Clearly, listening is a skill that is far too rare today. Learning how to be a good listener, though, is vital if we want to truly support someone, and it can even be a game changer in terms of being a better employee, friend, etc. But, the one thing that I will definitely keep in…
This was Laura’s experience in Scotland, but it’s not really any different anywhere else. I’m university-educated, pretty tenacious, and am lucky enough to have very strong social support systems around me but navigating NHS mental healthcare took exactly the sort of clear-headed determination that I wasn’t feeling. The fact of the matter is, the mental…
Dr. Franklin shares some really good information, about warning signs, and resources for help with suicide prevention, but maybe the best reason to read, and bookmark, the article is this one: Now is the best time to start building a collection of resources that you may need one day for yourself or a loved one….
Overcoming Your Childhood Trauma #67 – Find Your Voice -Podcast interview with your’s truly! “How’s your mind?” The quest for new ways to talk about mental illness Stop giving unsolicited mental health advice Surviving Christmas through unhappy memories Why You Can’t Just “Get Over It” Podcast: Stopping Psych Meds; What To Consider Posted from Diigo….
And this, simply, is the best reason for people to talk about their own mental health struggles, and journey. “People with depression may be more likely to seek treatment if they know of others with emotional problems or others who have sought treatment for emotional problems, suggests a study in Psychiatric Services in Advance.” It’s…
I did not know this: You may be surprised to learn that about half of sexual offenses committed against children are by children under the age of 18, usually under the age of 15. Indeed, in the United States, the peak age for committing a sexual offense against a prepubescent child is 14. This may…
