Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Mental Health
10/28/2020
How to Stop Getting Into Pointless Arguments Online
It's easy to want to keep talking until you “win,” but in reality, no one's winning.
10/27/2020
Finding Hope When Everything Feels Hopeless
Hope is important for resiliency. Here are ways to boost it.
10/21/2020
How to Survive Election Night and Beyond
Practice tips, helpful articles, and more essential offerings to help you stay calm during the upcoming US presidential election
How to Talk to Friends and Family Who Share Conspiracy Theories
Fringe movements will persist long after Election Day. Here’s how to help.
10/22/2020
Shelter for the Heart and Mind
With Sharon Salzberg
How can we keep walking forward, and even find renewal along the way, in this year of things blown apart? How can we hold to our sense of what is whole and true and undamaged, even in the face of loss? These are some of the questions Sharon Salzberg, a renowned teacher of meditation and Buddhist practices, has been taking up in virtual retreats this year, which have helped ground many on hard days. She teaches how to stay present to the world while learning kindness toward yourself.
10/17/2020
Has the Drug-Based Approach to Mental Illness Failed?
Journalist Robert Whitaker is more concerned than ever that psychiatric medications do more harm than good.
Laurie Santos Says Self-Care Doesn’t Have to Be Selfish
The expert in positive psychology has a few simple ideas for sustaining mental well-being as Covid-19 continues.
10/14/2020
How to Read the News Without Losing Your Mind
5 things to remember before giving up on everything
Is it possible to stay informed and engaged without destroying our faith in humanity every morning?
Yes. The key is learning how to read the news with an understanding of both its structure and your own brain’s, a critical (but not distrustful) eye, and an equanimous, long-term perspective. We’ve gathered these ideas into a five-step approach for how to keep reading the news—without losing your mind.