Not dead but gone: how a concussion changed my girlfriend’s personality forever
We have no place in our culture for this kind of grief. After her brain injury, Gabrielle was still there – it just wasn’t the her I had loved Lori Fox ‘She didn’t owe me anything. But I loved her more than I had loved my own health and happiness.’ Illustration: Kyutae Lee for Guardian…
The startling toll on children who witness domestic violence is just now being understood
The Sanchez brothers’ lives unraveled when alleged violence between their parents caused them to put their dreams on hold. Children who witness domestic violence at home have increased risks of PTSD, poor health and a far higher likelihood of depression. Sandy Hooper, USA TODAY Witnessing abuse carries the same risk of harm to children’s mental health and…
Mental health support by text launches for kids across Canada
Almost a quarter of youth in pilot study texted about suicidal thoughts, Kids Help Phone says The Canadian Press · Posted: Nov 06, 2018 2:31 PM ET | Last Updated: November 6 Trained crisis volunteers at Kids Help Phone can now respond to young people seeking help by text, in addition to its existing phone and live…
Understanding Consent
“Only 1 in 3 Canadians fully understand what sexual consent is.” So let’s talk about it. This animated video takes on a fun and simple approach to looking at consent; exploring what consent is and what it does and does not look like. Everyone should understand consent, so share this video and start the conversation….
Strangulation-Know the signs and symptoms
68% of women at high risk of IPV will experience near-fatal strangulation by their partner. https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/resources
The journey through loss and grief
‘How did I get myself in this situation?’: Human trafficking victim hopes her story will save others
How to raise a child who cares
Ever worry that your kid is a jerk? Or wish they’d send a thank-you note without your forcing them to do it? Empathy can be developed and encouraged in young people. Psychiatrist Daniel Siegel and social worker Tina Payne Bryson explain how. When your toddler conks you on the head with a Tinkertoy and then…
Ending a marriage, with grace and respect
Christina Chung Yes, you can have a successful divorce, says relationship therapist Esther Perel. The first step? Writing goodbye letters to each other. Our culture views divorce as a failure, and even more so when it is precipitated by an infidelity. Longevity is seen as the ultimate indicator of marital achievement, but plenty of people…
