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Calling Out for Change

My Brains Not Broken

TW: this post discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. Before I write about a post that discusses suicide, I breathe a big sigh. It’s so hard to sift through all the feelings and emotions that come with learning the news that someone has died by suicide. I don’t know what to do next.

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It’s Time To End Suicide Stigma

Relias

The increasing rates of suicide in the United States has been an issue for decades. As with many mental health conditions, American society has unfortunately applied stigma to suicide and those coping with suicidal ideation. What is suicide stigma? 7 million adults attempted suicide in the U.S.

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The Power of a Positive Impact

My Brains Not Broken

When I say the words “mental health,” where does you mind go? What is the first thing you think of? When I think of the words “mental health,” my instinct is to think about myself, and I suspect I’m not alone. However, this tendency can also do a world of damage.

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Addressing Veterans’ Mental Health: An Overview

Relias

In the line of duty, they can experience events that have a lasting impact on their behavioral and mental health. Unfortunately, once they’ve left the service, they do not always receive the care they need or deserve. That’s where your organization comes in. deployments). Among veterans, it’s especially concerning.

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Diversity Spotlight: Nadine A. Chang, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

a licensed clinical psychologist and advocate for Asian American mental health in the state of New York. These interests were fostered early in her career, as Dr. Chang’s efforts mentioned thus far have demonstrated her commitments to addressing mental health issues at the individual, organizational, and systemic level.

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The monster will get us, be quiet

Stop Abuse Campaign

I suffered from Parent Abandonment Syndrome when I was eleven, and my parents divorced. He weaned her onto alcohol in her baby bottle when she was 3. She used to keep her light on in her bedroom all night when I lived with her; she didn’t like the room dark. She tried to commit suicide when I was 11.

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Understanding Work Stress Leave in Australia

Psychological Health Care

Your work can have a significant impact on your mental health. In fact, mental health conditions related to employment stressors are now the fastest growing type of workplace injury. It’s a worrying trend, with work related mental health issues rising more than 36% in the past three years.