News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
Sadly, I think Erica is right about this. I too take part in a lot of raising awareness, online and off, and I’m glad to see some of those campaigns go viral and really help people feel less alone in … Continued
Helping Someone With Suicidal Thoughts: Reach Out to a Friend Today World Mental Health Day 2019: Letter to a Suicidal Person How to Deal with an Anxiety Attack What to Do When You Say the Wrong Thing to Someone with … Continued
They made the announcement on World Mental Health Day yesterday, that they were taking aim at the increasing numbers of men in the UK dying from suicide, especially those who are not comfortable talking to someone about their issues. The … Continued
Misinformation Crusader: Writing About Mental Illness Crisis text lines, apps offer online suicide prevention alternative Mental Health Professionals are Susceptible to Stigma, Too Elizabeth Smart tries to be the one voice that makes a difference Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in … Continued
If you see someone on social media who you think might be in trouble, or in danger of self-harm, many of the social networks have teams ready to respond to reports from their “friends”. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has … Continued
Facing Mental Health Stigma What Is It Really Like to Stay at a Psychiatric Hospital?t American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Invests $6.2M in Scientific Research to Prevent Tenth Leading Cause of Death How to Manage Your Mental Illness at Work … Continued
What to Watch Out for And How You Can Help College Kids With Depression Symptoms A male adult survivor of child sexual abuse speaks out: How silencing feeds the cycle of trauma – Firstpost When Was The Last Time You … Continued
Let’s hope this gets approved quickly, and makes it possible to have an easy to remember number for anyone to reach out during a crisis quickly. The need has already been demonstrated with the current number: Once implemented, people … Continued
We know we have more people dealing with depression and anxiety than we have resources to help. We also know that being “connected” is a huge part of suicide prevention and can even help with anxiety and mild depression. Why … Continued
This look from the Guardian at SHOUT, a text service based in the UK should help you get a feel for what they are doing: “We hear from hundreds of people across the UK each day who are vulnerable and … Continued