Megan Linden-Haataja, LCSW LMFT

09/09/2026

Tomorrow: World Su***de Prevention Day on tomorrow September 10th.

Light a candle near a window at 8pm to show your support for su***de prevention and to remember lost loved ones and for those bereaved and impacted by su***de loss.
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For support for su***de loss call StandBy on 1300 727 247.
For immediate crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14 Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or QLife on 1800 184 527 or 13yarn.org.au on 13 92 76. In case of an emergency, call 000

09/06/2026

💜September is su***de prevention month. You’re never alone. Please reach out for help. Call or text 988. 💜

07/28/2025

Her words are a reminder that vulnerability is not weakness. Talking about mental health, asking for help, and naming what you’re feeling is a powerful and brave act.

In 2016, actress Kristen Bell shared her struggles with depression in a piece for Time Magazine. In it, she wrote: “When you try to keep things hidden, they fester and ultimately end up revealing themselves in a far more destructive way than if you approach them with honesty.”

She continued: “For me, depression is not sadness. It’s not having a bad day and needing a hug. It gave me a complete and utter sense of isolation and loneliness. Its debilitation was all-consuming, and it shut down my mental circuit board. I felt worthless, like I had nothing to offer, like I was a failure.”

She added: “It’s a knee-jerk reaction to judge people when they’re vulnerable. But there’s nothing weak about struggling with mental illness. You’re just having a harder time living in your brain than other people.”

03/24/2025

Sometimes the first step, is the most important one.

Remember these wise words as you head into your week!

12/11/2023

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The holiday season can be a difficult time for those who are grieving 💔

We like to remind our families that they are never alone. At Valerie's House, families always come first. We are grateful that they trust us with their grief and are always here to listen.

View the graphic below to see how to cope with holiday grief ~
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10/11/2023

End the stigma!

03/23/2023

Definitely ❤️‍🩹

Thanks for the great post.

We may be under the same storm but different boats still.

12/24/2022

The Holidays aren’t always happy for everyone, try to remember that 🤍 Sending love to you all 🤍