The wife wanted to go see Love and Mercy this past weekend, and wanting to be a good husband, off we went to the theater! If you’re not familiar with Love and Mercy, it is the story of former Beach Boy Brian Wilson and his mental illness. The film cuts back and forth between a…
If suicide is indeed a top ten cause of death in the US we should probably be teaching suicide prevention as much as we teach safety for things that kill far fewer people, right? Makes sense to me! Suicide Prevention Should Be Taught Everywhere
According to their latest newsletter, the site will be offering group sessions online starting in September. Men will be able to remain anonymous and participate in the group through this chat-based service. Each group can accommodate up to 8 participants, who will sign in using a screen name of their choosing. Once signed in, they…
“Talking to your child about sexual abuse is uncomfortable. We want to empower them, not make them fearful of people.” Open lines of communication between parents and kids go a long way here! Column: Ways to talk to children about the signs of abuse
In a word, communicate. But there’s more advice in this article about how to keep those lines of communication open between you and your kids so that you know what they are doing online, and with whom. It also points out the importance of being a little tech savvy yourself, so that you know what…
The point of this article is actually the opposite of the headline, it’s a bit tongue and cheek. However, it is a legitimate problem. People see mental hospitals as being full of dangerous people, “them”, but in reality there are people all around us who are dealing with mental illness and could use the resources…
