This is a few months old, but it’s an interesting study. As much as we know touch can be comforting, and something like a hug can make a huge difference in our emotional well-being, for some sexual abuse survivors, it may not have that same effect. Adults who were traumatized as children may be more…
I don’t really make resolutions at the new year, because, let’s face it, most of us mean well, but never really get anywhere with them. On the other hand , I found myself intrigued by this article: Why “New Year, New You” is damaging to mental health The reason I found it so interesting is…
I agree with what George says here about speaking out – Sometimes, when the others we’re concerned about include employers, spouses and children, it’s OK to exercise your right to just be quiet. At the end of the day, while we wish dealing with a mental health issue would be met with only love and…
More college students are seeking help for mental health, but what happens when there aren’t enough counselors? These LGBTQ Books Tackle Mental Health, Abuse, and Grief How can we leverage technology for better suicide prevention? This is Why “Boundaries” is My 2020 Power Word Youth sports create opportunities for sexual abuse. What can parents do?…
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…
There is a lot of good information crammed into this article, but I just want to highlight the raw numbers for you: About 1 in 6 males have experienced child sexual abuse or adult sexual assault. As of 1998, 2.78 million men in the U.S. had been victims of attempted or completed rape. I’ve been…
