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A solid support system is invaluable for one's recovery from psychiatric illness and mental health issues.
The Effect of Bullying on Young Minds
Every seven minutes a child is bullied, with only four percent adult intervention, and the federal government still has no laws in place to help prevent it. While some states have laws in place surrounding bullying, they are not always enforced the way they should be. Some people do not find bullying to be a big deal, but it is. One young woman put it this way, “They say ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones but word will never hurt me.’ That quote is a lie and I don’t believe it. Sticks and stones may cause nasty cuts and scars, but those cuts and scars will heal. Insulting words hurt and sometimes take forever to heal.” The federal government should put laws in place to prevent bullying and punish bullies because more children are skipping school due to bullying, teen suicide and self-harm rates are on the rise, cyber bullying is a growing issue and bullying causes many physical and psychological problems.
Elizabeth RosePublished 6 years ago in PsycheHow Do You Know If You Are Lost?
Life, it's hard. Everyone may repeat that phrase sometime within their lives, followed by a reason or excuse. The reason could be that life is hard, because of money, or because of what people have done to them, or the hand they've been dealt. I've felt all that too, but there's a simple thing to remember: life can always get worse, even if it's difficult to see how, the trick is to see the lights worth the sight.
Joseph BarrettPublished 6 years ago in PsycheThe Bipolar Relationship
Having Bipolar disorder is hard enough on its own. Having Bipolar disorder and trying to maintain a healthy relationship can be pure hell. The mood swings, the long bouts of depression, the periods of mania. I have heard it described as never knowing each morning whether or not Tigger or Eeyore will be in charge for the day. No truer statement has ever been made.
Bekah MilsteadPublished 6 years ago in PsycheMy Mental Ill Health Was Rejected - How It Made Me Feel
Since the age of 8 years old I have suffered with two well known mental illnesses - C-PTSD and depression. Not only have I been suffering for 12 whole years now, I thought my behaviour was 'normal behaviour' until I turned 16 and was told that it wasn't normal at all.. which led to the diagnosis by 3 school counsellors, 1 college counsellors, 3 hospital counsellors, my GP and a psychiatrist.
Hannah LouisePublished 6 years ago in PsycheHow My English Teacher Saved My Life
Rule Number One: Don’t Kill Yourself. I was in Freshman English. Second semester. The professor was an old man with more doctorates than were necessary.
Garrett McCannPublished 6 years ago in PsycheSuicide During the Holidays
It is past Halloween and the Christmas season is now fast approaching. With candies now being replaced with twinkling lights, holiday decorations, many people overlook the dark side of this supposed merry season.
Lisa PalmerPublished 6 years ago in PsycheMental What?
My fight with mental health. It’s a battle but I will win. I will fight for mental health’s awareness, I will scream, whisper, cry the words that must be not only heard but understood.
Shai DuncanPublished 6 years ago in PsycheI Considered Suicide...
Today, I told my long-term boyfriend that I want to kill myself. It isn't the first time I've felt it. It isn't the first time I've told him.
The Value of Life from the Perspective of Mental Health...
The term "mentally unwell" appears to be taboo within the Asian community, however I am sure there are many other communities in which mental health is considered to be something that is unspoken of publicly. For a while now, my frustrations around the issue of mental health within the community have increased due to the fact that there is very little support to those who require it.
Sobia SiddiquePublished 6 years ago in PsycheMeaningful Condolence Gifts for Grieving Friends
There are times when a close friend is mourning over the loss of a family member, a friend, a pet, etc. And it certainly is a tough time for them to go through. Other than showing support and always being there for them when they need someone the most, show that you really do care about them and what they're going through with a special gift.
Jacqueline HanikehPublished 6 years ago in PsycheGroup Home for the Individual
In 2006, The Department of Social Services just in the state of MA had a grand total of 8385 cases. Out of said 8000 cases, only about 2000 of them had been in placement. Some going to foster homes others going into an assisted living while being mostly independent — and others being thrown into what is called congregated care in which the kids are placed into group homes.
Rebecca LynnPublished 6 years ago in PsycheA Tribute to Delilah
I love to write about all things under the sun, but one thing I like to pay extra special attention to is the good that surrounds us all the time. It may not seem like it all the time, since oftentimes, it feels the world is in such turmoil and distress, and surrounded by so much evil that we cannot see the good. I hope with this writing, as I hope with all my writing, that I can bring a ray of hope, or some light to someone’s life, and some happiness to someone’s otherwise tumultuous life. So today I am writing a tribute to Delilah. No, not The Plain White T's’ Delilah, but the popular radio host, who has stations reaching all around the United States.