HelpingMindsOnline

Helping Minds Online provides online help and support for those in need.

[Nina Funnell, Journalist & Survivor advocate🎗️ @ninafunnell]

Today we are unveiling our first set of stories in the series.

Madeline Lane was raped by Boyd Kramer in 2020.

At trial Madi was asked over 1500 questions including whether she wore undies; what style of undies; & her favourite sexual position. She was labelled "dishonest" &

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Time to open new doors for 2022 Happy New Years!

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New Years Eve time to celebrate the end of 2021. Who made resolutions? Who kept their resolutions? Who is not doing resolutions in 2022? :D

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Merry Christmas everyone. Much love, Jazmin at Helping Minds Online

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Be who you are and say how you feel because those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter - Bernard M Baruch

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If you want to go fast go alone. If you want to go far go together. #quoteoftheday

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Internet dating and the trauma brain. Do you have an obsessive desire to be chosen by new romantic partners without tuning into how your body feels? You may be functioning with a trauma brain which changes the way we behave in a negative way #MentalHealthAwareness

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Social media isn't always bad. Positive social media - connecting with real friends and positive accounts can be helpful. Negative social media such as endless scrolling through fake or posing instagram accounts can become addictive and ruin self-esteem

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You're stronger than you think. You've changed patterns. You put up boundaries. You are starting to connect with yourself. Feel that pride within?

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It only takes one person in the family to create new patterns, end generational trauma and release the idea of love as betrayal to your own needs @the.holistic.psychologist

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Statistics show that for every glass of wine you have each day, your chances of breast cancer increase by 10%. An increase in alcohol consumption can also indicate signs of depression. #alcoholawareness #mentalhealth

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An unexpected sign of depression is increase in drinking. Are you drinking more? Stick to no more than 10 standard drinks per week - even that is quite a generous amount. For more information: https://t.co/D78ZnBqcCC #MentalHealth #alcoholawareness

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An unexpected sign of depression is a reduction in showers and even brushing your teeth. Personal hygiene is no longer a concern and finding the motivation to practice hygiene becomes difficult #mentalhealth #depression

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A somewhat unexpected sign of depression is no longer feeling fulfilled by activities you once enjoyed. You might feel numb too. #signsofdepression #depression #MentalHealth

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An unexpected sign of depression is when you can't stop scrolling on your phone, engaging in negative social media and if you get pulled into online shopping (excessive), gaming, gambling and porn sites. #depression #signofdepression #mentalhealth

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Do you know that kindness can impact your mental health in a positive way? It can reduce feelings of isolation and give a sense of accomplishment. Humans are social beings too, so it allows a healthy social interaction #selfcare #MentalHealth

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"You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." Maya Angelou #quoteoftheday #mentalhealth

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This trick is a little old school but it works when you're feeling overwhelmed. Notice what you can hear. Notice what you can see. Notice what you can feel. Notice what you can smell. Lastly, if it's audible listen to the sound of the clock ticking.

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Can we share some of our small joys today? Mine are fresh sheets, hot chocolates, long hugs and sunshine. What are yours? #smalljoys #MondayMotivation