This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This article from The Conversation discusses how brain imaging has been a very useful tool in understanding the aberrations in structure and function of a PTSD…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • An expansive new study shows the potential connection between exposure to nature and green spaces in childhood can lead to better mental health in adults. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Sesame Street has expanded upon its cast by adding Julia, the first muppet with autism spectrum disorder. According to Global Citizen, viewers get to meet her family…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kate Stringer reports that ClassDojo is bringing students around the world together through the practice of mindfulness. • What are the advantages of practicing mindfulness? • Learn…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Objective Zero is a mobile app that helps veterans who are dealing with trauma, PTSD, and high-stress situations by connecting them with other veterans who are trained…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Emily Tate at EdSurge sat down with Christina Cipriano, the director of research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a research scientist at the Child Study Center at…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Leonard L. Berry explains the importance of compassionate care for cancer patients, which is not a given due to the stressful environment modern medicine is conducted…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In Virginia’s Fauquier County Public Schools, there is a mental health first aid course funded by grants where teachers and community members can receive training to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers from the University of Michigan found that just 20 minutes of exposure to nature significantly lowers stress hormones within individuals. • This study shows clear…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Shirley Wang reports that sudies show that ecopsychosocial intervention is a cost-effective way to help individuals suffering from dementia. This type of intervention aims to meet patients…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Skoll highlights a youth refugee crisis response organization called Humanity Crew, which provides mental health interventions and psychological aid to refugees along with education. • What role…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers at RAND Corporation created a childhood trauma program that collaborated with schools to provide support for students, called the Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in…