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I’m over 6ft. I’m athletic. I didn’t think I was going to believed’

https://www.sundayworld.com/lifestyle/real-life/im-over-6ft-im-athletic-i-didnt-think-i-was-going-to-believed-the-impact-of-sexual-assaults-on-men-39869504.html “I never reported my rape to the police,” said Jack* who was assaulted by someone he considered a close friend. “I’m over 6ft. I’m athletic. I didn’t think I was going to be believed. You never think that someone would de-power you with a horse tranquillizer. “I was 19, a time in my life…

Health Information Privacy Code 2020

Health Information Privacy Code 2020

https://privacy.org.nz/privacy-act-2020/codes-of-practice/hipc2020/ The Health Information Privacy Code applies to the health information about identifiable individuals and applies to: all agencies providing personal or public health or disability services such as primary health organisations, district health boards, rest homes, supported accommodation, doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists and optometrists; and some agencies that do not provide health services to…

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Digital trackers for mental health not yet fit for purpose

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/12/201215104312.htm For example, a marker of concern might be a sudden drop in smartphone-based communication. For one person this could be a sign of social withdrawal, but for another this might mean they are communicating face to face instead: the link between online and offline behaviour remains unclear and under-researched. “There are serious ethical questions…

How to reduce your holiday stress

How to reduce your holiday stress

How to reduce your holiday stress (anxiety.org.nz) For many, the holidays are a time to connect with loved ones and celebrate. But it can also be a time for stress, sadness, loneliness, disappointment, overworking, overeating, and overspending. This year, the holidays are also impacted by COVID. This may mean greater financial pressure, particular for those…

Narcissism and Its Discontents | Ramani Durvasula | TEDxSedona

Narcissism and Its Discontents | Ramani Durvasula | TEDxSedona

Narcissism has not only become a normalized social condition, it is increasingly being incentivized. The framework of narcissism with the central pillars of lack of empathy, entitlement, grandiosity, superficiality, anger, rage, arrogance, and shallow emotion is a manifestation of pathological insecurity – an insecurity that is experienced at both the individual and societal level. The…

Tāwharautia: Pūrongo o te Wā – Interim Report

Tāwharautia: Pūrongo o te Wā – Interim Report

Document and video library | Abuse in Care – Royal Commission of Inquiry The Interim Report – Tāwharautia: Pūrongo o te Wā (Tāwharautia) describes the key themes and common issues from the experiences shared with us by survivors and witnesses. The name Tāwharautia is a word that implies providing shelter or care whether physical, emotional…

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It’s Time to Talk about Psychological and Verbal Abuse | Lizzy Glazer

Psychological and verbal abuse are the most common elements of domestic violence, yet they are the least talked about. A survivor of domestic violence, Lizzy Glazer, discusses her experiences. In her TEDx talk, she identifies five common signs of abuse, acknowledges the guilt and shame victims feel, and raises awareness of the invisible scars of…

Overcoming the Paralysis of Toxic Shame

Overcoming the Paralysis of Toxic Shame

Overcoming the Paralysis of Toxic Shame | Psychology Today Recall a time when you experienced shame, whether it was a reaction to judgment by others or your own. You most likely experienced intense discomfort, feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness, and a desire to hide (M. Lewis, 1995). And you most likely felt anger toward others…