Author: thecatalystsforchange

I share information on various mental illnesses and disorders (scientific and social aspects) and sexual assault (particularly on campuses), as well as resources. My goal is to bring awareness to these topics, and to de-stigmatize them. Stand in solidarity against sexual assault, abuse, sexism, and stigmatization. “Communicate. Even when it’s uncomfortable or uneasy. One of the best ways to heal, is simply getting everything out”. “We blog because remaining silent is not an option” (CCASA)

Here’s how witnessing violence harms children’s mental health

March 15, 2018

Authors: Daniel J. Flannery Professor and Director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, Case Western Reserve University Mark I. Singer Professor of Family and Child Welfare, Case Western Reserve University Caroline was having a hard time getting her daughter to go to school. The night before, her daughter saw the news … More Here’s how witnessing violence harms children’s mental health

People With Anxiety Perceive The World In A Fundamentally Different Way

December 30, 2017

“Can’t argue with science: A person isn’t responsible for having a mental illness.” By Lindsay Holmes JUPITERIMAGES VIA GETTY IMAGES “People who still believe the outdated notion that mental health conditions are “all in a person’s head” have yet another reason to stop believing the myth: According to a new study in the journal Current Biology, those … More People With Anxiety Perceive The World In A Fundamentally Different Way

16 Safe and Creative Ways for Bystanders to Become Upstanders in Stopping Violence Against Women

December 4, 2017

We know that there is no excuse for violence, and we know that violence should never be allowed to happen. So, as witnesses or bystanders to a violent situation, what could we do to stop it from happening? We took a walk around the Breakthrough office and asked our team members what they would do … More 16 Safe and Creative Ways for Bystanders to Become Upstanders in Stopping Violence Against Women

Let’s Stop Making Excuses for Stigma and Ignorance

November 27, 2017

by Chris Pace in Stigma on Psyche.Media   Let’s face it, in today’s world, people still have ridiculous and unrealistic beliefs about mental illness. Consider the recent Las Vegas shooting, which in itself was a tragedy. There are more people stating that the fact that he was on antipsychotic medication and had mental health issue was the cause instead … More Let’s Stop Making Excuses for Stigma and Ignorance

What it’s like to have high-functioning anxiety

November 24, 2017

by Sara Lindberg via Headspace Busy and in control. High-achieving and perfectionistic. Driven by details and order in a desperate attempt to calm racing thoughts, worry, and the fear that invade every ounce of the mind and body. An over-thinker with a tendency to perseverate, dwell, and stew on everything. As much as those who experience these symptoms would … More What it’s like to have high-functioning anxiety

The truth about false rape accusations — Quartz

November 20, 2017

Our ideas about false accusers have little to do with reality. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) WRITTEN BY Sandra Newman | May 11, 2017 “False rape accusations loom large in the cultural imagination. We don’t forget the big ones: The widely-read 2014 Rolling Stone article, later retracted, about a brutal gang rape at the University of Virginia; the 2006 accusations against innocent members … More The truth about false rape accusations — Quartz

Tips for Survivors on Consuming Media by RAINN

November 15, 2017

Para leer en español, haga clic aquí. “The media can be a great tool for increasing public awareness about sexual violence, but it can also pose challenges for some survivors. Portrayals of sexual violence in movies, television shows, the news, and social media can prompt negative reactions, from flashbacks and anxiety to feelings of sadness or irritability. Below are … More Tips for Survivors on Consuming Media by RAINN

Girls’ education is the best investment we can make to grow the world’s economies

November 2, 2017

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai seen at the kitchen of Yerwa Girls school in Maiduguri, Nigeria. (Reuters/Afolabi Sotunde) WRITTEN BY: Farah Mohamed, CEO, Malala Fund “If you ask most people if they believe girls should go to school, they’ll answer yes. I would guess that most of you reading this right now are offended by the idea of … More Girls’ education is the best investment we can make to grow the world’s economies