Sarah and Daniel’s article is spot on for these two points. We are talking more about mental health right now, but… Talking about mental health won’t help, unless it extends to the talking about the reasons why so many experience mental ill health, and what collective action we can take to address those drivers. Secondly,…
What Does Life Look Like Beyond Mental Health Stigma M Is for Mental Health Awareness Month Five Strategies for Coping with Anxiety During the Pandemic ‘Saved my life’: Support group for male sexual violence survivors see significant growth Northern Ireland Mental Health Arts Festival roles out virtual programme this week Mental health matters—and it’s ok…
This is something so many of us deal with. In fact I was in conversation during our weekly #SexAbuseChat on Twitter talking about something similar: ““You need to be kinder to yourself, Jonny.” Those were the words of virtually every single mental health professional I saw in my 20s. I knew they were right. I…
With this week being the third anniversary of her father’s death. Lily Cornell Silver has chosen this time to announce her new podcast focused on mental health. “My goal for this project is simple: to help normalize the open discussion of mental health,” Silver wrote. “Now more than ever, people are struggling with mental wellness…
I think it’s a good sign for the elimination of stigma when a site like good housekeeping is sharing a list like this, helping people find support, and connect with others. Either that, or this pandemic is really pushing everyone to recognize the importance of taking care of our mental health. Or both. Regardless, check…
A charity by the name of Samaritans from the UK has put together a ton of resources, one of which caught my eye because it’s a question we hear quite often: What to do if you think someone isn’t OK Not only do they have a section on what do do if you’re worried about…
