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sicknotweak.bsky.social
@sicknotweak.bsky.social
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We help people understand that mental illness is a sickness, not a weakness. Founded by Michael Landsberg, we are a statement, a community, a movement. #SickNotWeak
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On this #RemembranceDay, we honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served — and continue to serve — our country. Let us also remember the battles that may not be seen: the ongoing struggles many veterans and families face with mental health.

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November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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High risk of suicide found after involuntary psychiatric care, especially for young men https://ow.ly/S2iR50Xo9P8

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High risk of suicide found after involuntary psychiatric care, especially for young men
People who have been treated in psychiatric care against their will are at increased risk of taking their own lives after hospital discharge. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal The Lancet Regional Health—Europe. The results highlight a need for follow-up care after discharge.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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5 Ways Borderline Personality Disorder Can Make You Feel Like You've Failed Before You Start https://ow.ly/8w6X50Xo9IC

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5 Ways Borderline Personality Disorder Can Make You Feel Like You've Failed Before You Start
#3 is hard to fight.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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The Gun Industry’s Suicide Prevention Effort Isn’t What They Say It Is https://ow.ly/yvO350Xo9Gf

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The Gun Industry's Suicide Prevention Effort Isn't What They Say It Is
The National Shooting Sports Foundation, a top gun industry trade group, has been using deceptive numbers to tout its suicide awareness efforts.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Sunday Scaries: How I Manage My Anxiety https://ow.ly/g71s50Xo9CZ

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Sunday Scaries: How I Manage My Anxiety
For many people, Sundays are a chance to hit reset: fresh laundry, a clean kitchen, and assignments wrapped up for the week ahead. But for others, Sundays aren’t relaxing at all.
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November 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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It's the Relationship That Matters Most in Therapy https://ow.ly/7miw50Xo9yv

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It's the Relationship That Matters Most in Therapy
Therapy's true power isn't in the latest buzzwords or brands; it's in the relationship between client and therapist.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Depression in 3 words: Heavy, Dark, Lonely

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November 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Dos and Don’ts of Supporting a Partner With Depression https://ow.ly/qKOy50Xo9x9

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How to Support a Partner With Depression (and What to Avoid)
Learn the best ways to help your partner, with advice from experts, including how to show empathy, provide encouragement, and care for yourself to maintain a healthy relationship.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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The silent struggle of working men: 'Men are supposed to be tough, but are also supposed to be nurturing' https://ow.ly/wecG50Xo9us

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The silent struggle of working men: 'Men are supposed to be tough, but are also supposed to be nurturing'
Suffering in silence is, unfortunately, a common behaviour amongst men when they face a health crisis — but it doesn't have to be that way.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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"IMPORTANT FACT: It's possible to be grateful for everything and everyone in your life and still suffer from severe depression." - ML

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November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Antibiotics and 6 other medications linked to disrupted gut microbiome https://ow.ly/sb6J50Xlvyk

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7 common medications may disrupt gut health for years
A new study has found seven types of prescription medications can have a lasting impact on the gut microbiome, which can persist for several years even after stopping use.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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When You Feel a Flashback Going Through Your Body With Complex PTSD https://ow.ly/MpLA50Xlvuf

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When You Feel a Flashback Going Through Your Body With Complex PTSD
"It's not me remembering and it's not my brain remembering. It's my body."
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November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Infrared Saunas Can Help Treat Depression, Study Suggests https://ow.ly/Hrjc50XlvwH

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Infrared Saunas Can Help Treat Depression, Study Suggests
Researchers found that the combination of whole-body heating via infrared sauna and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helped treat patients with depression.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Magnesium vs. Melatonin: Which One Helps You Sleep Better? https://ow.ly/eETr50XlvsT

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Magnesium vs. Melatonin: Which One Helps You Sleep Better?
Magnesium and melatonin are commonly used as sleep aids, though their effects are generally modest. Learn how they work and which one may be best for you.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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UCalgary nursing researchers develop trauma and resilience training for frontline workers in ERs https://ow.ly/yBQr50XlvnV

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UCalgary nursing researchers develop trauma and resilience training for frontline workers in ERs
Evidence-based intervention emerged from a six-year study of mental health care in a Calgary hospital’s emergency department
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November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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People Who Hug Daily Are Less Depressed https://ow.ly/xK0l50Xlvm2

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People Who Hug Daily Are Less Depressed
Is hugging frequently linked to better mental health? A new study from Germany provides an answer.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Texts may be as effective as live video for depression therapy https://ow.ly/jcLr50Xlvkk

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Texts may be as effective as live video for depression therapy
Text-based psychotherapy can be as effective as live video sessions for patients being treated for depression, new research suggests.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Students Are Being Excused From Doing Schoolwork Because It Makes Them Too Anxious https://ow.ly/SN7650Xlvge

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Students Are Being Excused From Doing Schoolwork Because It Makes Them Too Anxious
Experts think that this avoidance will only make anxiety worse in the long run.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Could AI be the lifeline for Canadian workers facing mental health issues? https://ow.ly/UQpH50Xlvbi

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Could AI be the lifeline for Canadian workers facing mental health issues?
Fewer than half of people leaders feel equipped to address employee mental health issues, but AI tools prove popular
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November 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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New $2 saliva test may aid in psychiatric diagnosis https://ow.ly/rUkg50Xlv2r

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New $2 saliva test may aid in psychiatric diagnosis
A disposable sensor uses saliva to measure a protein linked to depression and schizophrenia. The test is fast, inexpensive, and could one day help monitor mental health.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Military veterans are disproportionately affected by suicide, but targeted prevention can help reverse the tide https://ow.ly/FEUt50Xk5Uq

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Military veterans are disproportionately affected by suicide, but targeted prevention can help reverse the tide
Statistics show that veterans die by suicide from firearms – a particularly lethal means of suicide – at a higher rate than in the general population.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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I Was Only 7 When I Started Therapy — Here’s Why It Was the Best Thing My Parents Ever Did for Me https://ow.ly/CSmO50Xk5On

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I Was Only 7 When I Started Therapy — Here’s Why It Was the Best Thing My Parents Ever Did for Me
"A mental health journey, especially for someone so young, can feel so lonely."
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November 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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November 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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6 Things to Know About Shame (and What to Do About It) https://ow.ly/cEVj50XjYmT

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6 Things to Know About Shame (and What to Do About It)
Shame is a universal human emotion that can quietly shape how we see ourselves. This is where it comes from and what you can do to begin healing.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM