Sharing – Study finds no “smoking gun” for mental health issues due to Internet usage
When we rush to do something for the children, there’s a long history of implementing changes that do not help children. Running out to block teens from using social media might also cut them off from the only source of support they have, especially kids who do not have support at home from their parents. Creating age verification requirements threatens our privacy and creates unlimited risks for identity theft. Rushing to do something because a few studies show a possible mental health risk is dangerous.
Shared Links (weekly) Nov. 26, 2023
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Financial crises damage people’s mental health – our global review shows who is worst affected– Layoffs, poverty, medical debt, etc. are risks that aren’t solved with exercise.
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Nonstop images from Israel-Gaza war can affect mental health. How to cope
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Caring for Those Who Have Experienced Trauma: Tips for Family and Friends
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Rosalynn Carter’s Advocacy for Mental Health Was Rooted in Compassion and Perseverance
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How To Deal With Social Anxiety During Thanksgiving, From An Expert
Shared Links (weekly) Nov. 19, 2023
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The case for inviting everyone to everything– In a time when loneliness is more pervasive than ever, why not extend an invitation?
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Bringing Hope and Suicide Prevention Resources to Veterans and Military Members
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Navigating the Depths: A Personal Journey into Black Men’s Mental Health and the Power of Therapy
Mental Health Knows No Group Identity, but Our Stressors are Not All The Same
Mental health issues can strike anyone, anywhere. We wouldn’t see the numbers of people dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc. if mental health issues were only a result of group identity. They aren’t. People you know are included in those numbers, whether they’ve told you or not. While that fact should remind us that mental…
