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Schools Need to Ban Smartphones

The Analog Family • 419 implied HN points • 01 Apr 24
🚌 Education School Policy Technology impact Mental health
  1. Smartphones in schools are harmful to student focus and learning. When kids use their phones in class, it distracts them and lowers their grades.
  2. Banning phones can improve the school environment. Schools that already have strict phone rules report better student behavior and more meaningful social interactions.
  3. Parents and schools should work together on this issue. By supporting a ban on smartphones, families can help kids focus better and feel happier at school.

Living Evil: Blind Eyes And Little Support

Richard Lewis • 1336 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🎾 Sports Mental health
  1. Evil Geniuses faced criticism for alleged lack of support for mental health of staff and players
  2. Former employees reported complaints regarding workplace conditions, bullying, and poor management decisions
  3. Organizational problems extended across different teams, showing a trend of neglecting mental health and well-being

How to Care For Your Body with Kindness & Respect

Are You Okay? • 978 implied HN points • 04 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Body Acceptance Self-care Mental health Physical health Wellbeing
  1. Body acceptance is the starting point for caring for your body - it allows you to be realistic and kind to yourself instead of idealistic and critical.
  2. Focus on nourishing foods, enjoyable movement, and rejecting perfectionism in order to care for your body with kindness and respect.
  3. Reduce social media consumption to improve mental health and avoid comparing yourself to idealized images.
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The Ache

Babbling On • 1297 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Grief Healing Self-Expression
  1. The author reflects on the mixed emotions and struggles he faced after his father's unexpected death.
  2. The funeral on a Super Blue Moon is highlighted as a significant and emotional event.
  3. Memories and stories shared at the funeral display the author's complex relationship and deep love for his father.

Q&A: helping a loved one with anxiety; Ozempic hair loss; lung cancer screening; & heart rate variability

Are You Okay? • 439 implied HN points • 22 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Medication Anxiety Therapy COVID-19
  1. During the pandemic, many experienced heightened anxiety, including fears around COVID, leading to mental health challenges that may persist post-pandemic. It's crucial to validate experiences, offer empathy, and seek professional help to address anxiety disorders effectively.
  2. Examine potential side effects of medications like GLP1 agonists such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and others, which may cause mild hair loss. Healthcare providers should consider these effects when prescribing and monitor patients accordingly.
  3. The approach to addressing health-related anxiety is multi-faceted, involving psychotherapy, medication, trauma therapy, or even exposure to the feared illness under professional guidance, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach to treatment.

Abjection Doesn't Scale

Sucks to Suck • 1257 implied HN points • 18 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Social Issues Mental health Self-Acceptance Community Dynamics
  1. Support scenes often dilute and struggle to represent the true complexities of the issues they're meant to address.
  2. In large groups or communities, the dynamics tend to favor normalcy and popularity, leaving outliers feeling excluded.
  3. Personal acceptance and understanding of one's flaws can be more valuable than seeking validation or belonging in external groups.

Here are 13 Other Explanations For The Adolescent Mental Health Crisis. None of Them Work.

After Babel • 2133 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🏥 Health Politics Mental health Technology Youth Issues Social media Schooling
  1. Smartphones and social media are the main factors behind the adolescent mental health crisis.
  2. The decline in independence among children and teens may be a contributing factor to the rise in teen depression, but it works in conjunction with smartphones and social media.
  3. Alternative explanations such as increased academic pressure or lack of places to hang out do not fully explain the significant increase in teen depression rates.

Saturday PITT Review - February 5 to 9, 2024

Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans (PITT) • 589 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Gender Ideology Parenting Therapy Transgender Mental health
  1. The post provides a weekly roundup of articles, books, podcasts, and social media related to gender ideology.
  2. Therapy First has grown significantly and offers support for families struggling with gender-related issues.
  3. A therapist in Washington raised concerns about pressure to transition young patients, adding to a growing conversation about gender transitions.

Leyla Kazim Is Choosing A Slower Life

Changing The Channel • 538 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Work-life balance Mental health Consumerism Hobbies
  1. Leyla Kazim focuses on living a slower, intentional, and joyful life, advocating for shedding consumerist social conditioning.
  2. There is a pervasive hustle and burnout culture in the UK and US, affecting people's well-being and pushing them into overwork.
  3. The pandemic has led many to re-evaluate their lives, with some realizing the importance of hobbies and the detrimental effects of tying identity solely to work.

Consider the Washing Machine

The Analog Family • 659 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Technology Parenting Philosophy History Mental health
  1. Technology saves us a lot of time, like how washing machines make laundry easy. We should think about how we use that extra time.
  2. Instead of wasting time on social media or mindless activities, we could use it to enjoy nature, read, or connect with others.
  3. It's important to remember the effort that went into creating these time-saving devices and use our free time in meaningful ways, rather than letting it slip away.

Why Kids Need Summer Camp

After Babel • 1147 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Resilience Parenting Community Building
  1. Summer camps provide a tech-free environment where children interact face-to-face, fostering strong bonds and a sense of community.
  2. Camp activities are novel and fun, encouraging children to embrace challenges and step out of their comfort zones.
  3. Camp counselors act as positive role models, encouraging campers to try new things and showcasing a life without constant connection to devices.

We Need to Talk About Loneliness

Ladyparts • 898 implied HN points • 03 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Loneliness Marriage Solitude Relationships Mental health
  1. Loneliness can have serious health consequences like Parkinson's Disease and premature mortality.
  2. Not all marriages are happy, and it's important to acknowledge the prevalence of neglect, toxicity, and even abuse in some relationships.
  3. Choosing solitude can be healing and necessary after a breakup, but long-term loneliness can have a significant emotional toll.

Where to go to sleep after all of this?

Escaping Flatland • 1179 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Grief Family End of Life Care Reflection
  1. Grandma shared a story about a dream of having a stroke and her increasing liveliness as death approached.
  2. Grandma had a challenging life, caring for sick family members and living with regrets about her education.
  3. The family gathered and supported each other during grandma's final moments, reflecting on memories and finding solace.

A Haircut Can Save a Life

Seven Senses • 479 implied HN points • 02 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Therapy Community support Interpersonal Relationships
  1. Small actions can have a big impact on people's lives, just like a simple haircut. Listening and being present for someone can truly make a difference during tough times.
  2. We often underestimate our influence on others. Kind words and thoughtful gestures can lift someone's spirits and change their day, sometimes even their life.
  3. You don't need to do grand things to create change. Our everyday interactions can have meaningful ripple effects that connect us more deeply with others.

Morning reductionism, mental health edition

Disaffected Newsletter • 1438 implied HN points • 15 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Psychology Trauma Wellness Self-help
  1. Being a reductionist means finding common patterns across different issues. It can help make sense of complex topics, especially in mental health.
  2. The way we label mental health issues can sometimes complicate things unnecessarily. Many diagnoses might just be different expressions of the same underlying problem.
  3. Understanding mental health as linked to root causes, like trauma, might be more helpful than viewing each disorder as separate. It's important to look at the bigger picture.

Dropping Out

Comment is Freed • 125 implied HN points • 16 Nov 24
🚌 Education School Policy Parental involvement Mental health
  1. England's schools have greatly improved over the last few decades, becoming some of the best in Europe. This success is partly due to effective policies and the integration of immigrant students.
  2. However, since the pandemic, schools have faced serious challenges with increased behavior issues and poor attendance among students. Many children are missing more classes, leading to worries that they might drop out.
  3. To sustain the progress in school standards, the government needs a focused approach that addresses the interconnected issues of attendance, behavior, and mental health. Otherwise, the gains made in education could be lost.

An Antidote for Wound Collecting

The Dose • 589 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Improvement Wellbeing Therapy Parenting
  1. Focusing on strengths over fragility can help us grow and feel better.
  2. Creating an identity around victimhood can lead to rumination, lack of empathy, and a constant need for recognition of suffering.
  3. Reframing our life story as a hero's journey can increase well-being, resilience, and help us see obstacles as challenges to overcome.

Nathalie Martinek on Depression

Disaffected Newsletter • 579 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Wellness Self-care Psychology Personal Growth
  1. Nathalie Martinek provides fresh insights on depression that go beyond what's usually discussed. It's important to read different perspectives to understand it better.
  2. Sharing personal experiences can help others feel less alone in their struggles with depression. It shows that it's okay to be open about tough times.
  3. Reading about others' journeys through depression can offer comfort and guidance for those going through similar challenges. It might even help you find new ways to cope.

5 Questions With Leslie Jordan Garcia, MBA, MPH, CEDRS, PT, Body Liberation Coach

Weight and Healthcare • 219 implied HN points • 15 May 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight-neutral care Community support Mental health
  1. Leslie Jordan Garcia is a body liberation coach with a background in community health and certifications in eating disorder recovery.
  2. She learned about weight neutral and body affirming care through personal experience transitioning to plus size and followed HAES principles.
  3. In her work, Leslie focuses on movement, pleasure, and embracing diverse identities, emphasizing that health is about more than just physical appearance.

Q&A: measles symptoms; B12 supplements; Ashwagandha for anxiety; & the measles booster

Are You Okay? • 359 implied HN points • 29 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Mental health Medical Research Vaccination
  1. Measles is difficult to contain due to the anti-vax movement and asymptomatic spread. Symptoms can include cough, runny nose, pink eye, fever, and a rash spreading across the body.
  2. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles and provides lifelong protection. It is recommended for adults without a history of measles.
  3. Taking vitamin B12 supplements may be necessary for individuals with low levels, especially if caused by medications like Prilosec; however, unnecessary vitamin supplementation should be approached with caution.