HelpGuide October Newsletter

[View in browser]( Dear Friend of HelpGuide,  October is Bullying Prevention Month. Whether it takes place in the schoolyard, the workplace, online, or even at home, bullying can leave you feeling helpless, humiliated, and depressed. It can even lead to thoughts of self-harm or suicide. But bullying doesn’t only affect those who are bullied. Witnessing others being verbally, physically, or cyberbullied can trigger feelings of distress, anxiety, and intimidation. Even those who bully are more likely to experience mental health issues, substance abuse, and relationship and legal problems.  Every child or adult deserves to feel safe, accepted, and included. Which is why it’s so important to speak up if you witness abusive or bullying behavior—in-person or online. Ignoring bullying won’t help it go away. While HelpGuide offers many strategies and resources for identifying, responding to, and [coping with bullying](, sharing your experiences with others is always a good first step. And you don’t have to wait to be the victim to start talking about bullying. The more we speak out, the sooner we can stamp out the problem. If you or someone you love is experiencing any type of bullying or abuse, please reach out to one of the helplines listed below. Yours in health,  Melinda Smith Executive Director, HelpGuide ­ Some of our latest content Dealing with Revenge Porn and “Sextortion” Being the target of revenge pornography and online abuse can leave you feeling violated and powerless. But there are ways to cope with the effects of online harassment, report cybercrime, and practice safe sexting. [Read more]( Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Are you or someone you know always looking for attention—even if it causes problems at work or in relationships? Learn how to identify histrionic personality disorder and cope with the symptoms. [Read more]( Emotional Support Dogs: Choosing the Right Breed An emotional support dog can help ease the symptoms of mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. While they don’t require specific training, certain breeds are more suitable as emotional support animals. [Read more]( Mental health news from around the web Study indicates possible link between chronic stress and Alzheimer’s disease (Karolinska Institutet) A Swedish study shows how people aged between 18 and 65 with a previous diagnosis of chronic stress and depression were more likely than other people to be diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease. [READ MORE →]( Healthy lifestyle can help prevent depression – and new research may explain why (University of Cambridge) A healthy lifestyle that involves moderate alcohol consumption, a healthy diet, regular physical activity, healthy sleep and frequent social connection, while avoiding smoking and too much sedentary behavior, reduces the risk of depression, new research has found. [READ MORE →]( Sleep-Wake Therapy Gives New Hope for Teens with Depression (UC San Francisco ) Teens who fall asleep and wake up late, so-called “night owls,” are more prone to depression. Now, researchers at UC San Francisco have found a way to help these kids adjust to their natural sleep-cycle rhythms while still fulfilling their school responsibilities. [READ MORE →]( Commonly Used Herbicide is Harmful to Adolescent Brain Function (UC San Diego) Herbicides are the most used class of pesticides worldwide, with uses in agriculture, homes and industry. Exposures to two of the most popular herbicides were associated with worse brain function among adolescents, according to a recent study. [READ MORE →](  Does renting accelerate biological aging? (News Medical) A new study in the UK suggests that living in a privately rented home is associated with faster biological aging. The biological impact of renting, as opposed to owner occupancy, is nearly double that of being out of work rather than being employed. It was also 50% greater than having been a former smoker as opposed to never having smoked. [READ MORE →]( ­ Bullying helplines In the U.S.: Call the [Crisis Support Services]( national helpline at 800-273-8255. In the UK: Call the [National Bullying Helpline]( at 0300 323 0169. In Canada: Call [BullyingCanada]( at 1-877-352-4497. In other countries: Search HelpGuide's international directory of [Mental Health Helplines](. Follow Us: ­ ­ ­ ­ JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER Mental health and wellness tips, our latest articles, resources and more. [Subscribe]( ­ HelpGuide.org International, 515 S. Flower St. Suite 1800, Los Angeles, CA, 90071 This email was sent to {EMAIL} You've received it because you've subscribed to our newsletter. If you would no longer like to receive these, please update your email preferences by visiting the link below. [Unsubscribe](  [Privacy Policy](     |      [Terms of Use](