Faith leaders try to combat stigma of mental illness, suicide
Lead pastor Kurt Lange at East Coast International Church north of Boston texted Kristen Kansiewicz, “How do you know if a person is emotionally healthy?”
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Facebook groups connect community, encourage people to pay it forward during coronavirus pandemic
Facebook groups centered around drinking might not sound like the most important thing during the coronavirus pandemic, but its doing more for the community than you might think.
California initiative aims to transform care for dying
Sr. Eileen McNerney, a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010Continue Reading
How This L.A. Marathoner Turned Running With Dogs Into a Full-Time Job
Some of the dogs, who were previously considered “dog aggressive” are now calmer and friendlier with other dogs.
Religious coworking spaces encourage faith, careers
People are flocking to coworking spaces because they are often less expensive than renting out a dedicated office for your business. Plus, many coworking offices come with administrative staff, access to printers, Wi-Fi and meetings rooms. But they are also popular for the social benefits: free coffee and snacks, regular happy hour events, “Zen rooms” and showers.
Colleges Are Training Students to Help Peers at Risk for Suicide
One in five college students reported thoughts of suicide, according to a 2018 study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. And it was the second-leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 34, according to the CDC. Now colleges are training students to help peers who are at risk for depression and suicide.
Jains gather in California with the next generation on their minds
The theme for the convention was “Jain Religion in the 21st Century,” and nearly everyone in attendance seemed to be aware that the next eight decades depend on handing the faith over to the millennial and Gen Z Jains.
Meet the Runner Who Hasn’t Had a Day Off in 50 Years
Jon Sutherland, the 68-year-old star of the show who was about to embark on the three-mile run that would make him the first American to reach 50 consecutive years of running at least a mile every day.
Vloggers are changing the way we talk about suicide on social media
The heartwrenching Facebook video posted in June has received more than 10 million views and has been shared more than 150k times. Titled “The reality of suicide,” it’s just one of multiple video and blog posts Dani Bates has posted to raise awareness about suicide and reduce the stigma around talking about it.
Why Do We Make It so Hard for Disabled People to Go to College, Get a Job?
Although there have been great strides since the Americans with Disabilities Act was put in place 29 years ago, long-standing problems persist. One of them is the unemployment rate for disabled people, which “has pretty much stayed the same since World War II,” said Felicia Nurmsen, managing director of employer services at NOD.
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