News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
I am glad to see police departments willing to take a look at this kind of intervention instead of always responding with officers. As many have said, there are a lot of good officers trying to do the right thing, … Continued
Helping Someone With Suicidal Thoughts: Reach Out to a Friend Today World Mental Health Day 2019: Letter to a Suicidal Person How to Deal with an Anxiety Attack What to Do When You Say the Wrong Thing to Someone with … Continued
A couple of things I thought of while reading the interview linked below. Julia and her sister grew up in a similar environment, but have had different paths to recovery and healing. It was her sister who spent some time … Continued
They made the announcement on World Mental Health Day yesterday, that they were taking aim at the increasing numbers of men in the UK dying from suicide, especially those who are not comfortable talking to someone about their issues. The … Continued
The series, obviously, focuses on situations in Oregon, but I believe there are a lot of similar stories playing out around the country, so this whole series really gives us a lot to consider, and talk about. For example, one … Continued
The US doesn’t have a set number of positions, but we are definitely seeing a similar shortage when it comes to mental health resources. In England, 9.9% of full-time consultant posts in psychiatry are vacant, almost double the 5.2% which … Continued
Misinformation Crusader: Writing About Mental Illness Crisis text lines, apps offer online suicide prevention alternative Mental Health Professionals are Susceptible to Stigma, Too Elizabeth Smart tries to be the one voice that makes a difference Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in … Continued
This article has a lot to say about supporting someone who is dealing with a serious illness, and not being able to “fix” things for them, but this last section really hit home for me in so many situations: Choosing … Continued
Found this review from Louise Bradley on the Mental Health Commission of Canada website and thought the book by Anna Mehler Paperny might be of interest to readers here as well. In her words: Paperny is a journalist. She also … Continued
When I was depressed I not only had a hard time finding the energy to get into a hobby, but I also struggled in another way that I think this really resonates with: “In fact, finding an engaging hobby can … Continued