#SupportEachOther

[socialworkdaily]

Mental Health Awareness and Stigma: Breaking the Silence

Mental health is an integral part of our overall well-being. However, the stigma around mental health issues continues to pose significant challenges for many. Although awareness of mental health has increased, it often leads to discrimination, isolation, and a reluctance to seek help. This can make conditions like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia even harder to cope with and recover from.

So what does stigma look like? Negative stereotypes, exclusion, or the fear of judgment that keeps someone from reaching out for support-these all count. What's also regrettable is that such stigma disproportionately falls on vulnerable populations: youth, persons of color, and members of low-income communities-and therefore harder to get to the needed care.

How is this scenario to be addressed? Social workers play a key role in countering stigma by encouraging openness about the topic, offering emotional support, and advocating for inclusive policies. It's all about creating safe spaces where individuals feel comfortable seeking help without fear of judgment.

Mental health must be treated like physical health—the attention, understanding, and support. The more we continue raising awareness and challenging mental health stigma, the better chance we have at creating a society that heals, includes, and makes everyone feel healthy.

Let's break the silence together—it's time to end the stigma.

[zee-rambles]

People on twitter fighting the good fight. If anyone has a twitter, can you go and give this guy some love?

Don’t forget to do your part to SAVE RISE

[yellowmanula]

Strong is the new beauty

systematycznie odpadają kolejne wynalazki z mojego uniwersum, żyję otoczona dobrymi kolegami, znajomymi i mam wspaniałych męskich przyjaciół

Czy to echochamber? Nie, raczej selfcare, nie będę dyskutować z chłopami, którzy wymuszają atencję, a jak jej nie dostają piszą mi publicznie "jesteś głupia i zakompleksiona" - mógłby dodać, "mamooooo, ona mnie nie lubiiiiiiii"

nie będę dyskutować z chłopami, którzy się napinają na moim własnym wallu, siląc się, że muszą koniecznie mnie przegadać, i udowodnić, że brak zainteresowani typowo sek^ualno-wizualnymi reakcjami na czyjś wygląd "wymaga terapii" i "czeka nas era samotności mężczyzn"

są chłopy, co mają różne opinie i jakoś nie czuję się dosłownie spięta, kiedy je wygłaszają, to są znamiona dyskusji, która jest po prostu wymianą wiedzy i perspektyw

a nie "ch*ja się znasz na feminizmie, nara" (sic!), po czym wynalazek kasuje to i wraca ze swoimi wypocinami (w nieskończoność)

przykra wiadomość więc widocznie dla panów jest taka, że wujkowe podrywy coraz słabiej działają, tak panowie, stajemy się silniejsze i coraz lepiej wykształcone, i wasze cheesy podrygi przestają robić na kimkolwiek wrażenie

zamiast więc załamywać głowy, raczej trenować się w finezji lol, tak wiem, to straszne

[pangeen]

" 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙨 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣, 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙢𝙖. 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙨, "𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪?" 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙠, 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩, 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙪𝙥, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧. 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧, 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙤𝙠 𝙩𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙤𝙠. 𝙇𝙚𝙩'𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧 '𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝' 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨. 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙜𝙜𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚. "

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[in-tenebris-et-in-solitudine]

To everyone who is trying right now… Trying to do the right thing, trying to stay strong, trying to hold on, trying to let go, trying to love themselves, trying to find happiness. I SEE YOU. I’m there, too. We’re in this together.

[biographiness]

Embrace the spirit of giving, and watch your blessings multiply👐

Follow👉 @biographiness

[the-froggiess]

Demystifying Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

Let's dive into a topic that often remains misunderstood and stigmatized: Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). 💭💡

🧠 What is DID? Dissociative Identity Disorder, formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder, is a complex mental health condition where an individual's identity is fragmented into two or more distinct personality states, often referred to as "alters" or "parts." Each alter may have its own distinct characteristics, memories, and even names.

❓ What Causes DID? The exact cause of DID is still under investigation, but it is generally believed to result from severe childhood trauma, often involving physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. The mind creates alters as a coping mechanism to deal with overwhelming trauma and protect the core identity.

🔄 Switching and Co-consciousness: Switching refers to the transition between different alters, while co-consciousness is when two or more alters are aware of each other's presence. These experiences can vary widely between individuals with DID.

🚧 Common Misconceptions:

DID is not the same as schizophrenia. They are distinct disorders with different symptoms and causes.

People with DID are not "faking" or "acting." It's a genuine psychological condition.

Media portrayals of DID often sensationalize and perpetuate stereotypes. Real-life DID is far more nuanced.

🌈 Support and Healing: Supporting someone with DID is crucial. It's essential to be patient, empathetic, and non-judgmental. Therapy, particularly trauma-informed therapy, is a vital component of the healing process. Recovery can be a long and challenging journey, but it's possible with the right resources and support system.

💪 Advocacy: Reducing the stigma surrounding DID is essential. Educate yourself and others, challenge stereotypes, and promote understanding and acceptance. Let's create a more inclusive and compassionate world for all mental health conditions.

Remember, every individual's experience with DID is unique. Let's approach this topic with empathy and a willingness to learn. 💛

What is DID?

[kei-nova]

I just uploaded my latest video, and this time I'm diving into the controversial realm of Phantom Crash. Brace yourselves, because I have some strong opinions on this so-called 'cult-classic' that might ruffle a few feathers! 😅

Before we jump into it, let me assure you that I'm not here to rain on anyone's parade or "crash" their nostalgic memories (pun intended). We all have those games that hold a special place in our hearts, and I respect that. But sometimes, we need to take a step back and objectively analyze whether a game lives up to its acclaimed status.

In this video, I've made a conscious effort to minimize the cut-aways and focus more on sharing my thoughts and insights about Phantom Crash. I believe that a thorough discussion about the game's strengths and weaknesses is crucial for fostering healthy conversations within the gaming community. So, buckle up and get ready for an honest exploration!

As a content creator, I'm committed to bringing you fresh videos every week, and sometimes even more frequently if inspiration strikes! Your support means the world to me, and it keeps me motivated to continue creating content that sparks meaningful discussions.

If you find this topic intriguing, I would be beyond grateful if you could spare a few minutes to check out my latest video. Leave a comment, hit that like button, and let's engage in a lively conversation about Phantom Crash! Remember, respectful disagreements and diverse perspectives are what make our community thrive.

[azitts]

Best Peer Support Programs In Arizona

AZITTS provides a Peer Support Program where peer support specialists, who have overcome mental health challenges, share their experiences to empower and assist others on their mental health journeys. This program extends support beyond clinics, making a meaningful impact in people's lives.

[xbuddykinsx]

Taking a Stand

🤝 Join me in empowering communities and tackling MLM exploitation! 🚫💼 Discover a ground-breaking article by @xxbuddykinsxx that sheds light on the dark side of multi-level marketing schemes and offers solutions for a better future. Let's dive into the thread below 👇

[coolocare]

Sobriety is a journey worth taking. Remember to celebrate the small wins, ask for support, and know you’re never alone.

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[blackrosestore90]

International Human Solidarity Day

[tinypatientbigbattles]

Our Journey, Our Fight, Our Hope

Hello, and welcome to this space where I share my family’s journey—one filled with challenges, perseverance, and hope.

I’m a parent navigating the complex realities of my son’s medical needs and the struggles with healthcare and the child protective services (CPS) system in the U.S. Our story isn’t always easy to tell, but it’s one I feel compelled to share.

Why I’m Sharing

• To Raise Awareness: Too many families face uphill battles with healthcare and CPS, often without the resources or support they need.

• To Connect: If you’re struggling too, you’re not alone. Let’s build a community where we can lean on each other.

• To Advocate for Change: It’s time we shine a light on the systemic issues that make these journeys harder than they need to be.

What You Can Expect Here

• Honest accounts of our experiences navigating medical care and advocating for my son.

• Updates on our journey, including both the challenges and the victories.

• Insights into the healthcare and CPS systems, from a parent’s perspective.

• Hope, resilience, and the determination to keep fighting for better outcomes—not just for us, but for others too.

How You Can Help

• Follow and Share: Spread the word about this space to anyone who might relate or want to help.

• Engage: Your comments, shares, and likes remind us we’re not alone.

• Advocate: Use your voice to push for a better, more compassionate system for families like ours.

Together, we can create change—whether by sharing our stories, supporting one another, or advocating for reforms. Thank you for being here, for reading, and for caring.

Let’s start this journey together.

With gratitude and hope,

~Josiah’s Mom

[stingscustom]

**Tech Layoffs: We Are in This Together** 🔹 Tech layoffs are hitting hard 🔹 Restructuring is affecting many across the U.S. 🔹 Know someone impacted? You’re not alone. **Let’s support each other.** - Share your story - Lend a helping hand - Find community in the struggle **How can we uplift one another?** - What resources have you found helpful? - Have you been able to turn your situation into a new opportunity? Your experiences matter. Let’s create a space where everyone feels seen and valued. **Join the conversation:** #TechLayoffs #WednesdayMotivation #MentalHealth #Restructuring #JobLosses #StandUpToCancer **Comment below or reblog to share your thoughts!**

[stellawembley]

This weekend, I'll be sharing a video on my YouTube channel focused on mental health and low mood. These are crucial topics that often lack discussion, and I believe more support is needed—especially for musicians. You can also listen to the video as a podcast; just check the podcasts section on my YouTube channel. ❤️ #MentalHealthMatters #LowMoodSupport #MusiciansMentalHealth #YouTubeVideo #PodcastListening #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportEachOther #MentalWellness #YouTubeCommunity #SelfCareJourney #EmotionalHealth #MindfulnessMatters #MusicAndMentalHealth #stellawembley 🎶❤️

[peterhill75]

Movember Day 16: Breaking the Silence on Men’s Health**

Our fathers, partners, brothers, and friends are facing a health crisis, yet it’s rarely talked about. Men are dying too young. We can’t afford to stay silent. As we reach the midpoint of Movember, it’s a poignant reminder that the issues men face are often brushed under the rug — ignored, overlooked, and sometimes even stigmatized. Today holds a significant weight for me as I remember my own…