Supporting those around us
Support works both ways. Sometimes, we’ll need the support of others. Other times, we may become someone else’s pillar of support. It is therefore important to also learn how to support those we care for. But while caring for others, we also need to keep in mind not to neglect our own mental well-being.
It’s time we normalize conversations about suicide
In this article, we address what suicidal thoughts/suicidal ideations are, how you should support a loved one who has confided in you that they are suicidal, what a safety plan is, and why we need to talk about this more.
What can we do to prevent suicide?
At what point should someone call a crisis hotline? How do hotline volunteers actually deescalate a situation where someone is feeling suicidal? And what can we do on an individual level if someone reveals they have suicidal thoughts?
How to approach a loved one whose mental health might be in a downward spiral
If you suspect a friend or family member is experiencing an emotional crisis and sense a decline in their mental health, your help can make a difference. Here are a few tips on how to approach them
The untold reality of being a caregiver
Alyssa Reinoso (Co-founder & Head of Content, Calm Collective) and Joan Low (CEO, ThoughtFull) discuss their experiences being caregivers to their loved ones who battle mental health conditions. As they discuss challenges caregivers face, such as having to carry heavy secrets, we learn more about the importance of caregiver education and how it could help not only their loved ones but themselves as well.
Two sides to an eating disorder
Contrary to popular beliefs, an eating disorder is not only characterised by an obsession with food, calories, weight and exercise. Often, individuals may be in uncertain and unstable circumstances where they feel out of control in their lives. The reward they get from exerting control over their food intake and consequent weight becomes of exaggerated importance and may begin to dominate their existence.
In our talk, Alyssa Reinoso speaks with Nicole Friets and her father, Nels Friets about her battle with an eating disorder, her recovery journey and how her father played and continues to play a vital role in that journey.
If you’re experiencing caregiver burnout, know that you are not alone. There are many resources and support groups that you can utilise.
We all want to be there for our friends and family, and that includes providing comfort and a listening ear. Here are some tips to be a better listener.
We asked our community how they’d like to be supported in a relationship when they’re struggling with their mental health and here are some of their answers.