Mental health media constantly tells those with illness to talk with someone. Firstly, that is easier said than done.But secondly, if you are going to support someone with depression, and be there to listen, be prepared for the following. 1.…
If you’re going to say someone with depression “I’m always here for you” then you’d better mean it. And you’d better mean all of it.You’d better mean the words “always here“. Not that you’ll be there every passing minute of…
We saw this video on Ellen today, in reaction to the recent Las Vegas shooting tragedy. Howie makes several great points in this short interview, and provides a fresh perspective on events like this, but also for mental health and…
I used to think suicide was a way to get attention. I’d threaten it to get someone, anyone, to notice me; to take me seriously. Then I experienced it. A mate I’d spent time growing up with hung himself. His…
In November 2012 I knew there was a problem.I couldn’t focus like I used to. I lost all sense of time. I couldn’t order things into priorities. I couldn’t see past one thing at a time. And as a Teacher,…