Top 3 Mental Health Books Every Teen Should Read
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Child Abuse Survivor - Issue #158
If that sounds like you recently or for the last 30 years, I want you to know one thing. You’re not alone in feeling unsafe, and you’re not wrong for feeling unsafe.
UK childhood mental health crisis to cost £1.1tn in lost pay, study finds
Researchers estimate lifetime earnings lost as charities call for independent review of causes of the crisis
Together is How We Get Through This
Lesson #31 of 40
For Alabamians with mental illness, incarceration can be life-threatening
Prisons and jails are poorly equipped to help people struggling with mental illness. That's led to tragedies.
Timeline Cleanse: 5 Black Mental Health Advocates To Follow for Healing and Empowerment
With the world currently in a tailspin, anyone spreading positivity is a welcome relief to the grim news cycle. Thankfully, social media has provided a space for therapists and mental health advocates to share this type of content, helping thousands with just the click of a button. These individuals offer positive coping skills and ways
'You're Never Alone'
Flames prospect Jacob Battaglia becomes first official spokesperson of CMHA Talk Today Program
Beyond Doom-Scrolling: Inspire Mental Health on Social Media
Every scroll triggers an emotion. Behind those mental health posts that make you pause lies a science of connection—one that's transforming how we support each other online.
My Dark Vanessa: Navigating the Complexities of Sexual Abuse.
My Dark Vanessa is a powerful portrayal of the complexities experienced by individuals who have suffered sexual abuse, presenting a nonconformist perspective on trauma that...
Books - Resources for Healing & Resilience
Below are many books – organized by topic – that are helpful resources for healing and resilience. Many of them are available in the Columbia libraries, where you can request them as Kindles, hard copies, or read them online.
Q&A: Hamilton author on the 'shocking' lack of understanding about the impacts of racism on mental health
With the release of her new book, Ingrid Waldron speaks with CBC Hamilton about the need for change in the health-care and educational systems and how Canadians need to better understand the ways racism impacts mental health.
How connection and community help us heal after trauma.
The wildfires have left devastation in their wake. But recovery goes beyond rebuilding homes. Explore how community, compassion, and trauma-informed tools can rebuild hope.
21 of the best podcasts for mental health
From the meditative to the therapeutic, these are the mental health podcasts we've got on lock for keeping our head in the game.
Social media may have played a role in decreasing the stigma of mental illness.
Previous generations viewed trauma, and therapy, as being more shameful than we view it today. Social media has likely played a role in decreasing this stigma.
Social media may have played a role in decreasing the stigma of mental illness.
Panic Disorder: Minimizing Fear, Tolerating Symptoms, and Building Skills
Panic attacks, particularly when you don’t know what they are or where they are coming from, can be incredibly frightening. ADAA member Simon Rego, PsyD, ABPP, A-CBT understands how scary it can be for someone who suffers from panic disorder. Check out this blog to learn more about panic attacks, panic disorders, and how to treat them.
This Is How Better Boundaries Will Make You Happier
Boundaries are critical for maintaining mental health, reducing stress, and nurturing healthy relationships.
The Dilemma of Mental Health and the Emergency Department
The emergency department is not always equipped to treat mental health issues.
5 Essential Tips to Find Connection in a Lonely World
Get the latest from leading experts on how to transform your feelings with free tools, tips, insights, and more.
Becoming a Better Person Takes Time
Select good exemplars, maintain a long-term approach, and focus on making substantial changes instead of just talking about virtues.
Avoiding Isolation By Volunteering Offers Mental Health Benefits to Seniors
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4 Ways to Help Loved Ones Struggling with Loneliness
Get the latest from leading experts on how to transform your feelings with free tools, tips, insights, and more.
Jack and Richard met in 1964. The power of mateship changed their lives
Studies show social connectedness leads to better health outcomes for men. Jack and Richard's lifelong friendship offers a masterclass in the power of mateship.
First Things First: Lifelong friendships improve mental health
Two years ago, the U.S. Surgeon General raised concern about the epidemic of loneliness in our country. Nearly half of all adults reported feeling lonely.
We Can’t Promise Zero Suicide, but These 4 Actions Will Save Lives
Is Zero Suicide Achievable?
Insurers Continue to Rely on Doctors Whose Judgments Have Been Criticized by Courts
In dozens of cases ProPublica reviewed, judges found that some doctors working for these companies engaged in “selective readings” of medical evidence and “shut their eyes” to medical opinions opposing their conclusions.
25 Unexpected, Little Ways To Improve Your Mental Health In 2025
From work deadlines to responsibilities at home, we've got a lot keeping us stressed. These tips can help you stay more relaxed this year.
Hope Isn’t Naive — It’s Necessary
Lesson #27 of 40
Maybe What We Need to Share With Each Other Is Compassion
When we tell someone to take care, we mean well. But what if we shared the care instead?
Inside Dissociation
Dissociative experiences can be hard to understand but treatment is possible. The non-verbal nature of dissociation may seem confusing to those who have never experienced it.
The Top 24 Psychology Books of 2024
Among the most exciting scientific breakthroughs are the ones in psychology, the ones that reveal who we humans have been all along.