Hello colleagues,
Michal Lester from Wikimedia Israel and Tsipi Erann from Wikiwomen recently sent an email to the Gendergap mailing list regarding the passing of User:Danveg. https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/gendergap/2017-January/006453.html. Condolences to her family and friends. A memorial project has been established on Hebrew Wikipedia at https://he.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D7%95%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%A4%D7%93%D7%99%D7%... .
I would like to remind all of us that there may be people in our community who are experiencing personal difficulties or distress, and that professional resources may be available to assist. As with many situations, I think that getting help before a situation becomes a crisis is preferable, and I would encourage people to take the courageous step to do so. Emotional support from friends and family, professional counseling, and medicines may all be helpful in helping someone. The Mayo Clinic provides a resource called "Depression: Supporting a family member or friend": http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/depression.... Quoting the Mayo Clinic page: "People with depression may not recognize or acknowledge that they're depressed. They may not be aware of signs and symptoms of depression, so they may think their feelings are normal. All too often, people feel ashamed about their depression and mistakenly believe they should be able to overcome it with willpower alone. But depression seldom gets better without treatment and may get worse. With the right treatment approach, the person you care about can get better." If you or someone you know is in distress, or is frequently sad, then I would encourage reaching out for professional support.
In the circumstance that an on-wiki situation does become an emergency, includes a threat of harm, *or* if someone discusses harm and you aren't sure how serious the threat is, English Wikipedia has the following resource, which includes information about how to Wikipedians are encouraged to respond if someone on-wiki appears to be suicidal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Responding_to_threats_of_harm. Alternatively, if an off-wiki situation appears to be an emergency, includes a threat of harm, *or* includes a threat that you don't know how to evaluate, then please contact the local emergency services.
Sometimes life is stressful and sad for almost everyone. If you or someone you know is overwhelmed, frequently feels sad or discouraged, or is distressed, then please reach out for professional support. Rather than attempting to go through the dark night alone, or if you see someone else who is struggling with their challenges, please ask for help.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brosen_sunrise.jpg
Regards,
Pine
Thank you for sharing the sad news and for your thoughts on helping others in distress. I've shared the information about the memorial project to WikiProject LGBT Studies (and I've now joined the Gendergap mailing list).
A helpful resource in North America for trans people in distress is Trans Lifeline (http://www.translifeline.org/). US: (877) 565-8860 / Canada: (877) 330-6366
- Pax aka Funcrunch
On 1/3/17 8:35 PM, Pine W wrote:
Hello colleagues,
Michal Lester from Wikimedia Israel and Tsipi Erann from Wikiwomen recently sent an email to the Gendergap mailing list regarding the passing of User:Danveg. https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/gendergap/2017-January/006453.html. Condolences to her family and friends. A memorial project has been established on Hebrew Wikipedia at https://he.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D7%95%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%A4%D7%93%D7%99%D7%... .
I would like to remind all of us that there may be people in our community who are experiencing personal difficulties or distress, and that professional resources may be available to assist. As with many situations, I think that getting help before a situation becomes a crisis is preferable, and I would encourage people to take the courageous step to do so. Emotional support from friends and family, professional counseling, and medicines may all be helpful in helping someone. The Mayo Clinic provides a resource called "Depression: Supporting a family member or friend": http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/depression.... Quoting the Mayo Clinic page: "People with depression may not recognize or acknowledge that they're depressed. They may not be aware of signs and symptoms of depression, so they may think their feelings are normal. All too often, people feel ashamed about their depression and mistakenly believe they should be able to overcome it with willpower alone. But depression seldom gets better without treatment and may get worse. With the right treatment approach, the person you care about can get better." If you or someone you know is in distress, or is frequently sad, then I would encourage reaching out for professional support.
In the circumstance that an on-wiki situation does become an emergency, includes a threat of harm, *or* if someone discusses harm and you aren't sure how serious the threat is, English Wikipedia has the following resource, which includes information about how to Wikipedians are encouraged to respond if someone on-wiki appears to be suicidal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Responding_to_threats_of_harm. Alternatively, if an off-wiki situation appears to be an emergency, includes a threat of harm, *or* includes a threat that you don't know how to evaluate, then please contact the local emergency services.
Sometimes life is stressful and sad for almost everyone. If you or someone you know is overwhelmed, frequently feels sad or discouraged, or is distressed, then please reach out for professional support. Rather than attempting to go through the dark night alone, or if you see someone else who is struggling with their challenges, please ask for help.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brosen_sunrise.jpg
Regards,
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in Australia Beyond Blue provides a 24/7 help line service *1300 22 4636 .*
Maybe we should invite the affiliates to put together and maintain a resource page on Meta with contact details for such organisations so that everyone has access to necessary local details regardless of where they be
On 4 January 2017 at 13:04, Pax Ahimsa Gethen list-wikimedia@funcrunch.org wrote:
Thank you for sharing the sad news and for your thoughts on helping others in distress. I've shared the information about the memorial project to WikiProject LGBT Studies (and I've now joined the Gendergap mailing list).
A helpful resource in North America for trans people in distress is Trans Lifeline (http://www.translifeline.org/). US: (877) 565-8860 / Canada: (877) 330-6366
- Pax aka Funcrunch
On 1/3/17 8:35 PM, Pine W wrote:
Hello colleagues,
Michal Lester from Wikimedia Israel and Tsipi Erann from Wikiwomen recently sent an email to the Gendergap mailing list regarding the passing of User:Danveg. https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/gendergap/2017-January/006453.html. Condolences to her family and friends. A memorial project has been established on Hebrew Wikipedia at https://he.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D7%95%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%A4 %D7%93%D7%99%D7%94:%D7%9E%D7%A4%D7%92%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%9D/% D7%9E%D7%A4%D7%92%D7%A9%D7%99_%D7%95%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%99_%D7% A0%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%9D/DanVeg_Memorial_Trans_Project .
I would like to remind all of us that there may be people in our community who are experiencing personal difficulties or distress, and that professional resources may be available to assist. As with many situations, I think that getting help before a situation becomes a crisis is preferable, and I would encourage people to take the courageous step to do so. Emotional support from friends and family, professional counseling, and medicines may all be helpful in helping someone. The Mayo Clinic provides a resource called "Depression: Supporting a family member or friend": http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in- depth/depression/ART-20045943. Quoting the Mayo Clinic page: "People with depression may not recognize or acknowledge that they're depressed. They may not be aware of signs and symptoms of depression, so they may think their feelings are normal. All too often, people feel ashamed about their depression and mistakenly believe they should be able to overcome it with willpower alone. But depression seldom gets better without treatment and may get worse. With the right treatment approach, the person you care about can get better." If you or someone you know is in distress, or is frequently sad, then I would encourage reaching out for professional support.
In the circumstance that an on-wiki situation does become an emergency, includes a threat of harm, *or* if someone discusses harm and you aren't sure how serious the threat is, English Wikipedia has the following resource, which includes information about how to Wikipedians are encouraged to respond if someone on-wiki appears to be suicidal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Responding_to_threats_of_harm. Alternatively, if an off-wiki situation appears to be an emergency, includes a threat of harm, *or* includes a threat that you don't know how to evaluate, then please contact the local emergency services.
Sometimes life is stressful and sad for almost everyone. If you or someone you know is overwhelmed, frequently feels sad or discouraged, or is distressed, then please reach out for professional support. Rather than attempting to go through the dark night alone, or if you see someone else who is struggling with their challenges, please ask for help.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brosen_sunrise.jpg
Regards,
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On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 9:16 PM Gnangarra gnangarra@gmail.com wrote:
Maybe we should invite the affiliates to put together and maintain a resource page on Meta with contact details for such organisations so that everyone has access to necessary local details regardless of where they be
Great minds think alike :) We're putting together a curated list of resources on meta https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Support_and_Safety/Mental_health_resources for resources like this you can find right now. If anyone has additional resources (especially for countries not currently listed) we'd love more! We're trying to look into each resource before listing (and keep the list short and usable for each country) so the talk page is best for additions. Right now we have it set up to both list all of the countries we have information for and list YOUR country (based on your IP) first to make usable information easiest to find.
James Alexander *Manager, Trust & Safety* Wikimedia Foundation
On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 10:34 AM, James Alexander jalexander@wikimedia.org wrote:
On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 9:16 PM Gnangarra gnangarra@gmail.com wrote:
Maybe we should invite the affiliates to put together and maintain a resource page on Meta with contact details for such organisations so that everyone has access to necessary local details regardless of where they
be
Great minds think alike :) We're putting together a curated list of resources on meta https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Support_and_Safety/ Mental_health_resources for resources like this you can find right now. If anyone has additional resources (especially for countries not currently listed) we'd love more! We're trying to look into each resource before listing (and keep the list short and usable for each country) so the talk page is best for additions. Right now we have it set up to both list all of the countries we have information for and list YOUR country (based on your IP) first to make usable information easiest to find.
it looks good, i wanted to add for switzerland. but touching a page which
is from the foundation by the foundation, and the main support page even stating "serves the foundation"? i do not even have a right to edit there? and i always thought foundation stuff is on the foundation wiki *wonder*
rupert
I have made a small change the introduction to indicate the WMF has a important role in the management of the page content, but the WMF is not intended to be the sole author.
I believe that is in line with James offer for the commuity to edit the page.
On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 5:10 PM, rupert THURNER rupert.thurner@gmail.com wrote:
On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 10:34 AM, James Alexander jalexander@wikimedia.org wrote:
On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 9:16 PM Gnangarra gnangarra@gmail.com wrote:
Maybe we should invite the affiliates to put together and maintain a resource page on Meta with contact details for such organisations so that everyone has access to necessary local details regardless of where they
be
Great minds think alike :) We're putting together a curated list of resources on meta https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Support_and_Safety/ Mental_health_resources for resources like this you can find right now. If anyone has additional resources (especially for countries not currently listed) we'd love more! We're trying to look into each resource before listing (and keep the list short and usable for each country) so the talk page is best for additions. Right now we have it set up to both list all of the countries we have information for and list YOUR country (based on your IP) first to make usable information easiest to find.
it looks good, i wanted to add for switzerland. but touching a page which
is from the foundation by the foundation, and the main support page even stating "serves the foundation"? i do not even have a right to edit there? and i always thought foundation stuff is on the foundation wiki *wonder*
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I'm so sad to hear this news.
Pine, thank you for the thoughtful email full of the reminders that, at times, we may all need support. And thank you for providing helpful resources.
Warmly, /a
On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 8:35 PM, Pine W wiki.pine@gmail.com wrote:
Hello colleagues,
Michal Lester from Wikimedia Israel and Tsipi Erann from Wikiwomen recently sent an email to the Gendergap mailing list regarding the passing of User:Danveg. https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/gendergap/2017-January/006453.html. Condolences to her family and friends. A memorial project has been established on Hebrew Wikipedia at https://he.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D7%95%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%99%D7% A4%D7%93%D7%99%D7%94:%D7%9E%D7%A4%D7%92%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%9D/ %D7%9E%D7%A4%D7%92%D7%A9%D7%99_%D7%95%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%99_% D7%A0%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%9D/DanVeg_Memorial_Trans_Project .
I would like to remind all of us that there may be people in our community who are experiencing personal difficulties or distress, and that professional resources may be available to assist. As with many situations, I think that getting help before a situation becomes a crisis is preferable, and I would encourage people to take the courageous step to do so. Emotional support from friends and family, professional counseling, and medicines may all be helpful in helping someone. The Mayo Clinic provides a resource called "Depression: Supporting a family member or friend": http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/ depression/ART-20045943. Quoting the Mayo Clinic page: "People with depression may not recognize or acknowledge that they're depressed. They may not be aware of signs and symptoms of depression, so they may think their feelings are normal. All too often, people feel ashamed about their depression and mistakenly believe they should be able to overcome it with willpower alone. But depression seldom gets better without treatment and may get worse. With the right treatment approach, the person you care about can get better." If you or someone you know is in distress, or is frequently sad, then I would encourage reaching out for professional support.
In the circumstance that an on-wiki situation does become an emergency, includes a threat of harm, *or* if someone discusses harm and you aren't sure how serious the threat is, English Wikipedia has the following resource, which includes information about how to Wikipedians are encouraged to respond if someone on-wiki appears to be suicidal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Responding_to_threats_of_harm. Alternatively, if an off-wiki situation appears to be an emergency, includes a threat of harm, *or* includes a threat that you don't know how to evaluate, then please contact the local emergency services.
Sometimes life is stressful and sad for almost everyone. If you or someone you know is overwhelmed, frequently feels sad or discouraged, or is distressed, then please reach out for professional support. Rather than attempting to go through the dark night alone, or if you see someone else who is struggling with their challenges, please ask for help.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brosen_sunrise.jpg
Regards,
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On Tue, 3 Jan 2017 20:35:01 -0800 Pine W wiki.pine@gmail.com wrote:
Hello colleagues,
Michal Lester from Wikimedia Israel and Tsipi Erann from Wikiwomen recently sent an email to the Gendergap mailing list regarding the passing of User:Danveg. https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/gendergap/2017-January/006453.html. Condolences to her family and friends. A memorial project has been established on Hebrew Wikipedia at https://he.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D7%95%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%A4%D7%93%D7%99%D7%... .
I am terribly sorry to hear about that. My consolences go to her family and friends.
I would like to remind all of us that there may be people in our community who are experiencing personal difficulties or distress, and that professional resources may be available to assist. As with many situations, I think that getting help before a situation becomes a crisis is preferable, and I would encourage people to take the courageous step to do so. Emotional support from friends and family, professional counseling, and medicines may all be helpful in helping someone. The Mayo Clinic provides a resource called "Depression: Supporting a family member or friend": http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/depression.... Quoting the Mayo Clinic page: "People with depression may not recognize or acknowledge that they're depressed. They may not be aware of signs and symptoms of depression, so they may think their feelings are normal. All too often, people feel ashamed about their depression and mistakenly believe they should be able to overcome it with willpower alone. But depression seldom gets better without treatment and may get worse. With the right treatment approach, the person you care about can get better." If you or someone you know is in distress, or is frequently sad, then I would encourage reaching out for professional support.
In the circumstance that an on-wiki situation does become an emergency, includes a threat of harm, *or* if someone discusses harm and you aren't sure how serious the threat is, English Wikipedia has the following resource, which includes information about how to Wikipedians are encouraged to respond if someone on-wiki appears to be suicidal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Responding_to_threats_of_harm. Alternatively, if an off-wiki situation appears to be an emergency, includes a threat of harm, *or* includes a threat that you don't know how to evaluate, then please contact the local emergency services.
Sometimes life is stressful and sad for almost everyone. If you or someone you know is overwhelmed, frequently feels sad or discouraged, or is distressed, then please reach out for professional support. Rather than attempting to go through the dark night alone, or if you see someone else who is struggling with their challenges, please ask for help.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brosen_sunrise.jpg
Regards,
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So very sorry to hear this new of the passing of User:Danveg.
Thanks for sharing this very sad news -- as well as the available resources -- with us, Pine, Pax, and James.
Katy
On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 8:35 PM, Pine W wiki.pine@gmail.com wrote:
Hello colleagues,
Michal Lester from Wikimedia Israel and Tsipi Erann from Wikiwomen recently sent an email to the Gendergap mailing list regarding the passing of User:Danveg. https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/gendergap/2017-January/006453.html. Condolences to her family and friends. A memorial project has been established on Hebrew Wikipedia at https://he.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D7%95%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%A4 %D7%93%D7%99%D7%94:%D7%9E%D7%A4%D7%92%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%9D/% D7%9E%D7%A4%D7%92%D7%A9%D7%99_%D7%95%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%99_%D7% A0%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%9D/DanVeg_Memorial_Trans_Project .
I would like to remind all of us that there may be people in our community who are experiencing personal difficulties or distress, and that professional resources may be available to assist. As with many situations, I think that getting help before a situation becomes a crisis is preferable, and I would encourage people to take the courageous step to do so. Emotional support from friends and family, professional counseling, and medicines may all be helpful in helping someone. The Mayo Clinic provides a resource called "Depression: Supporting a family member or friend": http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in- depth/depression/ART-20045943. Quoting the Mayo Clinic page: "People with depression may not recognize or acknowledge that they're depressed. They may not be aware of signs and symptoms of depression, so they may think their feelings are normal. All too often, people feel ashamed about their depression and mistakenly believe they should be able to overcome it with willpower alone. But depression seldom gets better without treatment and may get worse. With the right treatment approach, the person you care about can get better." If you or someone you know is in distress, or is frequently sad, then I would encourage reaching out for professional support.
In the circumstance that an on-wiki situation does become an emergency, includes a threat of harm, *or* if someone discusses harm and you aren't sure how serious the threat is, English Wikipedia has the following resource, which includes information about how to Wikipedians are encouraged to respond if someone on-wiki appears to be suicidal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Responding_to_threats_of_harm. Alternatively, if an off-wiki situation appears to be an emergency, includes a threat of harm, *or* includes a threat that you don't know how to evaluate, then please contact the local emergency services.
Sometimes life is stressful and sad for almost everyone. If you or someone you know is overwhelmed, frequently feels sad or discouraged, or is distressed, then please reach out for professional support. Rather than attempting to go through the dark night alone, or if you see someone else who is struggling with their challenges, please ask for help.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brosen_sunrise.jpg
Regards,
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