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• Long Before Same-Sex Marriage Was Popular, Kamala Harris Embraced It

  16-09-2024 09:28 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: U.S. News and World ReportTwo decades ago, when a Democratic presidential nominee wouldn't dream of endorsing gay marriage, a newly elected district attorney named Kamala Harris performed one of the first same-sex unions in the U.S. The moment represents a stark difference between Harris and all previous Democratic presidential nominees, who didn't begin their political careers as gay marriage supporters. For LGBTQ leaders, Harris' history validates their deep support...
  
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• Extreme Weather Linked to Partner Violence Two Years Later, Study Finds

  04-10-2024 08:28 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top SocietyClimate change-related landslides, storms, and floods are associated with intimate partner violence against women two years after the event, according to a study published October 2 in the open-access journal PLOS Climate. The reason, say researchers, is that climate disasters reaffirm gender-based economic disparities. The study analyzed 363 national surveys from 156 countries between the years 1993 and 2019.
  
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• Mexico's First Woman President Proposes Plan for Gender Equality

  04-10-2024 08:27 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: U.S. News and World ReportMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who took office this week as her country's first woman leader, announced reforms Thursday aimed at bolstering women's rights in a country with some of the world's highest levels of gender violence. Sheinbaum proposed reforms to articulate and broaden women's rights, including a constitutional guarantee of equal pay for equal work. In Mexico, women make 65 pesos for every 100 pesos a man earns.
  
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• Hurricane Helene Makes Landfall in the U.S. Presidential Race

  04-10-2024 08:27 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: U.S. News and World ReportThe devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene has brought climate change to the forefront of the presidential campaign after the issue lingered on the margins for months. Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Georgia Wednesday to see hard-hit areas, two days after Donald Trump criticized the federal response to the storm, which has killed at least 200 people in the Southeast—the deadliest storm to hit the U.S. mainland since Hurricane Katrina...
  
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• Amazon's Indigenous People Hit by Record Forest Fires

  04-10-2024 08:26 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: BBC News - Top HeadlinesThe world relies on the Amazon rainforest to absorb carbon, but forest fires mean the region is now emitting record amounts itself. More than 62,000 square kilometres have been burned this year already—an area bigger than countries like Sri Lanka or Costa Rica. "Today it is killing the plants," says Raimundinha Rodrigues Da Sousa, who runs the fire service for an indigenous Amazonian community, but "in a while it will be us."
  
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• Deep Centered Mental Health Launches "Mental Health Champions" Competition in Celebration of World Mental Health Day October 10

  02-10-2024 16:44 via pr.com
  
  In honor of World Mental Health Day, Deep Centered Mental Health, one of Texas' leading outpatient mental health platforms, announces Mental Health Champions Competition. Three organizations will be selected through a community voting process to receive support from Deep Centered Mental Health’s team of over 200 highly-trained clinicians. [PR.com]
  
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• Clubhouses Gain International Attention During U.N. General Assembly Gathering

  02-10-2024 14:08 via pr.com
  
  As dozens of world leaders convened in New York City for the annual meeting of the U.N. General Assembly — Clubhouse International and Fountain House were pleased to co-host the Queen Mathilde of Belgium, and representatives of the World Health Organization at Fountain House’s Manhattan Clubhouse. Fountain House also hosted First Lady of Estonia Sirje Karis. [PR.com]
  
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• Is being a cynic bad for you? Here’s what I learned

  02-10-2024 14:00
  
  I don’t have much faith in the future – but a psychology professor says cynicism doesn’t hold up to scrutinyI would never describe myself as cynical. Yes, I have little faith in the likelihood of our coming together as a species to solve the climate crisis, make housing affordable or vote for the non-criminal presidential candidate.But that’s based on evidence. Who could reflect on current events and feel optimistic about the future? Continue reading...
  
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• "Conversion Therapy" Increases Risk of Mental Illness in LGBT People

  02-10-2024 09:50 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: United Press International - Health NewsBesides being useless in altering a person's sexuality or gender identity, so-called "conversion therapy" can greatly raise the odds that an LGBT person experiences mental health issues, new research finds. Questionnaires completed by over 4,400 LGBTQ+ Americans found that having undergone these bogus interventions was linked to higher rates of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicidal thoughts or attempts.
  
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• Trump Calls Harris "Mentally Impaired" But Speaks of Losing Election

  02-10-2024 09:42 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: U.S. News and World ReportRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump escalated his personal attacks on his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, on Sunday by calling her "mentally impaired" while also saying she should be "impeached and prosecuted." At the same time, Mr. Trump acknowledged that he might lose the election in November, saying "If she wins, it's not going to be so pleasant for me, but I don't care."
  
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• McDonald's and Big Supermarkets Failed to Spot Slavery, BBC Finds

  02-10-2024 09:40 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: BBC News - Top HeadlinesSigns that modern slavery victims were being forced to work at a McDonald's branch and a factory supplying bread products to major supermarkets were missed for more than four years, the BBC has found. A gang forced 16 victims to work at either the fast-food restaurant or the factory. Well-established signs of slavery, including paying the wages of four men into one bank account, were missed while the victims were exploited.
  
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• Linda M. Garris-Bright Honored as a VIP for Fall 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

  02-10-2024 09:00 via pr.com
  
  Ms. Linda M. Garris-Bright, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, has been recognized as a VIP for Fall 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). This prestigious distinction acknowledges her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. Ms. Linda Garris-Bright will be included in the Fall 2024 issue of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine, alongside other accomplished women who have [PR.com]
  
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• Crystal Lynn Privett Recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

  02-10-2024 09:00 via pr.com
  
  Crystal Lynn Privett of Carlsbad, California, has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of mental health care.About Crystal Lynn Privett Crystal Lynn Privett is the premier mental health transformation specialist, personal development coach, and award-winning author [PR.com]
  
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• Grief Coach U Addresses Urgent Need for Grief Coaching After Hurricane Helene

  01-10-2024 18:42 via pr.com
  
  Grief Coach University addresses the urgent need for grief coaches following Hurricane Helene. As communities recover, the emotional toll is immense. Dr. Leelo Bush, PhD, a multi-hurricane survivor, offers insight and a free "Grief Recovery Action Plan: First Steps" to support victims. From October 1-8, 2024, GCU offers a 50% tuition reduction to support disaster relief personnel. [PR.com]
  
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• California Governor Blocks Landmark AI Safety Bill

  01-10-2024 12:34 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: BBCNews - BusinessThe governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has blocked a landmark artificial intelligence safety bill that had faced strong opposition from large technology companies. The proposed legislation would have imposed some of the first regulations on AI in the U.S. Although Newsom expressed concern about losing jobs, the bill's sponsor, Scott Wiener, said the veto allows companies to keep developing "extremely powerful technology" without government...
  
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• VMC - Women United: A Heartfelt Retreat for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance

  30-09-2024 22:00 via pr.com
  
  Women United, a heartfelt retreat dedicated to honoring the lives of those lost to pregnancy and infant loss. This event is particularly significant as it aligns with VMC's Proclamation for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. [PR.com]
  
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• The big idea: how to use your senses to help beat depression

  30-09-2024 13:30
  
  Our research suggests that it’s not sadness per se that leads to poor mental health, but shutting down input from the body. ‘Sense foraging’ offers a way out of the trapModern life seems designed to stop us from being alone with our thoughts and feelings. Our days are built from the bricks of work and play, mortared by media and intoxicants. It’s understandable: glimpses behind the curtain can be deeply uncomfortable. When we pause for a second, the mind too often gravita
  
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• I took a common sense test – and my result appalled me | Emma Beddington

  30-09-2024 12:00
  
  The worst bit was the maths. I’m 49 and haven’t worked out two-thirds of anything since 1992Common sense is not that common: a recent study from the University of Pennsylvania concludes the concept is “somewhat illusory”. Researchers collected statements from various sources that had been described as “common sense” and put them to test subjects. The mixed bag of results suggested there was “little evidence that more than a small fraction of beliefs is c
  
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• Repairing trust is an essential step in overcoming the trauma of betrayal – and so is commitment | Diane Young

  29-09-2024 17:00
  When trust is shattered, the emotional impact can be devastating. But despite the pain it can bring, it is still possible to rebuild and healThe modern mind is a column in which experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their workBetrayal trauma can be an overwhelming experience that can leave deep emotional scars for years, if not a lifetime. Whether it occurs in romantic relationships, friendships or family dynamics, betrayal breaks the foundation of trust that holds relationship
  
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• BB's Micros Hosts Fine Art Gallery Opening

  29-09-2024 12:06 via pr.com
  
  BB's Micros Hosts Fine Art Gallery Opening Featuring Ashton Howard, James Coleman, and The Art of OZ.An evening of art, wellness, and community on November 1, 2024, at 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM.Location: BB's Micros, 407 1st Ave. N, St Petersburg, FL 33701Tickets: $11 (available only in advance) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1030133666527?aff=oddtdtcreatorBB’s Micros, a unique wellness shop and art gallery [PR.com]
  
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• My father, a handful of spoons and his journey into dementia

  28-09-2024 16:00
  
  Looking through old cutlery was a safe haven for my dad after he became lost in ‘dementia land’The days are long in Dad’s house in the last year of his life. He is mostly asleep in a hospital bed in the corner of the room, while I sit quietly on the sofa hoping he sleeps a little longer. I sit watching him, worrying he’s stopped breathing, listening to the radio playing pop songs that transform the room into a time machine. “Catch a bright star and place it on your
  
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• Far Right Party with Nazi Roots Is on the Brink of Power in Austria

  28-09-2024 11:02 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Google News - HealthPolitics in a country of just 10 million people might not seem consequential. But that's not the case in Austria, where there's a good chance that Sunday's election will be won by a far-right party founded by former Nazis. Austria is birthplace of Adolf Hitler, and the current leader of its Freedom Party is known as the "People's Chancellor"—a term the Nazis used to describe Hitler. The party also has strong links with Russian President...
  
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• New Therapy Center Opens in Santa Ana

  28-09-2024 01:04 via pr.com
  
  Building Block Resolutions Expands Services with New Santa Ana Office, Funded by Prestigious Grant to Support Behavioral Health for Children and Youth [PR.com]
  
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• Greenberg Regenerative Medicine Celebrates Nearing 2 Years of Success with Pioneering VSEL Therapy

  28-09-2024 00:08 via pr.com
  
  Greenberg Regenerative Medicine is approaching its two-year milestone of offering Very Small Embryonic-Like (VSEL) stem cell therapy at their Bryn Mawr, PA clinic. VSEL therapy has proven highly effective in treating diverse conditions by enhancing the body’s natural healing. Under Dr. Scott Greenberg's leadership, VSEL therapy is now a key component of their advanced regenerative treatment offerings. [PR.com]
  
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• Study Reveals How Brain Cells Help Us Sense the Flow of Time

  26-09-2024 17:05 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthA landmark study has helped unravel one of the fundamental mysteries in neuroscience—how the human brain encodes and makes sense of the flow of time and experiences. The research, published in the journal Nature, directly recorded the activity of individual neurons in humans and found specific types of brain cells fired in a way that mostly mirrored the order and structure of a person's experience.
  
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• California to Apologize for State's Role in Slavery and Racism

  26-09-2024 17:05 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: U.S. News and World ReportCalifornia will formally apologize for slavery and its lingering effects on Black Americans in the state under a new law Governor Gavin Newsom signed Thursday. The legislation was part of a package of reparations bills introduced this year that seek to compensate for decades of policies that contributed to racial disparities for African Americans. Newsom also approved laws to improve protections against hair discrimination for athletes.
  
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• Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage with King's Signature

  25-09-2024 19:05 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: United Press International - Health NewsThailand's King Maha Vajiralonghorn signed a same-sex marriage bill into law late Tuesday, becoming the first nation in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriages. The new law, which will take effect on Jan. 22, grants same-sex couples adoption and heritage rights and users gender-neutral language to replace "men," "women," "wives" and "husbands." Thai public support for the law was 96.6% in a 2023 government survey.
  
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• FBI Report Shows Rise in Hate Crimes Against LGBTQ+ Community

  25-09-2024 19:04 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: United Press International - Health NewsA new FBI crime report shows the number of U.S. hate crimes targeting the LGBTQ+ community increased in 2023. In its annual Crime in the Nation report, released Monday, the FBI recorded 2,402 incidents last year related to sexual orientation. That number is up from 1,947 incidents in 2022. All told, the report found that more than one in five U.S. hate crimes last year—and the year before—was motivated by bias against members of the LGB
  
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• Europe's Colonial Wrongs Still Fuel Racial Disparities, Report Concludes

  25-09-2024 19:04 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: U.S. News and World ReportRacial disparities in Europe cannot be fully resolved if legacies of colonialism and slavery are ignored, a report by a EU-wide network of anti-racism groups said Wednesday. The "Europe's Original Sin" report analyzed how six former colonial powers—Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain—used policies and laws that excluded certain racial groups, and how these historical wrongs continue to fuel racial disparities today.
  
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• Nora Mental Health Expands with New Practice in Columbus, Ohio

  25-09-2024 16:21 via pr.com
  
  noramentalhealth.com/columbusNora Mental Health, a leading provider of compassionate and comprehensive mental health services, is excited to announce the opening of its newest practice in Columbus, Ohio. Under the leadership of Bob and Kimberly Baker, the Columbus practice is now open and accepting new patients, offering a full spectrum of mental health services to the community.Located at 2740 Airport Dr., Suite 135, [PR.com]
  
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