Compiled by Kathy Weiser-Alexander, updated April 2020.
-Devin Duncan
This piece is a REBLOG from “One Moment At A Time’s” blog. This woman has the courage to speak up about depression and mental illness. Please take a minute and read this and be sure to visit her blog!
“I want people to understand how, as a country the ways in which we have treated this epidemic have perpetuated the problem. We have spent the last 50 years locking people with addiction in jail without providing mental health services needed for recovery. The companies that exploded the opioid epidemic are responsible, having known the […]
What those with mental illness want you to know — One Moment At A Time
This is a ReBlog from Minnesota Prairie Roots’ blog. Please Read on and discover the valuable information Audrey is sharing here on Mental Health Awareness and First Aid!
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL. Several years ago I saw that message printed on the back of a young woman’s shirt at a community celebration. I approached her and asked about the meaning behind those words. She explained that she lives with depression and that her family has loved and supported her through her struggles. I thanked her. Encouraged her. Then walked away feeling grateful for the young woman’s openness and for her caring and loving family.
That we should all be so honest. And compassionate. But the stigma surrounding mental illness, although lessening, continues. The failure to understand and support continues. And that’s where education and training are vital—to recognize, to de-stigmatize, to make a difference in how we perceive and approach mental health.
An upcoming opportunity in my area, Mental Health First Aid, helps those enrolled in the course to identify, understand and…
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—W. Clement Stone (1902-2002)
Author, Businessman
This is a ReBLOG from Morgan’s Site, Book ‘n Volume. Please read on and support this and other hard working authors!
ACX is an Amazon marketplace where authors, literary agents, publishers, and other Rights Holders can connect with narrators, engineers, recording studios, and other Producers capable of producing a finished audiobook. The only problem is, they refuse to pay royalties.
Theft is theft, regardless of how you try to hide it, justify it, or finagle it. A bully is a bully whether they are a pack of kids of the playground or a multi-million dollar company, and the only way I know how to respond is to tell as many people as I can.
As an author, it is undeniably exciting to have your work artfully created into an audiobook. It’s an indescribable feeling to hear your words come alive by a talented voiceover artist, narrator, or actor and ACX offered a unique opportunity to bring creators together in order to produce a winning product. Unfortunately, ACX has not held up…
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—Carl Rogers (1902-1987)
Psychologist
—George Washington Carver (1864-1943)
Botanist, Agricultural Chemist, Inventor, Educator
The Suicide Prevention Hotline, available 24/7 is 1-800-273-8255
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. I have long been an advocate for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention. I was online doing some research in preparation for this post and I came across some horrifying statistics.
Why do I support Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention? See the statistics below and you’ll see why I feel that this is SO important. Most of the information in the paragraph below came from the website SAVE.ORG. This site is a wealth of information for those dealing with mental health issues and its aftermath. Please take a few minutes to browse the site.
These are just a few of the facts surrounding suicide rates. There are many more, each, seemingly more horrific than the last. These are the reasons I support awareness efforts.
I’ve seen first hand what Depression and Mental illness can do to your loved ones and just how dangerous it can be if left unchecked. Please take a look at my Mental Health Help Page HERE. There is a LOT of information there for you, your loved ones, or anyone that is simply interested in becoming more aware. I’ve created lots of links that will take you directly to helpful websites and phone numbers that can be helpful as well. There are also many articles that I’ve added to that page for you to browse through.
Look at this list of names. I’m sure you’ll recognize several of them: Kurt Cobain-Musician, Ernest Hemingway-Writer, Margaux Hemingway-Ernest’s granddaughter, Margot Kidder-Actress (played Lois Lane in the 1978 Superman movie), Edward Platt-Actor, Freddie Prinz-Actor, George Reeves-Actor (played Superman in the 1950’s), Kerry Vo Erich-Writer, Robin Williams-Actor, Mark Salling-Actor (played on the TV show Glee), Virginia Woolf-Writer, Sylvia Plath-Writer, Vincent Van Gogh-Artist. What do these names all have in common? We lost each of these people to suicide.
I could have listed thousands and thousands of “famous” people, but I don’t have the time or the room for such an exhaustive list! I think I’ve made my point.
If you have any information that you feel would be of benefit to be added to my Mental Health Help Page, or if you just need someone’s ear to bend, please, reach out to me using my Contact Page HERE.
Please, let’s do what we can to END the stigma of Mental Illness and open our hearts to those that need the support of each of us. We’re all in this together. No one gets out alive.
Thank you for joining me on this journey. Penny ❤
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I am thrilled when I find such a wonderful resource as the website of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. If you may be struggling with suicidal thoughts or if you know someone that may need help. HERE is where you can find this site.
This website offers ideas on Self Care, Actions you can take to Prevent Suicide, and Having that conversation with someone. There is also information on what to do if your family Won’t talk about suicide and there are support groups that you can join if you are dealing with the aftermath of someone that has committed suicide.
Below are excerpts taken directly from AFSP’s website.
Did you know that @afspnational is the largest private funder of suicide prevention research? Much of what is known about suicide comes from studies that we fund. Learn more about #Science2StopSuicide at https://afsp.org/research.
Contrary to popular belief, asking someone directly if they’re thinking about suicide won’t “put the idea in their head.” In fact, people are often relieved to have a #RealConvo about mental health. #Science2StopSuicide
No one takes their life for a single reason. It’s important to know that generally, when someone dies by suicide, it can be attributed to a combination of various risk factors. Learn about the risk factors and warning signs at https://afsp.org/signs. #Science2StopSuicide
You are not alone. If you’re struggling, reach out to @800273TALK, text TALK to 741741 at the @crisistextline, or get involved with your local AFSP chapter.
Not sure how to start a #RealConvo about mental health? Check out @afspnational’s #RealConvo Guides at https://afsp.org/realconvo!
If someone you care about doesn’t seem like themselves lately, check in and let them know you’ll be there to support them every step of the way. Want more guidance on how to have an open, honest conversation about the tough stuff? Check out https://afsp.org/realconvo! #RealConvo
There IS help out there if you need it. If you are looking for more resources, please visit my Mental Health Help Page HERE.
Thank you for joining me on this journey. Penny ❤
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