We would use different words in the US or other Western countries, but the end result might be the same: In many communities, the topic of mental health is discussed in hushed tones. It is not uncommon that a victim is seen as cursed or possessed by demons. For instance, Sibutso, a resident of Soweto…
I’ve often said something similar about being a survivor of abuse, it’s not all we are, we are a million other things as well. Perhaps we should take that same practice to mental health? You may have depression, but it’s not the sum total of you as a person, is it? “You wouldn’t say you…
I always love it when someone takes this technology, and all this connectedness, and does something GOOD with it: “One month ago, frustrated by the stigma and silence that often surrounds mental health disorders, John Sciarretta created an Instagram account that asks people to share their stories about how they coped with their illnesses. The…
This is a sad situation, but one that goes on all over the US as we have to decide what to spend money on. Mental health care, especially evaluations and treatment for addicts or others involved in the criminal justice system, is something that too many people would rather just ignore, and throw those human…
Society doesn’t value rest, it may be hurting our mental health tremendously. The researchers discovered that regular sleep disruptions are associated with difficulty in shifting one’s attention away from negative information. This may mean that inadequate sleep is part of what makes negative intrusive thoughts stick around and interfere with people’s lives, they say. https://psychcentral.com/news/2018/01/07/not-enough-sleep-linked-to-depression-and-anxiety/130871.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
This one should be obvious, but I also think it’s first on this list for a reason, it’s the one we all fall victim to “1. Stop trying to find an immediate solution” There probably isn’t one. If it was that easy, no one would struggle with mental health the way we do. Also on…
