News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Thanks Congressional Suicide Prevention Champions for Introducing the Suicide Prevention Act What You Need to Know About Suicidal Behavior Why Celebrity Narratives Can Be Dangerous for Your Mental Health The challenges of protecting your … Continued
I have experienced this myself, and have witnessed it in others. “Picture a person with serious depression. Did you imagine someone with low mood and lower energy struggling to get out of bed? That’s the popular image of people battling … Continued
I feel like this is something that needs to be shouted for everyone in the back to hear. Whether you’re talking about exercise, certain eating habits, medication or whatever else we read about online as being the “cure” for depression. … Continued
Dr. Friedman has some suggestions. Some may work, others may not, but his last sentence is the one that needs to jump out at you: “Every day, 16 young people die from suicide. What are we waiting for?” We are … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
‘They travel hours to see a doctor for a minute’: India’s mental health crisis Millions Of Americans Battle Major Depression But Don’t Get The Help They Need ‘We have no solution’: Grim state of Oregon mental health system laid bare … Continued
Universities shouldn’t just treat mental illness – they should help prevent it too How Does Your Sense of Self Relate to Depression? FCC votes to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911 – Eventually, you’ll be able to dial … Continued
Guys, let’s be honest, this statistic is just as true outside the UK as it is inside where this survey was done, and it’s proof positive that we aren’t doing something right. The mental health charity surveyed 3,000 men and found … Continued