Category: Media
Six ways social media negatively affects your mental health
Documenting your every move on social media can take its toll Monday 16 April 2018 15:27 The rise of social media has meant that we as a global population are more connected than we have ever been in the history of time. However, our reliance on social media can have a detrimental effect on our mental health, with the average Brit checking their phone … Read More Six ways social media negatively affects your mental health
June is LGBTQ Pride Month
June is LGBTQ Pride Month, when lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning people and their allies celebrate diversity, progress, and pride. This month, Joyful Heart reaffirms our support for survivors of all sexual orientations and gender identities or expressions. Sexual and domestic violence can happen in all different relationships and to anyone. Respecting survivors’ diverse identities and experiences is essential. Many survivors face obstacles … Read More June is LGBTQ Pride Month
A Message to Gay Teens: It Get’s Better
This is the most unusual and heartfelt Ted Talk video I’ve seen. Please take the time to watch the entire video, he surprises all in the end. M
Ted Talk: A Tale of Mental Illness-From the Inside
This video was extremely educational for me. I hope you find value in her words. M
Ted Talk: There’s No Shame in Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Great speaker, educational and enlightening. M
Do You Read My Tweets?
It’s been almost a year since I started working on Twitter with charities and organizations that are close to my heart. I feel great to have almost 5,000 followers but this means nothing if you are not reading the great resources. Subjects like Mental Health, Child Abuse, Sexual Assault, Suicide and more. I only reblog tweets that have value to me and I hope … Read More Do You Read My Tweets?
Find the Perfect Image with WordPress Free Photo Library
You’ve got thousands of options to choose from right in your WordPress app. May 9, 2018 Thomas Bishop Unfortunately Thomas did not include a reblog button. The article is posted at, https://en.blog.wordpress.com/2018/05/09/free-photo-library/
Putting the Brakes on ‘Emotional Eating’
Feb. 22, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. Putting the Brakes on ‘Emotional Eating’ By Julie Davis HealthDay Reporter (HEALTHDAY) THURSDAY, Feb. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Many of us make choices about whether to eat healthy or not-so-healthy foods based on whether we’re in a good or not-so-good mood. When a bad mood strikes, we often tend to reach for junk food. And that can … Read More Putting the Brakes on ‘Emotional Eating’
Where’s Waldo, Where’s The Reblog Button?
After chatting with WordPress Support about the Reblog button not working, I learn they already know and no completion date is given. From my own experience not everyone is effected. Here’s a link I was given to show tracking process. I asked if the link included a completion date I received no answer. We are tracking it here: https://github.com/Automattic/wp-calypso/issues/22491 WP.comTue, Feb 20, 9:00 PM … Read More Where’s Waldo, Where’s The Reblog Button?
How To Talk With Kids About Terrible Things
National Public Radio February 18, 20186:11 AM ET CORY TURNER Twitter Look up from this screen right now. Take a look around. On a bus. In a cafe. Even at a stoplight. Chances are, most of the other people in your line of sight are staring at their phones or other devices. And if they don’t happen to have one out, it is certainly … Read More How To Talk With Kids About Terrible Things
Survivors Blog Here Welcomes Heidi Sullivan from Braving Mental Illness
Survivors Blog Here is thrilled to announce Heidi Sullivan is our newest Contributor. Heidi is inspirational and committed to helping people with Mental Health challenges. Please stop by to meet Heidi and check out her personal site http://www.bravingmentalillness.com I took the below information from Heidi’s ”About Me”page. She is so committed to share, help and answer questions. She is committed and I want you to … Read More Survivors Blog Here Welcomes Heidi Sullivan from Braving Mental Illness
RAINN: Stalking Awareness Month
Stalking When you learn more about stalking behaviors, you’re more likely to notice them before they escalate, and you can take steps to protect yourself. If you discover you are being stalked—either in-person, online, or via technology—it can be unsettling and even dangerous. Consider taking steps to protect yourself or involve an authority figure who can help you. What is stalking? “Stalking is a pattern … Read More RAINN: Stalking Awareness Month
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What It All Means
This video floored me, it’s real for me, he spoke works to come from my mouth, Jim was able to show the guts, inside, raw communication and how struggles are battled. I ran across this last week, I don’t know who to give credit to. I’ve watched over and over and each time I see one of my dark times, suicidal journeys and crawling … Read More What It All Means
Which of these habits are keeping you from being a great communicator? — ideas.ted.com
Yes, we all do these things, but they can suck the life from your conversations, says sound consultant Julian Treasure. Read this and strengthen your gift of gab. Over the years, I’ve identified a set of common emotional drivers that suck the power out of communication. I call them the four leeches. Most people —… via Which of these habits are keeping you from being … Read More Which of these habits are keeping you from being a great communicator? — ideas.ted.com
Don’t Want Your Post Reblogged?
What happens when my posts get reblogged? An excerpt will be published on the re bloggers site (with a link back to your original post), and you’ll receive a reblog notification in the post comments ( you might need to approve comments first). You’ll also receive an email notification of the reblog. You’ll also receive an email notification of the reblog ↑ Table of … Read More Don’t Want Your Post Reblogged?
How should we talk about mental health?
IDEAS.TED.COM DEC 18, 2013 / Thu-Huong Ha Mental health suffers from a major image problem. One in every four people experiences mental health issues — yet more than 40 percent of countries worldwide have no mental health policy. Across the board it seems like we have no idea how to talk about it respectfully and responsibly. Stigma and discrimination are the two biggest obstacles … Read More How should we talk about mental health?
WordPress Instructions on Republishing a Post
Republishing a Post Sometimes, you may want to republish an old post. If this is your goal, you have a few different options: You can reschedule your post by editing the date and time the post was published, entering a future date and time, then clicking Schedule. When the scheduled time arrives, the post will jump from its current position in your timeline to … Read More WordPress Instructions on Republishing a Post
Seeking The Truth In Fake News
She is one Journalist who I still respect. Lack on trust goes with the times. M
Tom Petty RIP
Forever missed, never replaced
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What I Learned As A Prisoner In North Korea
TED Talks has outdone themselves on Euna’s presentation.
Change.org Petition: Equifax Breach
Change.org IMPORTANT PETITION Regardless of where or when a data breach occurs, it leaves people feeling powerless and helpless; confused and angry. The ITRC has been tracking data breaches for more than a decadeand we hear from the victims of these breaches on a near-daily basis. Breaches of really sensitive personal information like social security numbers are nothing new, but the sheer size … Read More Change.org Petition: Equifax Breach
Church of England Embraces Transgender Members
Posted on July, 2017 by Universal Life Church Monastery The Church of England has voted to welcome transgender individuals into the church with open arms. By an overwhelming margin, the church’s governing body (known as the General Synod) chose to support transgender inclusion. It was a historic decision for a religious institution that for centuries clung closely to tradition and conservative tenets of the … Read More Church of England Embraces Transgender Members
Why are Books Banned or Burned?
At the end of September, libraries and bookstores everywhere will be celebrating “Banned Books Week.” This got us thinking: why do people ban books (or, in extreme cases, burn them)? Literature is such a fundamental part of human life, and yet time and time again throughout history there have been concerted efforts to suppress or destroy certain books. These days, when we talk about … Read More Why are Books Banned or Burned?
Change.org 2017 Progress and Victories
Hi Melinda –Did you know that over 200 million people from around the world use the Change.org platform to support the issues they care about? Everyday, we see evidence that people-power really works. On average — 50 campaigns win in a month in the US 1 campaign reaches victory every 2 hours around the world 5.7 million signatures per week come from people around the … Read More Change.org 2017 Progress and Victories
