News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
I came across this article today: The Internet and Mental Health: It Helped & Hurt My Recovery As many of you know, this is a topic that is near and dear to my heart, because I think, despite media attention … Continued
This is true for anyone working in the field of mental health, or crisis intervention, and it’s also true of advocates. I’ve seen it too many times: “While compassion fatigue can happen when helpers are unable to replenish and … 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
Found this review from Louise Bradley on the Mental Health Commission of Canada website and thought the book by Anna Mehler Paperny might be of interest to readers here as well. In her words: Paperny is a journalist. She also … Continued
I know that I have a number of followers among my many family and friends on Columbus, so I wanted to take a moment and make you aware of this upcoming show in November. For those of you not in … Continued
This seems like an interesting resource to keep handy. The website NowMattersNow.org, an immediate and accessible resource for people experiencing suicidal thoughts created by a UW psychologist, has been found to significantly reduce the intensity of negative emotions in under … Continued
Radio station WUWF put together a handful of short stories and interviews on what it looks like when a child abuse claim is made, in terms of the investigation, the courtroom process, and what family counseling looks like. Some of … Continued
I feel like I just wrote something similar to this. Oh yeah, I did: “Of the top 10 shared articles, scientists found that three quarters were either misleading or included some false information. Only three were considered “highly credible.” Some … Continued
This is such an important thing to remember when you are reading social media, blog posts, articles, etc. “But depression, despite the fact that it is known by that single label, represents a broad constellation of symptoms. Some people might … Continued
I was more than a little shocked and saddened when I read the news in an email this week about the Louisiana chapter of Prevent Child Abuse shutting its doors. First and foremost, because, as the article gets into, the … Continued