute

One, it’s clear that talking about mental health issues is something that younger people are more comfortable with, and the prevalence of people under 40 who called this helpline shows that.

Two, the fact that this helpline was completely anonymous, and that most of the callers were men, would indicate that the stigma surrounding men asking for help is still alive and well, in India, and I would guess many other places as well. But, give them a way for them to discuss it anonymously, and they’ll be on it.

So how do we address that stigma so men don’t have to find an anonymous helpline and can talk about mental health issues among family, friends, and therapists.

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Sharing – Suicide awareness campaign: effectiveness on stigma and help-seeking
ByMikeM May 22, 2021May 21, 2021 Reading Time: 1 minute

Well, now we have an actual study showing that, while they don’t come close to solving some of the major issues we have with the mental health system, awareness campaigns do some good.

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Sharing – How to Draw On Your Psychological Resources
ByMikeM May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 Reading Time: 1 minute

None of these things is going to “fix” the stress and anxiety we are all feeling, but they can build up the resources we need to face it and go forward. Developing these skills is an important part of dealing with difficulties, and for survivors, they are also an important part of healing. The more strength you have in these areas, the better prepared you are to heal and move forward.

We often talk about the cup analogy, not being able to pour from an empty cup, but this article gives you really concrete ways to make sure your cup has something in it.

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Sharing – The Pandemic Finally Killed the Self-Care Myth
ByMikeM May 19, 2021May 18, 2021 Reading Time: 2 minutes

If we take anything away from this pandemic in terms of our self-care regiment, I hope that it is a recognition that many of our “suggestions” for how to practice self-care are completely unreachable to many folks without things like available childcare, stable incomes, some semblance of work-life balance, and the support of others. We can’t just toss another thing on the list of their responsibilities without making it possible for them to do.

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BBC Headroom Collection of Mental Health Tools
ByMikeM May 18, 2021May 16, 2021 Reading Time: 1 minute

Simply put, there is a lot of stuff available at the site, from articles, radio shows, mindfulness tools, etc. to BBC TV programs dedicated to mental health topics.

If nothing else, make a note of it and spend some time wandering around and see if any of the tools that are available would be helpful to you, and if they are, come back and let us know!

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Sharing – 40 Best Books About Depression That Will Inform, Inspire, and Help You Feel Less Alone
ByMikeM May 17, 2021May 15, 2021 Reading Time: 1 minute

As you know, I always try and share recommendations for books, and other resources that might be of use, so here is another list of recommended books about depression from Parade. Some of them I am familiar with, and think they are pretty good, most I’m not familiar with at all, so if you are, be sure to leave a comment letting us know your opinions!

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