This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • GOOD Magazine reports on 20 personal stories people have had from childhood emotional abuse that extended into adolescence and adulthood — affecting self-image, worldview and relationships.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · This story from The Marshall Project looks at a case in South Dakota and addresses the national debate over whether or not the death penalty should…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Aspen Institute profiles the work of Amanda Lindamood, a trauma survivor who has been a leader in sexual violence prevention and responses. • What can we…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • K. Albasi at Medium writes about why being alone with your thoughts is healthy and necessary for optimal brain function and focus. • How can donors and nonprofits…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Imogen Calderwood reports that Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey are working together to create a TV series focus on mental health. • What are the advantages of having…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Futurity, author Vanessa Wasta-Johns Hopkins discusses how ecstasy may reopen “critical periods” of learning and be used to treat PTSD. • What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Business Insider, author Ellen Cranley discusses some of the most frequently proposed strategies to end mass shootings in America. • Which strategies…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Even though playing sports on a regular basis can boost physical and mental health, for some serious high-school athletes—sports can be a key contributor to depression and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lakota horse culture in South Dakota is centered around the belief that all living things are connected and can thus react to one another. Combining traditional Lakota horse…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Atlantic article reports on how the UK is taking the lead on teaching kids how to deal with feelings of isolation. With mental health among young…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Patti Verbanas explains that researchers found that depressed African Americans were more likely to be misdiagnosed than other groups. Genetics, poverty, and discrimination also played a role. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A report from the ACLU shows that schools are using funds to hire police officers instead of spending their money on much needed counselors to improve…