Reading – #NoShame in Mental Illness: A Reading List
A good list of recent articles! #NoShame in Mental Illness: A Reading List
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Reading – Help for Men Experiencing Depression and Mental Illness Stigma
A Canadian website named Heads Up Guys is taking direct aim at the silent epidemic of male depression, mental illness and suicide. Andrea has very positive things to say about it! Help for Men Experiencing Depression and Mental Illness Stigma
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Reading – Paedophelia investigators warn VIP sex abuse inquiry that job can ‘drive you mad’
I know from conversations I’ve had with forensic examiners about investigations into child porn, and how that can have a lasting negative impact on you, and I know from my interactions with many who advocate on behalf of children, or survivors like I do, that you have to step away from it. Living your life…
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Reading – 39 Things I Discovered as a Child Sexual Abuse Survivor
An honest look at one survivor’s journey, struggles, victories, and all! I always find it interesting to see others documenting the things they have learned on their journey toward overcoming child abuse. Each of us has a unique journey to take, and yet we can learn so much from each other as well. 39 Things…
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Reading – Why Do People With Mental Illness Self-Sabotage?
I would say the reasons are the same for survivors as well. Healing requires taking responsibility for your actions going forward, and no longer having the “victim” excuse, and that identity can become so ingrained that it’s hard to let go of. I think this is a big area of struggle for any survivors who…
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Reading – Tumblr Is Becoming A Resource For Teen Suicide Prevention
Good for them for trying to make a positive difference in place of the mess that many social networks become for teens. Personally, I find Tumblr to be a scary place when you consider the idea of suicide contagion, and how having that much discussion about suicide on a day to day basis might be…