This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tech industry insiders founded the nonprofit Center for Humane Technology who are launching the Truth About Tech Campaign which is a push for tech companies and children…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Atlantic reports on new neuroscience breakthroughs in China that rely on genetically engineering monkeys, which brings up many ethical dilemmas. • Would the benefits outweigh…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for News Deeply, a psychosocial community health worker in Syria discusses the mental health crisis that has affected his family and the community during the region’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A study by RAND Corporation shows that student-run mental health organizations focusing on awareness are reducing stigma and improving the knowledge of college students. The report…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Laura Markle Downton and Jessica Sandoval describe the solitary confinement health crisis in the United States and how funders can make an impact on this issue. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In rural areas like Mississippi, children suffering from mental health issues rarely get the help they need. The Hechinger Report discusses the lack of available services and…
Giving Compass’ take: • Essam Daod shares how the proper intervention can help refugees to reframe their experiences to create better long-term phycological outcomes. • How can philanthropy fund mental health support for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • With increased rates of suicide and substance abuse among young people, it’s clear the United States needs more investment in mental health. • How can we reduce stigmas…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Immigration is a hot-button issue, but regardless of which side you’re on, most people agree that separating families isn’t the solution. Before the executive order was issued, a “zero-tolerance” policy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Tamara Alston works at Hazel Wolf K-8 STEM in Seattle, a school approaching education in a new, innovative way. At Hazel Wolf, teachers use “whole body listening,”…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Vu Le shares advice from Ashley Fontaine about how nonprofits (and other organizations) can support the mental health needs of their employees. • What are the consequences…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lauren Silverman reports on the results of peer support groups in Texas for mentally ill individuals. A study indicated this is a promising format for mental illness…