Addiction - At first, this animated short seems rather pleasant: A kiwi encounters a golden nugget, and upon consuming it, feels a glorious sense of bliss. But as the bird continues to chase that first high, things quickly turn dark.
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What is Consent? In Australia, giving consent to participate in sexual activity cannot legally be given when you are under the age of 16, under the influence of drugs or alcohol or agreeing to participate while experiencing fear or duress. The law in the same for for all sexes. The lack of using the word "No" does not equate to the word "Yes".
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1555463557927854&fref=nf
Children who experience early childhood trauma do not "Just get over it".
http://www.socialworkhelper.com/2014/10/08/children-experience-early-childhood-trauma-just-get/
Seven Videos on the struggle of mental health Depression, schizophrenia, suicidal feelings—too often, these experiences stay private. These speakers who've struggled with mental illness boldly share their stories, in hopes that others don’t feel so alone.
http://www.ted.com/playlists/175/the_struggle_of_mental_health?utm_content=awesm-publisher&utm_campaign&utm_medium=on.ted.com-facebook-share&awesm=on.ted.com_e0UWh&utm_source=direct-on.ted.com
10 Things You Didn't Know About Self-Esteem
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-squeaky-wheel/201410/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-self-esteem
3 part ABC documentary on mental health practice in a hospital setting
http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/changing-minds-the-inside-story/DO1340H003S00
Mindfulness – More than Simply Meditation. I was recently sent this written piece about the author, Juliette Foster's personal experience of mindfulness practice. There seem to be quite a few approaches to mindfulness practice and Juliette has asked me to share this one with you. Thank you for your contribution Juliette.
http://www.kwikmed.org/mindfulness-simply-meditation/