Mental Health
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Oxford High School students begin project called ‘13 Reasons Why Not’
Last week I posted a blog on 13 Reasons Why. TOns of amazing conversation happening online and offline with students, parents and leaders. It was great to see this news story on social media today. Whether we want to have this conversation or not it seems we are...
13 Reasons Why… Some thoughts
13 Reasons Why. The New York Times best seller by young adult novel writer Jay Asher that came out way back in 2007 has sold over 3 million copies to date. I read this book a few years ago and found it ... I find it hard to find the correct word: riveting, eye...
Prince William And Lady Gaga FaceTime To Talk About Mental Health
Great article and video. Check it out! The video — a partnership with Heads Together — shows the prince and singer FaceTiming with each other — he in his study at Kensington Palace, she in her kitchen in Los Angeles — as they discuss the importance of being able to...
How will Canadian Marijuana Legalization Affect Teens
Really great article from Ron Powell. We need to have these conversations in our homes, churches and youth groups. CANADIAN STATISTICS 79% of people in Alberta over the age of 15 drink to some extent. 83% of grade 12 Ontario students admit to using alcohol 49% of...
How To Actually Comfort Your Partner During An Anxiety Attack (Because Saying ‘Don’t Worry’ Does Nothing)
We often talk about how someone struggling with anxiety or panic can help themselves but we rarely seem to talk about how loved ones can support people in this tough moment. This is a really good practical article on how to help people going through a panic attack....
Using Architecture To Explain 16 Mental Illnesses And Disorders
This is brilliant. Take a few minutes to look at the video and the drawings. Click here for the entire article. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3fTw-xzEM4
Great Music Video: NF: How Could You Leave Us
Powerful music video. Check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOzQMCyPc8o "How Could You Leave Us" Lyrics How could you leave us so unexpected? We waited, we waited. For you but you just left us We needed you, I needed you Yo, I don't know what it's like...
Sharing Jordan’s Story
There is not a week that goes by where I don't get an email or a phone call hearing about another student, young adult or adult who has taken their life. The way to make your church or school a relevant, accepting place for those of us struggling with mental health is...
More than Butterflies: Overcoming Social Anxiety
The Signs, Symptoms, and Learning how to Cope Great article on Social Anxiety. Please take a few minutes to read it. Very practical advice for those people struggling. If you worry a great deal about what others think of you, you have social anxiety. You might be...
Instagram’s Newest Feature Is Incredibly Important
Social media is getting more and more isolating. Really excited to see this sort of positive engagement by a social media company. (Thanks Jeff Smyth for sending it) We use Instagram to share photos of the beauty around us, the delicious meals we've eaten or created,...
