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In the aftermath of a flood, residents support one another in ways that mental health experts say are critical for coping with disasters - great reporting by @livia_ar nyti.ms/2ULvxGH
"Some people are in trouble, and other people have the tools to help them. Why wouldn’t they?" - another great story of peer help, by @GrahamDavidA theatlantic.com/politics/archi…
#PeerHealthAdvice is right in line with these stories of communities rallying around people in need. What's the personal hurricane that you're going through? There are people who want to help.
When someone feels alone — or they just can’t take the pain anymore — they often look online for other people who can confirm the story they are trying to tell. #PeerHealthAdvice susannahfox.com/2019/01/07/pee…
#PeerHealthAdvice can take many forms, such as teens and young adults sharing & getting support for their mental health struggles on social media susannahfox.com/2018/08/06/pee… I had been having a really rough week. My depression had been really bad and I was feeling really stressed and anxious about school. I posted on Instagram about my struggles with my classes and how I was feeling, and I was met with lots of encouraging words. Someone even direct messaged me and told me they were going through a similar situation. It really helped me pick myself up. – 17-year-old White female
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