Shared Links (weekly) May 14, 2023
-
APA Report Says That Media & Politicians Are Simply Wrong About Kids & Social Media; Media Then Lies About Report “The American Psychological Association has put out a thoughtful, nuanced study, about kids and social media, that suggests that the hyperventilating we’ve heard about is misplaced”
-
7 Simple Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself, According to Experts
-
Nothing Beats Great Friendships –“True friends are those people who ask how we are, and then wait to hear the answer.
Unknown Author” -
I spent 10 years studying what makes us happy in life—here’s the No. 1 thing I overlooked the entire time– Gretchen Rubin on how we can use our senses to help our mental health.
Another Tool in Abuse Prevention – Community
This is where the community comes in. Kids with strong connections to safe adults are less likely to be targeted and more likely to tell if they are. LGBTQ kids are less likely to struggle with suicidal ideation when they have adults who accept them as they are. Kids dealing with anxiety and depression have better outcomes when they have safe adults to talk through their emotions with, who can support them through difficult times. I’ve talked endlessly about the need for strong relationships with parents as the best preventive medicine we have for keeping children safe and supported. I’ve also talked, on my other site, about the importance of work-life balance and inclusivity when it comes to the workplace for parents. That’s what being the community that families need to succeed includes.
Shared Links (weekly) Feb. 19, 2023
-
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Suicide: An Open Letter From A Survivor
-
Teen girls and LGBTQ+ youth plagued by violence and trauma, survey says
-
Could a ‘Happiness Class’ Help Ease the Student Mental Health Crisis?
-
Mental health: it’s not always good to talk– There are times when talking is not safe or even possible.
Free Training on Being Trauma Aware.
The Being Trauma Aware website offers a free 5 module course on how to have more trauma-aware interactions.
Thinking about Therapy for your Child?
From my perspective as an abuse survivor, if you think there’s even a chance your child has been abused, bullied, or is simply dealing with mental health challenges that need help, get the help early if you can. It only gets worse the longer you wait. Read the examples, and if any of them sound like your kid, do something.