News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
13 Great Mental Health Advocates You Should Know What parents should know about grooming — and what schools should do if they suspect it Mental Health in the workplace Startling Facts About Suicide and Mental Illness Calm through coffee | … Continued
I know I have written and linked to pieces about this before, but I really like the way this article not only talks about some of the things we are barely scratching the surface of at this time, but also … Continued
People Share Their Mental Health History on Twitter to Fight Stigma We can’t expect children to disclose sexual abuse unless adults lead the conversation A Psychiatrist’s Perspective on How to Overcome the Stigma of Mental Illness Snapchat Launches ‘Here For … Continued
How to Survive a Traumatic Experience It’s Time Us Men Started Talking To Each Other About Mental Health. Treating The Effects of Childhood Trauma Stop Self-Stigma? It’s Difficult to Do But You Can Podcast: Finding a Therapist- What to Look … Continued
I honestly think one of the reasons we see so many articles about exercise, eating right, or yes, puppies, as the cure for depression and anxiety, is because we really just want it to be that easy, so it can … Continued
Linked: Barrier To Performance: Why We Need To Talk About Mental Health At Work Why It’s So Hard to Care for Ourselves 5 ways talking about mental health changed my life Homelessness stigma stops people accessing healthcare even when housed … Continued
There is some really excellent analysis in the article below. It shows just how far we have come when it comes to having better conversations about mental health, accepting that mental health struggles are common and reducing, though not eliminating, … Continued
I agree with what George says here about speaking out – Sometimes, when the others we’re concerned about include employers, spouses and children, it’s OK to exercise your right to just be quiet. At the end of the day, while … Continued
New Research Shows Screen Time Is Not Directly Increasing Depression or Anxiety in Teenagers Caring for a Loved One with a Mental Disorder ‘Behind every man is a childhood’ – male survivor of sexual abuse speaks out The Importance of … 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