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An ex soldiers battle after leaving the army
Karl had dreamed of joining the military since he was a little kid. He thrived on pressure and enjoyed pushing himself, so was thrilled when his dream came true. Unfortunately for Karl, the idea of being in the military was better than the reality of it.
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Welcome To My Depression
I’m writing this in the midst of a deep, horrific depressive episode. This doesn’t happen all that much anymore. Though I’ve been a depressive all my life, 95 percent of the time I’m now able to manage it. Meditation, aerobic exercise, gardening, reading, writing. Oh, and living on a seven-mile ocean beach is a pretty sweet factor as well. But when it hits, when the black, rock-hard comet comes out of nowhere and clobbers the hell out of me, no guided missile is gonna knock this alien celestial intruder off its path.
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Uncovering the Significant Suicide Risk Associated With Gender Affirmation Surgeries
With the increasing acceptance and prevalence of gender affirmation surgeries, a recent study has revealed a concerning trend: transgender individuals who undergo these procedures are at a higher risk of suicide or self-harm afterwards. This study examined data from over 90 million patients across the United States to understand the connection between gender affirmation surgeries and mental health. The researchers analyzed information from February 2003 to February 2023.
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A Kiwi Leading the Way in Healing Trauma
At Kiwis For Good, we love seeing New Zealanders push the boundaries of what’s possible — especially when it comes to mental wellbeing. One of our trustees, Dr Robin Youngson, is helping to bring a remarkable new approach to trauma healing to Aotearoa.
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Miracle in Raglan: A New Hope for Mental Health in New Zealand
When we first connected with Dr. Robin Youngson, it felt like discovering a kindred spirit in the fight for true mental health reform. Dr. Youngson, a former anaesthetist turned author and compassionate care advocate, has dedicated his life to bridging the gap between science and the profound, often overlooked, power of human connection. After reading his book, The Science of Miracles, I knew his message had the potential to reshape how we view and approach mental health in New Zealand.
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Project: You Are Loved - The 2000km Walk for Suicide Prevention
Meet the woman walking 2000km from Bluff to Cape Reinga. Spreading her message of Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention, Rebecca Kylie Jacobs will be taking the first steps of her massive journey from Stirling Point on February 13th 2020.
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