Category Archives: Mental Health

A frightening decline

Letter in the NYT – thanks to Mike C. At a town hall event in Michigan on Friday, Donald Trump was asked what actions he would take to keep autoworkers’ jobs in America. Here is part of Mr Trump’s answer verbatim: … Continue reading

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JD Vance’s ‘Weakest Moment’ Remark About Simone Biles Draws New Scrutiny

The gymnast won a second Olympic all-around title on Thursday in Paris, three years after stepping away from competing because of a mental health issue. By Neil Vigdor in the NYT (thanks to Ann M.) Senator JD Vance of Ohio, the … Continue reading

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Biden Drops Out of Race, Scrambling the Campaign for the White House

By Peter Baker Peter Baker has covered the past five presidents and written multiple books about the presidency. President Biden abandoned his campaign for a second term under intense pressure from fellow Democrats on Sunday, upending the race for the White … Continue reading

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An Invitation to Gratitude: November 12-19

From Your Fitness and Wellness Subcommittee When: November 12th — November 19th Where: Note from our chaplain: Mayo Clinic psychologist Matthew Schumann reminds us that expressing gratitude is brings a host of mental and physical benefits: feeling thankful can– improve … Continue reading

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How the Arts Can Benefit Your Mental Health (No Talent Required)

Drawing, music and writing can elevate your mood. Here are some easy ways to welcome them into your life. by Christina Caron in the NYT. Thanks to Marilyn W. When Dr. Frank Clark was in medical school studying to be a … Continue reading

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A Better Alternative to Guardianship

Thanks to Joan H. By Emily Largent, Andrew Peterson and Jason Karlawish in the NYT Drs. Largent and Karlawish are senior fellows at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics at the University of Pennsylvania, where they are also professors at the Perelman School … Continue reading

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How Do You Serve a Friend in Despair?

If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for a list of additional resources. I’ll post a follow-up piece that I’ve written called “Is Suicide Ever Rational?” By David Brooks … Continue reading

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Holocaust survivor Francine Christophe shares her story

Thanks to Pam P. In this video interview with Francine Christophe, a Holocaust survivor, you will learn about her experience as an eight-year-old Jewish girl at Bergen-Belsen camp. You’ll be amazed to learn about her selfless act, and the great reward that she … Continue reading

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They’re MINE!

Many theories on Trump’s secret files, but not yet one to rule them all David Horsey is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist for The Seattle Times. His latest book is “Drawing Apart: Political Cartoons from a Polarized America.”

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We are not powerless against gun violence: Turn to civic action

By Helen Donnelly Goehring Special to The Seattle Times July 23, 2022 Ed Note: Helen is a resident of the Terraces at Skyline It is with a heavy heart that I ponder the media accounts of yet one more mass shooting … Continue reading

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