Category: Empathy
E14 – Why Validation Matters
Emotional validation is all about recognizing, understanding and expressing acceptance of another person’s feelings. By doing this, you’re creating space for that person to experience these emotions and process things without fear of judgement or rejection. You make them feel like their feelings matter. Validation is a fundamental human need, yet it’s often misunderstood or dismissed… Read more
E6 – Understanding Schizoaffective Disorder: Statistics, Suicide Rates, and the Experience of Living with the Condition
Schizoaffective disorder is a complex mental health condition that combines symptoms of schizophrenia—such as delusions and hallucinations—with mood disorder symptoms, like depression or mania. This dual nature can make it challenging to diagnose and treat. In this blog, we will explore some statistics regarding schizoaffective disorder, examine suicide rates associated with the condition, discuss the… Read more
Entry 2 – 5 Simple Ways to be More Empathetic in Mental Health Support
Empathy is one of the most powerful tools we have to help others, especially in mental health support. As a peer support specialist and someone who lives with schizoaffective bipolar disorder, I’ve learned that genuine empathy can help the depth of understanding. It’s not about having the perfect words or fixing someone’s problems—it’s about being… Read more