Nearly 50 years after Roe V. Wade, legalized abortion remains one of the most divisive social issues in the United States. In the first five months of 2019, 15 states passed bans on various forms of abortion, despite protest and outcry from women’s advocacy groups and the larger medical community to stop the bans. Most […]
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How Climate Change Affects Mental Health
For all the endless chatter surrounding Climate Change, not much of the global conversation has centered on the connection between Climate Change and mental health. The psychological impacts of a warming world might seem intuitive, and rightly so. But on a personal and macro level, changing habitats and unpredictable weather patterns have had a universally […]
What To Do After A Car Break-In in San Francisco
If you’ve landed on this post you’ve most likely just become the victim of a car break-in in San Francisco. My condolences. Scroll the list below to follow the steps for what you should do next. *** Unfortunately, car break-ins are not at all uncommon in SF; in fact, experiencing a “smash and grab” is […]
Understanding Black Stress: Read Fast Company’s Sobering Article
Fast Company recently published a short, powerful article on the gap of black stress that’s worth reading– especially if you want to be a better mental health ally. “We’re in a terrible position because we don’t control what is necessary to change the circumstances that will alleviate our own stress,” Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones […]
Michelle Obama Is Dealing with “Low Grade Depression,” Too
In the latest episode of the new Michelle Obama Podcast, the former First Lady said she is currently battling “some form of low-grade depression.” “Not just because of quarantine, but because of the racial strife, and just seeing this administration, watching the hypocrisy of it, day in and day out, is dispiriting,” she said on […]
7 Organizations Fighting for Racial Justice in America
These 5 trusted, highly-regarded organizations are fighting for critical racial justice in America. Many of the below nonprofits use PayPal as a donation platform, though others accept checks or payments over the phone. We encourage you to donate to as many of them as you can. All of these organizations are vetted by third parties, […]
How To Support Healthcare Workers Fighting COVID-19
If you’re worried about healthcare workers fighting COVID-19 on the front lines of the outbreak, here’s what you can do to help. 1 – Stay Home If You Are Sick. Call your doctor immediately if you are experiencing symptoms like cough, fever, or sore throat. They will give you further instruction. (But most health care […]
Donate Here to Help Australia’s Wildfire Relief Efforts
At the time of this writing, Australia’s crippling wildfires have scorched millions of acres of land in the wake of a massive, nation-wide conflagration that has been raging since October. According to the New York Times, at least 24 people have died and thousands of homes have been destroyed. Additionally, more than 450 million animals […]
Watch Barack Obama Call Out “Woke” Culture: “That’s Not Activism”
Barack Obama recently sat down with actress and activist Yara Shahidi to discuss “woke culture” and activism in the age of social media. The conversation below took place at the 2019 Obama Foundation Summit on Tuesday. In a particularly candid moment, the 44th President spoke out against the pernicious “call out culture” that has taken […]
What To Do If You’re Worried About Gun Violence
If you’re worried about gun violence in America, you are not alone. According to the latest statistics, over 35,000 Americans die every year from gun violence, and many more are injured or traumatized by it. Gun violence anxiety is at an all high, and it a time when it feels like there are no easy […]