“Shame caused by sexual abuse does not pass that easily. Upon that original shame we build years of additional shame, locking it into that closet in our minds, until the burden becomes unbearable. Trying to live a healthy life while you are buried in shame is impossible. That shame is the infection that needs to…
Like the author says, therapy can be a life saver. I know, for example, that it helped me. But if the fit with a therapist isn’t right, or the client doesn’t work through things to the end, it can seem to make things worse or be a waste of time. Have you had an experience…
“The pressures of masculinity often keep men silent when it comes to their emotions — and that can have dangerous effects on their mental health. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the tenth leading cause of death for adults in the U.S. — and men are most at risk. Of the…
If you won’t, someone else might talk to them about sexual abuse, and convince them there’s nothing wrong with it. Who would you rather talk to your kids? When worry is good: Talking to your child about sexual abuse
“Depression is emotional. It is not logical. People often try to explain and rationalize to others why they shouldn’t be depressed, or tell them to look on the bright side and start pointing out all of the positives they should be seeing, etc. But the truth is, depression is an emotional state of being that…
“Then, frustrated by a lack of accessible services for depression and anxiety patients and spurred by years’ worth of existing research in web-based education in cognitive behavioural therapy, Perron started working on an app called TruReach Health — now set for release on Apple and Android devices on Sept. 9 — which gives patients a…
