Affirmotive

"Everything can be taken away from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way."- Victor Frankl

Suppose you are in a relationship with an active or "dry" addict, someone with narcissistic tendencies, untreated mental health issues, unhealed trauma, and emotional wounds. In that case, you will probably recognize these patterns. Or you may see them in yourself. Break free now.

Pioneering new pathways for people with treatment-resistant depression - Black Dog Institute We’re looking for people in good physical and mental health to help us understand a novel method for delivering therapeutic treatment called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

Let me introduce you to Drayke Hardman.
He was 12 years old.
This week, he hung himself with his favorite hoodie from his bunk bed.
His bunk bed.
“Children are resilient”
No.
They are people.
They have huge feelings and minimal coping skills, because THEY ARE BABIES.
It’s our job to change the narrative.
OUR JOB.
It starts with us, as parents.
It stops with us, as parents.
His story is below.
Let it break your heart.
Let it change you.
Let it change all of us.
We have to do better.
Please, stop right now and talk to your kids.
ENOUGH.
💔

“Drayke Andrew Hardman was born to his loving parents Samie and Andrew Hardman on May 26th 2009. Drayke was incredibly loved by his family, he loved sports and had such a kind spirit. Drayke just wanted to be friends with everyone. Drayke had the biggest, bluest eyes. Sadly, Drayke had been experiencing bullying at school. His bully would pick on Drayke for every little thing, but despite this, Drayke desperately tried to be his bully’s friend. His school and parents were aware, and his bully had been previously suspended for bullying Drayke. On Monday, Drayke had come home with a black eye, he confided in his sister that his bully had hurt him. Two days later, on February 9th, 2022 Drayke’s older sister found him hanging with his favourite hoodie from his bunk bed. Drayke’s father immediately started CPR until paramedics took over, after 15 minutes, his heart started beating but the damage had already been done. On February 10th, 2022 Drayke passed away surrounded by his family, he was 12 years old. After his death, his family have started raising awareness for su***de and bullying. Drayke will forever be remembered as a loving boy with a kind heart. RIP Drayke (26th May 2009 – 10th February 2022)”

Please be kind and stand up for others. Be proactive. Teach your kids.

Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 https://kidshelpline.com.au/

Su***de Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 https://www.su***decallbackservice.org.au/

Headspace: 1800 650 890 https://headspace.org.au/

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Lifeline: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

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Why Are Young People Having Less S*x? - Dr. Marty Klein American young adults and teens have s*x less than their age-peers did. Do reasons include economics, the internet, smartphones, or p**n?

New Study Finds S*x Differences in Autistic Brains Recent brain imaging research highlights neurological s*x differences in autism.

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More People Are Now Q***r, Which Means…What? - Dr. Marty Klein The percent of US adults identifying as non-heteros*xual has doubled since 2012, according to a new poll. Do we really know what this means?

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So sad to have learned that our colleague and friend, Ellen Laan has died. Ellen’ s contributions to womens s*xual health have been immeasurable.
Immeasurable is a funny word to use, as Ellen measured everything, including female s*xual arousal.
Ellen was a scientist, researcher and psychologist who advocated for female s*xual autonomy and cautioned against pathologizing women’s s*xual problems as “dysfunctional “. She studied the link between trauma and the pelvic floor disorders and cautioned against having painful s*x without arousal for the purpose of “mate guarding”
Ellen wasn’t just a s*xual scientist, she was a feminist and a humanist. Her contributions did not just provide scientific data. They promoted values to help create a better relational society. She was a mentor to me, and she will be missed.
May her memory be a blessing.

Bringing p**nography use out of the shadows - Counseling Today Counselors can offer a nonjudgmental space for clients to authentically discuss a subject they have likely never talked about openly with anyone else.

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Psychedelic Microdosing Improves Mental Health - Neuroscience News Microdosing psychedelics like L*D and psilocybin alleviates symptoms of depression and anxiety while improving feelings of wellbeing.

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Cervical Cancer Awareness Week : What is a cervix?

A cervix is where the va**na meets the uterus. It has a small hole opening to the uterus. It helps to keep things out of the uterus that aren't meant to be in there, such as tampons.

If someone is pregnant, the cervix helps to keep bacteria out of the womb. When they give birth, the baby passes through the cervix.

Virtual reality could help treat s*xual aversion and other s*x-related disorders Virtual reality could help patients with a history of s*xual trauma, intimacy-related fears and anxiety.

A relationship therapist's take on Gwyneth's new show for Goop - ABC Everyday The six-part Netflix series follows couples as they pursue good s*x and deeper intimacy — with help from a team of experts, as well as Paltrow herself.

Addressing s*xual violence among teens - Counseling Today We have to educate our youth in all things concerning s*x, not just the parts that are comfortable to discuss. Then and only then can we begin to end the cycle of teen dating violence and s*xual violence.

Psilocybin for Depression A resurgence in psychedelic research suggests that psilocybin, or “magic mushrooms,” may help treat depression.

Happy International Le***an Day!

Today is the day we celebrate the history, diversity and culture of the wonderful humans who make up the L in LGBTIQ+ community.

The origins of International Le***an day are connected to the Le***an March in New Zealand in 1980, where thousands of Le***ans and allies marched to bring awareness to le***an and feminist issues within the community. However, its first official recognition in Australia was in 1990 with an event at the Collingwood Town Hall in Melbourne on October 13.

International Le***an Day highlights the importance of the le***an community and the diversity that exists within it. So on this day, and every day we are sending love to all the wonderful le***ans of our community and acknowledging the le***ans of the past and present who have fought and continue to fight for inclusivity and diversity in our community.

We love you.

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Su***de is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for su***de and how to get help can help save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about su***de. For more information, visit https://go.usa.gov/xM4by. ***depreventionmonth