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What does it actually mean to be safe?
What does it actually mean to be safe?
The other key insight has been that our nervous system is not our enemy, even when it feels like it is! It is actually doing exactly what it was designed to do, which is keep us alive, and alert us that it needs our attention. We are not broken, rather, we are functioning exactly as intended.
#Trauma
·cptsdfoundation.org·
What does it actually mean to be safe?
The broken pipeline of mental healthcare for LGBTQ teenagers
The broken pipeline of mental healthcare for LGBTQ teenagers
This story was reported in partnership with Uncloseted Media, a nonpartisan, investigative, LGBTQ | Despite strong demand, 44% of LGBTQ youth who want mental healthcare say they cannot access it. Fierce Healthcare and Uncloseted Media investigate why.
#LGBTQ+
·fiercehealthcare.com·
The broken pipeline of mental healthcare for LGBTQ teenagers
We Say It Takes a Village — Here’s How You Build One
We Say It Takes a Village — Here’s How You Build One
A simple invitation became an act of trust. As we address the youth mental health crisis, building a "village" of trusted adults may be one of the most powerful things we can do.
·psychologytoday.com·
We Say It Takes a Village — Here’s How You Build One
Is bad mental health an economic problem at its core?
Is bad mental health an economic problem at its core?
A geographical analysis of the United States reveals that regional mental health is closely tied to local economic conditions. Communities with higher household incomes, lower commute times, and more college graduates consistently report better psychological well-being.
·psypost.org·
Is bad mental health an economic problem at its core?
Study shows masculine depression is not just a male mental health pattern
Study shows masculine depression is not just a male mental health pattern
The authors conclude that these findings imply that the term "masculine depression" should be viewed as a descriptive label for a behavioral pattern that may include emotional suppression, somatic symptoms, substance use, anger, aggression, and risk-taking rather than a condition exclusive to men.
#Depression
·news-medical.net·
Study shows masculine depression is not just a male mental health pattern
Intolerance of Uncertainty | How to Thrive in Ambiguity
Intolerance of Uncertainty | How to Thrive in Ambiguity
Learn why we often experience intolerance of uncertainty and learn how to build emotional safety, resilience, and self‑trust when the future feels unclear.
#Anxiety
·kindness-compassion-and-coaching.com·
Intolerance of Uncertainty | How to Thrive in Ambiguity
Belief in a Fair Economy Linked to Greater Mental Health Stigma, Study Finds
Belief in a Fair Economy Linked to Greater Mental Health Stigma, Study Finds
Recent research from across the world has found that stigma towards people with mental health diagnoses is either increasing or stagnant. While studies Belief in economic fairness may fuel mental health stigma, with people showing more tolerance towards wealthy individuals with mental health struggles.
·madinamerica.com·
Belief in a Fair Economy Linked to Greater Mental Health Stigma, Study Finds
Two to three cups of coffee a day may protect your mental health
Two to three cups of coffee a day may protect your mental health
A new analysis of hundreds of thousands of adults reveals that drinking moderate amounts of coffee is linked to a lower risk of developing anxiety and depression, though excessive consumption may reverse those benefits.
·psypost.org·
Two to three cups of coffee a day may protect your mental health
How Stories Help Children Build Emotional Intelligence
How Stories Help Children Build Emotional Intelligence
Discover how storytelling helps children build emotional intelligence by teaching empathy, self-awareness, and problem-solving through engaging stories.
·thoughtsonlifeandlove.com·
How Stories Help Children Build Emotional Intelligence
The Loneliness Epidemic
The Loneliness Epidemic
Loneliness used to be spoken about like a private ache. A personal issue. Something you carried quietly, like an embarrassing bag you tried not to put down in
#Loneliness
·thoughtsonlifeandlove.com·
The Loneliness Epidemic
Media literacy and mental health go hand in hand
Media literacy and mental health go hand in hand
There’s no escaping the news these days. The algorithms that shape social media are ubiquitous to today’s culture — pushing the news to the front of our feeds. Worse, these algorithms tend to promote the most miserable news because it drives engagement.
#MentalHealth
·commonwealthtimes.org·
Media literacy and mental health go hand in hand
The AI child exploitation crisis is here
The AI child exploitation crisis is here
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children said it received over a million reports tied to AI-generated child sexual abuse material in just nine months.
#AI
·nbcnews.com·
The AI child exploitation crisis is here
Childhood trauma is linked to different aging patterns in the midlife brain
Childhood trauma is linked to different aging patterns in the midlife brain
A new study reveals a connection between early life trauma and adult brain aging. Adults reporting severe childhood stress demonstrated a stronger link between advancing age and declining mental skills, alongside distinct gray matter volume differences.
#abuse
·psypost.org·
Childhood trauma is linked to different aging patterns in the midlife brain
Killing disclosure: The unspoken effect of the death penalty for child rapists in Louisiana
Killing disclosure: The unspoken effect of the death penalty for child rapists in Louisiana

As someone who works closely with survivors and within Louisiana’s legal system, I want to be clear: the death penalty will not protect children. It will silence them.

The Supreme Court’s decision in Kennedy was not abstract nor academic. It was grounded in the recognition that capital punishment for child rape carries profound risks, including discouraging reporting and increasing the likelihood of lethal violence against victims. The court explicitly acknowledged child sexual abuse is most often committed by someone the child knows and trusts, not a stranger.

#abuse
·lailluminator.com·
Killing disclosure: The unspoken effect of the death penalty for child rapists in Louisiana
Your discomfort is not our deadline to move on
Your discomfort is not our deadline to move on
Sexual abuse is not an event that ends when headlines fade. It is an experience that alters the nervous system, reshapes a person’s sense of safety and can linger for decades.
#abuse
·lailluminator.com·
Your discomfort is not our deadline to move on
Memories of childhood trauma may shift depending on current relationships
Memories of childhood trauma may shift depending on current relationships
Most people think memory is like a video recording, but new research suggests otherwise. A study shows that young adults remember their childhoods differently depending on how well they get along with their parents right now.
·psypost.org·
Memories of childhood trauma may shift depending on current relationships
Unsettled: Why America is Emotionally Unwell
Unsettled: Why America is Emotionally Unwell
In 2026, the American psyche is grappling with a profound sense of collective displacement. The emotional landscape is no longer defined by typical policy
·loveandlifetoolbox.com·
Unsettled: Why America is Emotionally Unwell
Mental Health Care Deserves More Than AI Therapy
Mental Health Care Deserves More Than AI Therapy
Have you found yourself turning to chatGPT for therapy? This blog explored why AI therapy is tempting, but it can't replace a real therapist.
·mytherapynyc.com·
Mental Health Care Deserves More Than AI Therapy
How Online Interactions Affect Mental Health in the Digital Age
How Online Interactions Affect Mental Health in the Digital Age
The link between online social interactions and mental health has become a serious topic, not just for doctors and teachers, but for families and for users themselves.
·e-counseling.com·
How Online Interactions Affect Mental Health in the Digital Age