An honest & open constructive conversation about content creators & their fans from the eyes of a mental health professional, with comments from fellow fans & victims of stalking.
During Kelly's stream, the conversation turns to a new, mysterious (& rather entertaining) figure who has been spreading joy in roomietwt, & who all wonder may be the face behind the screen. This opens into the relevant discussion of content creators, the kinds of pressure they face, the social dynamic between them & their fans, the toxic behaviors & red flags that can be (& are) seen in fandoms, & the things required of mental health professionals when such red flags are brought to their attention and witnessed.
You can follow Kelly here:
Twitch: / kelly_goodtogoad
Twitter: / knw1969
IG: / kellynoellewilliams
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Suicide Hotlines In Each Country
https://www.opencounseling.com/suicid...
Crisis Text Line
https://www.crisistextline.org/
Text MHA to 741741 and you’ll be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line provides free, text-based support 24/7.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Call 1-800-273-8255. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Ear
http://theear.org/
1-517-337-1717
The Listening Ear provides an environment and value system whereby our callers are given acceptance, support and a safe opportunity to talk to a trained crisis counselor minus any judgement. Free of cost to each caller, no requirements, restrictions, waiting list, and open during times other community services are closed or unavailable.
Samaritans
https://samaritanshope.org/get-help/
If you are feeling suicidal, lonely, or depressed, we are here for you. Whatever the reason, you will get help from a trained volunteer offering nonjudgmental support. The 24/7 Helpline is confidential and free. You can call or text us any time at (877) 870-4673.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
https://nami.org/help
Call the NAMI HelpLine at 800-950-6264 or chat with us M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. In a crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling.
Grief Share
https://www.griefshare.org/
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678. A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.
Dial 2-1-1
https://www.211.org/about-us/your-loc...
If you need assistance finding food, paying for housing bills, accessing free childcare, or other essential services, visit 211.org or dial 211 to speak to someone who can help. Run by the United Way.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/
For any victims and survivors who need support, call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-799-7233 for TTY, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.
The National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline
https://www.rainn.org/
Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
Teen & Youth Help Hotline
https://teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
Teenage Advice, Crisis & Depression Helpline. Do you need help working something out? Do you want to talk to someone who understands, like another teen? We’re here to help!
Crisis Textline:
https://www.crisistextline.org/text-us/
Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support via a medium people already use and trust: text.
Self-Harm Hotline:
1-800-DON’T CUT (1-800-366-8288)
Narcotics Anonymous
https://na.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous
https://www.aa.org/
National Crisis Line – Anorexia and Bulimia:
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
1-800-233-4357