Comments on: mental health hopes

By: David

David — Wed, 06 May 2009 07:45:48 +0000

You need language that gives people woh need help confidence in you and that they really will receive the help they need from you if they discuss their problems. Trust is key, so carefully wording is paramount.

By: Roger

Roger — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:14:11 +0000

Hi Isabella,

I am excited about what you are doing with the “unconference”. This is the beginning of a critical discussion on how we can make the social network world work for those suffering mental illness as well as those who may just need a leg up during difficult times.

I am hoping to arrange my schedule around so I can attend but it remains to be seen. Regardless, I look forward to following the progress and participating in the debate as best I can.

There is a long way to go but with the effort you and others are giving this, I know it will make a difference.

Namaste

Roger’s last blog post..Dreams

By: Nickie

Nickie — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:59:10 +0000

I’m pretty out of the loop about what’s been going on, but the goals which would appeal to me would be both to help those with mental health challenges to learn to use social media in a truly healing, therapeutic and community promoting way. And to create awareness both in those we deal with on the street and in the doctor’s or therapist’s office. I’m thinking that social media might be able to help bridge the gap of things one doesn’t learn in school.

You know my story and you know how dangerous relying on my own social work education was when my world came crashing in. How many people don’t understand mental health? It’s not just family members and strangers who struggle with it.

I guess what I’m saying is that education and management/support/healing are the two areas I would find most helpful if I were able to be there. I hope this helps some!

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By: isabella mori

isabella mori — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:28:42 +0000

hi alex and evan – thank you! love your ideas!

By: Evan

Evan — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:21:29 +0000

As Alexander implies, it doesn’t mention mental health.

You could try something like, “The place where . . .” depending on what people do there. Perhaps, “. . . it’s OK to be crazy” or “. . . we bust a taboo or two”, or “. . . the paranoid aren’t after us.” or “we squash any remaining stigma about mental health”.

Stray thoughts, hope they help.

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By: Alexander M Zoltai

Alexander M Zoltai — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:06:18 +0000

“erasing stigma and exploring possibilities with social media.

“is that sticky? does it get you excited?”

How about:

Mental Health Stigma and Social Media Solutions

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