News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
This is not good news for the mental health advocates who want us to believe that things “happen for a reason”, and that we grow from our pain. It’s really just not true. “In 2003, before the natural disasters, none … Continued
I wanted to share this article from a Duke student because, frankly, I think this is an important thing for many of us to remember about mental health advocacy. Like Bisma, I am happy that we have so many people … Continued
Universities shouldn’t just treat mental illness – they should help prevent it too How Does Your Sense of Self Relate to Depression? FCC votes to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911 – Eventually, you’ll be able to dial … Continued
The headline is just one of many interesting finding in this poll. Personally, what I find interesting is that 73% of respondents know someone with a diagnosed mental health disorder, yet less than 50% are very comfortable talking to their … Continued
This statement is true of all of us who have gotten mental health treatment, our stories can make a difference. “One efficient and powerful way to overcome stigma is to elevate veterans’ voices in the national discussion. PTSD can be … Continued
This has been my experience, and from talking to many other survivors over the years, I know it’s fairly common. “A PTSD sufferer can have trauma memories that are alarmingly vivid and, at the same time, infuriatingly vague. Or, in … Continued
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We are seeing a lot of studies like this, when will we start to deal with addiction as a symptom of a mental health and/or trauma issue, and not something separate? Drug addiction and mental health issues are often treated … Continued
I’ve heard some variation of all of these myths over the years from folks I interact with online and off. And, it matters if you are unable to see them as false: “Often, these take the form of patients’ false … Continued
And it’s things like this that keep people from getting help when they need it. “Jeff Dill, a former firefighter and the founder of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, said he saw a half dozen cases across the country last … Continued