Posts Tagged ‘mental health’
Died by Suicide – Language Matters
It is died by suicide. Not committed suicide. This distinction matters, and it personally matters to me. I had a relative who died by suicide. “The phrase ‘committed suicide’” …ignores the fact that suicide is often the consequence of an unaddressed illness (like depression, trauma or another mental health issue). It should be regarded in…
Read MoreWhen Brain Development Views Risk With Reason
When brain development views risk with reason was in the news in 2021 – thanks to Simone Biles. Her withdrawal from the women’s Olympic gymnastics team final to take care of her mental health was met with huge support by some and huge condemnation by others. I find the condemnation reactions absurd. I mean seriously,…
Read MoreYour Mental Health Condition – What to Do When Your Friends Don’t Understand
Mental health conditions can be very serious, and yet the stigma and shame that surrounds them often keep people from getting the help they need. The following is a guest post by Stan Popovich, author of “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods.” It’s an easy to read book…
Read MoreMental Health – the Impacts of Childhood Trauma
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States, and I want to zero in on one this year’s celebration objectives – to raise awareness of trauma and its impacts. Specifically, I want to zero in on childhood trauma. As Paolo del Vecchio wrote in his article, “AWARENESS: Understanding the Link Between Life Experiences and…
Read MoreMajor Melancholy – I Love January and February. “Yeah, okay…”
Major melancholy, post holiday letdowns? – what can you do if January and February leave you feeling icky? To answer that, please find the following guest post by Bill White, M.S., a counselor, author, mentor, blogger and speaker specializing in depression, anxiety and general mental health issues. He hosts a blog, Chipur, and does a…
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