News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
I think what Margarita writes here is something we can all identify with. Many of us struggle with self-care, and when we finally do form some habits tat are all about taking care of ourselves in small ways, they get … Continued
There are really two things that I’ve been thinking about with this distancing that we’ve been doing, this article addresses one of them. Touch is an important part of not only our mental health, but also our immune system. As … Continued
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has developed, and is continuously updating, a digital toolkit for COVID-19. AFSP encourages everyone to engage in an open, honest dialogue with their friends and loved ones, to demonstrate compassion and kindness, and to … Continued
Top 10 Twitter Accounts that are Good for Your Mental Health Signs and Symptoms that Could Stop Suicide Creating Boundaries in My Relationships as an Abuse Survivor That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief The Importance of Staying Connected While Practicing … Continued
The article below points out what some of us already knew even before this pandemic situation. Yes, there are lots of services out there doing what they can to provide tips for dealing with anxiety, and how to support one … Continued
The Memory of Trauma in the Body ‘Millennials, please prioritize your mental health during coronavirus,’ says therapist Online mental health resources for coronavirus-related anxiety The Doctor Gap: Where Are All the Mental Health Care Providers? Why you shouldn’t judge yourself … Continued
There have been a number of articles that I’ve shared on social media about this, but I wanted to pause and mention this one in particular, because as someone who works with technology everyday, I cannot stress this enough. We … Continued
We’re All in This Together: Facing the Coronavirus Crisis Coronavirus and Mental Health: Taking Care of Ourselves During Infectious Disease Outbreaks Mental Health Awareness Means Talking About All Types of Mental Illness The Many Forms of Mental Illness Discrimination Watch … Continued
So says a new study out of Ohio State, and I’d have to say I would agree. The results suggest that it isn’t helpful to tell people with symptoms of depression or anxiety to simply be more grateful for the … Continued
A Rare Story of Survival – At 13, Alicia Kozak was lured from home by an internet predator. At 14 she decided she would use her story to educate and help others Podcast: Male Survivors of Sexual Assault and Abuse … Continued