COVID-19 & Youth Mental Health
Year 3, Week 19 (121 total reports)
COVID-19 & Youth Mental Health
17.08.2022-23.08.2022
This Week’s Top Links
23.08.2022
America’s most remarkable kid died in Newcastle, Utah — his legacy never will
Take a moment to read through the eulogy of this young man, it is truly astounding and inspirational. It made me feel lazy. What a tragedy to have lost such a compassionate and talented human being so easy in life.
22.08.2022
5 Books on How to Argue Without Being a Jerk
https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/5-books-argue-without-jerk/35419/
There are a number of reasons to have difficult conversations these days, but who wants to be a jerk? These books will guide you through the maze of compassionate honesty.
21.08.2022
11 Children’s Books That Inspire Imagination
https://www.britannica.com/reviews/childrens-books-imagination
There are a lot of good book reviews this week. These imagination tales would make great books to read to children (and absorb some of the lessons at the same time). If you have or care for children, add these to your list. One of the reports below cites imagination and creativity as two of the most important qualities desired by employers today. Folks, those are not two qualities highlighted in most of our schools today.
20.08.2022
For Better Negotiations, Cut “But” from Your Vocabulary
https://hbr.org/2022/08/for-better-negotiations-cut-but-from-your-vocabulary
People don’t hear “not” but they focus on “but.” This article can help you radically improve your feedback by moving beyond the “buts” in your life.
19.08.2022
Setting boundaries is more than just saying “no”
Setting boundaries is a proactive way of creating healthy relationships and improving your well being. It is an essential tool to teach our young people. If you have a young person (or more than one) in your life, read this article together and discuss what boundaries all of you might need to set with each other and with others.
18.08.2022
There are 5 mental strengths you need to be successful in life, says psychotherapist. Do you have them?
https://apple.news/Aj5xZfyf3Qa-vdWzVUH33aA
Mental strengths are like any other strengths in your body. They can be developed, but they must be identified and exercised. Specific exercises are needed for each area. You wouldn’t do sit ups to increase your biceps (though there might be residual effects that apply to your overall physique).
17.08.2022
Best Online Advice for ADHD
https://www.verywellmind.com/best-online-advice-for-adhd-6455751
So many more children and teens are being diagnosed with ADHD these days. Is that because we are spending more time at home with each other and/or because we are becoming increasingly aware of the symptoms and diagnosis? Early recognition and treatment is critical for improving outcomes for those on the spectrum of this diagnosis.
This Week’s Links
23.08.2022
America’s most remarkable kid died in Newcastle, Utah — his legacy never will
5-year-old gave his mom advice for handling nerves. It was both adorable and spot-on.
https://www.upworthy.com/5-year-old-gives-adorable-advice-to-nervous-mom-rp
41 People Messing With Statues In The Most Hilarious Way Ever, As Shared On This Twitter Page
https://www.boredpanda.com/people-having-fun-with-statues/
Fauci stepping down in December
https://www.axios.com/2022/08/22/fauci-stepping-down-in-december
COVID has evolved to make you sicker quicker, new study finds
22.08.2022
5 Books on How to Argue Without Being a Jerk
https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/5-books-argue-without-jerk/35419/
Want to be an effective leader? Follow these 12 steps
This Simple Meditation Exercise Can Help You Let Go of Rage and Find Inner Peace
https://www.womansworld.com/posts/health/rage-release-meditation-exercise
Bill Gates Says This Is the World's Deadliest Animal and the Data Shows He's Right
https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/bill-gates-mosquitoes-mosquito-week-wolbachia.html
11 Most Useless Job Skills Companies Don’t Want Today
https://financebuzz.com/most-useless-job-skills
The Top 10 Most In-Demand Skills For The Next 10 Years
The CDC has guided the U.S. COVID epidemic to a soft landing. It’s a manufactured conclusion that flies in the face of scientific advice
21.08.2022
11 Children’s Books That Inspire Imagination
https://www.britannica.com/reviews/childrens-books-imagination
I talked to 70 parents of highly successful adults—here are 4 phrases they never used when their kids were young
20.08.2022
For Better Negotiations, Cut “But” from Your Vocabulary
https://hbr.org/2022/08/for-better-negotiations-cut-but-from-your-vocabulary
New model for predicting belief change
https://phys.org/news/2022-08-belief.html
Using a cognitive network model of moral and social beliefs to explain belief change
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abm0137
New COVID Testing Guidelines for Home: How to Get an Accurate COVID Test Result
5 Simple Yet Essential Self-Care Tips That Can Change Your Life - Tiny Buddha
19.08.2022
Setting boundaries is more than just saying “no”
Good Arguments: How Debate Teaches Us to Listen and Be Heard
https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/good-arguments-debate-teaches-us-listen-heard-bookbite/35390/
“Most have thrown their hands up”: Has the U.S. forgotten about COVID?
https://apple.news/AwCe24kJDTsCHNT1DMftteA
18.08.2022
There are 5 mental strengths you need to be successful in life, says psychotherapist. Do you have them?
https://apple.news/Aj5xZfyf3Qa-vdWzVUH33aA
This Educator Shared Why She's Not Surprised There's A National Teacher Shortage, And It's The Crushing Reality Many Teachers Are Facing Right Now
https://www.buzzfeed.com/jenniferadams2/teacher-shortage-discussion
How to Treat Anger Issues in Kids
https://www.verywellhealth.com/anger-issues-in-kids-5324942
This Simple Meditation Exercise Can Help You Let Go of Rage and Find Inner Peace
https://www.firstforwomen.com/posts/mental-health/rage-release-meditation-exercise
Texas school district withdraws Anne Frank's diary from classrooms after parental complaints
17.08.2022
Best Online Advice for ADHD
https://www.verywellmind.com/best-online-advice-for-adhd-6455751
7 Ways To Motivate A Kid With ADHD To Do Homework And Chores
https://www.fatherly.com/parenting/how-motivate-kid-adhd-chores-homework
The Swedish philosophy of lagom: how “just enough” is all you need
https://bigthink.com/thinking/swedish-philosophy-lagom-just-enough/
It's a good idea to get COVID-19 booster shot now, not wait for next version, says virologist
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/booster-shot-covid-19-saskatchewan-1.6552422?cmp=rss