Ep. 179: Holding On For Dear Life--Mental Health Amidst Global Turmoil

EQ: How do we acknowledge and protect our mental health in a time of turmoil at home and abroad?

In this episode, we dive into the pressing issue of mental health during times of domestic and international unrest. We'll discuss the latest developments in college campus protests, explore the intersection of mental health and workplace environments, and highlight the importance of Mental Health Month. We also provide practical advice and share resources for maintaining mental well-being.

Sources Referenced:

• Macklemore  “Hind’s Hall” 

• Student Protests in ME & Europe

• Asian Students Swell Ranks Waseda University

• Brazil’s University of Sao Paolo 

• McGill Encampment Still Standing

• Colleges Brace for Commencement Protests

• The Ezra Klein Show: What Israelis Fear The World Does Not Understand 

• Mental Health America

• 7 Companies That Provide World Class Support

Do Your Fudging Homework:

• Hope: if you need to build empathy–read some fiction! Darius the Great Is Not Okay, Adib Khorram;  Challenger Deep Neal Schusterman (teen onset schizophrenia); 15 YA Novels

• Annie: Al Jazeera for protest news; listen to “Hind’s Hall”

Ep. 154: People Shouldn't Have to Wait for Quality Care

EQ: How can community-based healthcare initiatives effectively address the unique healthcare needs of diverse populations?

Hope is joined by a local Tacoma professional, Dr. Gena Poling co-founder of the Link Community Clinic,  Her passion for education, public  health, and justice drives her daily practice. In this episode, we learn more about her journey from teaching into the medical field, the origin story for the Link Community Clinic including how they weathered being a pro-vaccine institution in a pandemic. 

Shout out to Space Works for all their support!

Do Your Fudging Homework:

• Hope—connect with Link Community Clinic!

• Gena—The Praxis Podcast; follow the podcast on Twitter