Rampant racism taking toll on youth mental health

Rampant racism taking toll on youth mental health

Not long ago, Amanda Calhoun, a periodic gamer, considered buying a video game with online multiplayer capability to play with other gamers online. But as she scrolled through the game’s reviews, she... Read more »
The Hidden Toll: Mental and Physical Health Effects of Racism

The Hidden Toll: Mental and Physical Health Effects of Racism

Many of you may know the tragic story of Eric Garner — a 43-year-old African American man who was put in a chokehold by a New York City police officer in 2014.... Read more »
Maui wildfires have a huge mental health toll : NPR

Maui wildfires have a huge mental health toll : NPR

Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen Jr. visits a distribution center at Lahaina Crossing. A deadly wildfire destroyed the city of Lahaina, Maui. Deanne Fitzmaurice for NPR hide caption toggle caption Deanne Fitzmaurice... Read more »
We Need to Talk About the Mental Health Toll of Breastfeeding – SheKnows

We Need to Talk About the Mental Health Toll of Breastfeeding – SheKnows

I breastfed my son for exactly one year. It took every bit of physical, mental and emotional strength I had, as well as some additional strength I didn’t know I had but... Read more »
Low-income Bay Area workers dread proposed bridge toll hike

Low-income Bay Area workers dread proposed bridge toll hike

San Francisco and Oakland state lawmakers are pushing a bill through the Legislature that would raise tolls by $1.50 on seven Bay Area bridges starting next year and direct the revenue toward... Read more »
The Toll of Toxic Workplaces on Mental Health

The Toll of Toxic Workplaces on Mental Health

Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock The significant impact that our work lives can have on our mental health is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Perhaps most indicative of this is the 2022 U.S. Surgeon General’s... Read more »
The toll of being the lone green carder holder in your family

The toll of being the lone green carder holder in your family

It took me 19 years to return to El Salvador — the place where I was born and emigrated from in 1999 when I was 9 years old. Dad fled in 1991,... Read more »
Anti-trans bills and political climates are taking a significant mental health toll on trans and nonbinary people – even during Pride

Anti-trans bills and political climates are taking a significant mental health toll on trans and nonbinary people – even during Pride

States and schools with more inclusive policies and protections help LGBTQ youth and their families feel safer. AP Photo/Tommy Martino Pride month is a time of celebration for the LGBTQ+ community, with... Read more »
The Mental Health Toll of Being a Celebrity: Inside the Minds of the Rich and Famous

The Mental Health Toll of Being a Celebrity: Inside the Minds of the Rich and Famous

Being a celebrity comes with its fair share of perks and privileges. The fame, fortune, and adoration that come with being in the public eye can be intoxicating, but the mental health... Read more »
‘Significant toll’: Cost of living pressures impacting Kiwis’ mental health

‘Significant toll’: Cost of living pressures impacting Kiwis’ mental health

Financial stress is having a negative impact on 57 per cent of Kiwi workers’ mental health. Photo / 123RF More than half of New Zealand workers believe the increase in the cost... Read more »
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