Psychology Around the Net: September 2, 2017

Happy Saturday, sweet readers! If you’re here in America, I hope you’re taking advantage of the three-day holiday weekend — unless, of course, you or a loved one has been hit by tragedy Hurricane Harvey has caused. I’ve seen so many donation requests over the past few days — everything from money to basic items you wouldn’t even think of (at least I didn’t) like diapers — and it makes me proud to know that even in this country’s turbulent times, we’re still here for each other. Still, no amount of donations can help the psychological impact such devastation causes some people and Dr. Asim Shah of the Baylor College of Medicine points out the warning signs victims aren’t coping well and suggests when and how to address them. Now, let’s take a minute to catch up on the latest mental health news. How Princess Diana Changed Lives by Discussing Her Mental Health: This week marked the 20th anniversary of the death of the People’s Princess, and while many of us know all about how hard she worked to help others with various charities related to HIV and AIDS, working with a fund to helpe prisoners’ families who are stigmatized by their family members’ crimes, palliative care, and more. However, we might not realize her candid interviews about her struggles with eating disorders, self-injury, and feelings of worthlessness might have helped thousands or more people seek help because Diana shared h...
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