Slowly, but surely, I've been playing #VideoGames more and more. Coming out of the other side of depression has its benefits.
As silly as this may sound, I'm grateful to be able to engage in my favorite hobbies again. It was so difficult for so long, but I finally feel like I have some semblance of control in doing these things.
ChatGPT-Powered AI Girlfriend App – Experience the Future of Romance - Personally, I have mixed feelings about this kind of app/development. I spent a number of years during my long and varied career working in #mentalhealth and I can see how this kind of app could provide some solace/relief for those who suffer from extreme loneliness or introversion, but, of course, a digital boyfriend or girlfriend is not the same as the real deal. So I’m conflicted. My thinking at this point is that this kind of digital companion will likely do more good than harm. What do you think? Cause we’re going to see a lot more of this in the near future. http://www.inlovewith.com/apps/her/
Word on the street is that big things are happening with the non-profit organization Open Sourcing Mental Health. I’m a supporter of their work and efforts to change how we talk about mental health in the tech community.
Join their mailing list now so you can find out the big news when it happens.
Psychiatry not fit for purpose. Not new research yet the key findings make a mockery of diagnostic (and hence treatment) approaches. In particular that "almost all diagnoses mask the role of trauma and adverse events" shows a commonality in mental health that is all too often under-estimated.
'Professor Peter Kinderman, University of Liverpool, said: “This study provides yet more evidence that the biomedical diagnostic approach in psychiatry is not fit for purpose.'
The main findings of the research were:
• Psychiatric diagnoses all use different decision-making rules
• There is a huge amount of overlap in symptoms between diagnoses
• Almost all diagnoses mask the role of trauma and adverse events
• Diagnoses tell us little about the individual patient and what treatment they need
'As a two time cancer survivor I hope that my art can inspire, lift-up and bring awareness to the world of the "hope and strength" available to us all.
Lavender, purple, lilac ..colors that represent strength, endurance, passion and hope. Colors to celebrate survival of all cancers that attempt to devastate our soul from within.
I work in #MentalHealth but I don't talk shop much. I will toot about whatever crosses my mind in the moment. Sometimes I swear because I'm an old sailor.
Pear blossom is in full swing, apples about to start! 😍 The advantages of having a slower morning #running tour.
Mind didn't want to get out at all, legs were still slightly wasted from y'days long run. Still I went 🥳 and it felt good to move the body, get fresh air & start the day out in nature. 😊💚
#doc telling me ‘take your meds do your cbt/daily gratitude’ do things that make you happy enjoy life more, Really what if everything really is shit and getting shittier and all I’m doing is gaslighting myself into oblivion, #MentalHealth am I allowed to rage at the universe, fuck I can’t even leave the house without the brain weevil giving me shit that and the joint and muscle pain I’m a little sad kitty right now
Well here I am, wide awake after barely 4 hrs of sleep. Sitting on the sofa, cat laying next to me....I guess as my financial situation worsens, sleep will be like this more often 😪 #problems#money#mentalhealth#jobless
If the NDP and Libs were really upset about the result of the last Ontario election, they'd be doing some serious work on what in their parties' internal cultures led them to have such lacklustre, unpopular leaders & platform going into it. Is that happening? Maybe in secret? #onpoli
Its advantageous for some parties to retain the WAY we actually cast our ballot, but it suppresses voting. In our tech world, the electorate (young & old) is increasing rejecting in-person voting & staying home.
This might be the most important blog post I ever wrote. It's been a while since I wanted to publish some sort of personal manifesto on my site.
After I stopped promoting myself as if I were a brand, I needed to put my foot down and declare what I stand for, on the only place that's not going away: my personal website.
So, here it is. A personal manifesto, where I touch on these topics:
Our local estate agent #DHHall is sponsoring a "sheep" at the Scottish #RoyalHighlandShow to raise awareness of loneliness in farming. There is a flock of them across Scotland apparently. The artist behind this fine beast is Julie-Anne Pugh. #Defaidodon#sheep#MentalHealth
Do you know how it feels to want to help someone you love but being unable to?
I wrote a song about this feeling called Hopes, and my queer friends joined me for a video with fire spinning and knives throwing, emphasising the metaphysical aspect of a universe with endless possibilities. If you'd like, have a listen. I'd be happy to hear your thoughts.
#MentalHealth is important for a person’s wellbeing. As one who suffers from a mental illness, having resources that keep track of those ups and downs, things that trigger good and bad feelings, and ways to calm down when things are bad, really make it all better.
I’ve been using an app called #Finch. I absolutely recommend it.
Hi friends, I have put a lot of stuff on sale at 50% off to clear space and make room for more new goodies!
I also have mystery bags/bargain bundles which are excellent value for money if you struggle to choose. I always send way more than I should, so you’ll def get A LOT of goodies 😊