Volume 12: February 26, 2023
Written/Edited by: Mana and Remi
Topics: Fidha
Resources: Lyn
Unfortunately, mental health is quite obviously stigmatized, even in modern society (refer back to Vol. 5 for specifics); however, there’s a bright side, and that’s that people are becoming continuously more aware of this fact as time progresses. To help work towards an unstigmatized world, be sure to get your information on mental health from reliable and academic sources! One key point to check for is .edu (education) or .org (organization) at the end of your web address. .com (commercial) indicates that the website is for profit, which is unreliable and oftentimes clickbait. We’re sure your teachers have said it a thousand times, but anybody can edit a Wikipedia article, so don’t use it if you want official information! Well-known resources that you’ve heard the name of before (Mental Floss, Merriam-Webster, etcetera) and university/college websites have a higher chance of being purely factual and unbiased or not stigmatized. Rasmussen University in particular has a helpful list of reliable search engines, including Google Scholar and Microsoft Academic; said website is linked in our sources down below.
Mental health illnesses can affect almost anyone in many different ways. Remember that mental health illnesses are not a flaw of character or a personal shortcoming. It affects many, and is usually a reaction to environmental stresses and genetic factors. There are different ways to combat the effects though. No matter how big or small its effects are, be sure to seek help immediately if you notice you or a loved one having an especially hard time going on with everyday activities. Proper treatment can enable many people with a mental health illness to lead fulfilling, happy lives in every aspect. Hotlines/Helplines can provide a space that is judgment-free and allow you to talk through your different emotions, feelings, and troubles. It gives support and help at any time. Do not be afraid to ask for support during a time of crisis!
Here are some hotlines and help resources:
- https://988lifeline.org/ - This website provides free support at any time of day for people in distress or troubles. They keep information confidential and are committed to advancing suicide prevention and building awareness. Call or text 988.
- https://www.crisistextline.org/ - This site has free 24 hour support. You can text “HOME” to 741741 at any time, and a volunteer crisis counselor will be there to support and talk to you. This website also contains helpful information about different conditions , such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
- https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp - This website can assist in finding different helplines and hotlines near you. You can type in your country and get a list of confidential support for free through online chatting, texting, or calling. It works quickly and provides information on hotlines, helplines, and what to expect when you call.
- https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ - This website provides a list of hotlines and emergency numbers for many different countries. It also contains guides and videos about therapy and videos that may be helpful and informative.
Data
1) 75% of consumers judge source credibility by design/layout.
2) 52.8% of people utilizing the Internet consider the majority of sources to be reliable and accurate, which is incorrect.
3) A whopping 200 crisis centers make up the well-known 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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Sources:
Heinrich, A. (2017, March 22). 15 Educational Search Engines College Students Should Know About. Rasmussen University
https://www.rasmussen.edu/student-experience/college-life/15-educational-search-engines/ [1]
Library guides: How do I know if my sources are credible/reliable? - FAQ - Library Guides at University of Washington Libraries. (n.d.). Retrieved February 26, 2023, from https://guides.lib.uw.edu/research/faq/reliable [2]
Benefits of discussion boards - georgia Southwestern State University. (n.d.). Retrieved February 26, 2023, from
https://www.gsw.edu/faculty-resources/teaching-learning/files/GCheokas_CTL-Benefits-of-Online-Discussion-Board_pr-brief-7.pdf [3]
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