This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Roberta “Bertie” Bialek Elliott wanted to do something transformational in the place she calls home. And she has — donating $105.8 million to Montage Health Foundation, the largest gift ever…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mental health is a growing, global challenge that impacts individuals, families, and communities everywhere. Understanding and destigmatizing mental health should be a priority in all countries. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Over the years Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, has used his voice to become a prominent advocate for mental health. The legendary swimmer recently spoke at the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The path to better mental and physical health might just begin on an actual nature hiking path. As our society becomes more dependent on technology, we find ourselves indoors more…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We’ve all been there before: A friend or loved one feels down, maybe even depressed, but we’re not sure how to raise the subject. Will it offend them? Could it…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Over six million working-age people have mental health problems in the UK, but only 40 per cent of those seek help. It’s time to do more. The recently published Stevenson/Farmer…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We know that content knowledge alone cannot determine students’ success. This is true in school—where a student’s likelihood of graduating can depend on mastering broad content requirements while also displaying…
Jarlath McCreanor has had depression for 30 years. He was tired of people talking about the illness in whispers. So he took his little car, made it bright yellow and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. An anonymous donor has made a staggering $100-million gift to Toronto’s Center for Addiction and Mental Health. “I’m happy to say that CAMH will now have the opportunity to animate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Dawn Hillman, principal of Prairie Heights Middle School in Evans, Colorado, describes her student population as “pretty at-risk.” About three-quarters of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly used measure…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Malawi is a country that has a multitude of urgent challenges in the health sector. Various key stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Health, international NGOs and private health institutions…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In The Emotional Life of the Toddler, the child-psychology and psychotherapy expert Alicia F. Lieberman details the dramatic triumphs and tribulations of kids ages 1 to 3. “If adults experienced…