Youth Mental Health & COVID-19

Nov 1

Youth Mental Health & COVID-19

Year 3, Week 28 (130 total reports)

26.10.2022-01.11.2022

REVIEW

Self-Actualization and Self-Transcendence. I’ve always believed that Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs fell just a level short of completeness. New research takes his thoughts one step deeper (or higher). This definitely impacts the goals we pursue with the people around us—and in our care.

This Week’s Top Links

01.11.2022

Teens Laugh at ‘Old Cowboy’ at Prom until He Takes Stage & Addresses Sick Granddaughter — Story of the Day

https://news.amomama.com/296770-teens-laugh-old-cowboy-prom-he-takes-sta.html?utm_source=flipboard.com&utm_medium=referral

If you have or work with children who are neurodiverse, this story will move you. This grandpa not only made an impact in the life of his granddaughter, but he impacted an entire school with a moment they are unlikely to forget.

31.10.2022

Growing pains: Supporting teenagers through the top 4 emotional stressors

https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/advertorial/growing-pains-supporting-teenagers-through-top-4-emotional-stressors-336356

This article is helpful because it not only gives strategies for supporting the stressors of teens, but it helps in identifying them as well.

30.10.2022

Critical Thought Is 'No Longer Possible' At Russian Universities, Says Professor Fired For Opposing War In Ukraine

https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-professor-fired-protest-ukraine-war-free-thought/32106864.html

It is easy to look at Russia and see how this type of autocratic repression exists, but this is also the US some politicians and religious conservatives want for their government.

29.10.2022

150+ Big & Small Things To Be Grateful For That'll Warm Your Soul

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/things-to-be-grateful-for

It is interesting (and a bit sad) that the things we should be most grateful are easily neglected: Breathing, nature, the love of those closest to us… If you’re practicing a morning or evening ritual of gratitude, don’t forget to include these things that make life worth living (or even possible).

28.10.2022

The missing apex of Maslow’s hierarchy could save us all

https://www.freethink.com/social-change/apex-of-maslows-hierarchy

I loved this article!!! Abraham Maslow is one of my favorite psychologists and I have followed—and taught—his theory of hierarchal needs hundreds of times. The new insights in this article accent a belief I’ve had for years. Primarily, that self-actualization isn’t the top level of the hierarchy. Please take the time to read this article and consider how these new insights might affect the goals you promote for yourself and the people around you.

27.10.2022

People Who Used To Be Poor Are Sharing "Luxuries" That They've Since Realized Are Actually Necessities, And If This Isn't A Sign To Raise The Minimum Wage, I Don't Know What Is

https://apple.news/ApvtzEpv6R3Gqmjd5LGXBdQ

Like I mentioned above about gratitude, it is far too easy to lose perspective of how privileged we might be. This article is worth a read, just to remind us to discern between WANTS and NEEDS. It is also a good reminder of relative poverty and what we are willing to accept as basic economic rights in our society.

26.10.2022

Harvard researcher says there are 8 types of 'difficult' people—and passive-aggressive is the 'absolute worst'

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/25/types-of-difficult-people-and-why-passive-aggressive-is-worst-of-all-according-to-harvard-expert.html

I had to remind myself that this wasn’t a score card or competition for how many difficult types of behaviors I can click off (smiling). The article is good for not only naming difficult styles, but looking at strategies for dealing with them—in yourself or others.

This Week’s Links

01.11.2022

Teens Laugh at ‘Old Cowboy’ at Prom until He Takes Stage & Addresses Sick Granddaughter — Story of the Day

https://news.amomama.com/296770-teens-laugh-old-cowboy-prom-he-takes-sta.html?utm_source=flipboard.com&utm_medium=referral

What Is Suppressed Anger?

https://www.verywellmind.com/suppressed-anger-characteristics-6823054

This Routine Morning Ritual Will Make You Successful

https://www.entrepreneur.com/living/this-morning-routine-will-help-you-anticipate-success/436748

School attendance problems are complex, and our solutions need to be as well

https://theconversation.com/school-attendance-problems-are-complex-and-our-solutions-need-to-be-as-well-189849

How Simple Rituals Help You Overcome Nervousness and Anxiety to Perform at Your Best, Backed by Considerable Science

https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-simple-rituals-help-you-overcome-nervousness-anxiety-to-perform-at-your-best-backed-by-considerable-science.html

5 years ago, this brilliant TED Talk nailed 3 important truths about being a 'real man'

https://www.upworthy.com/this-brilliant-ted-talk-nails-3-important-truths-about-being-a-real-man-rp

How to Stay Safe from COVID-19 During the 2022 Holiday Season

https://time.com/6226692/covid-19-holiday-plans-travel-2022/

Divorce Makes Kids More Vulnerable to Getting Hurt Online

https://www.nationalreview.com/2022/11/divorce-makes-kids-more-vulnerable-to-getting-hurt-online/

31.10.2022

Growing pains: Supporting teenagers through the top 4 emotional stressors

https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/advertorial/growing-pains-supporting-teenagers-through-top-4-emotional-stressors-336356

5 years ago, a landmark study found weird evidence that a stressful childhood affects you forever.

https://www.upworthy.com/a-study-found-weird-evidence-that-a-stressful-childhood-affects-you-forever-rp

3 Rules of Empathy That People With High Emotional Intelligence Live By

https://www.inc.com/nick-hobson/rules-empathy-people-high-emotional-intelligence.html?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=IncThisMorning-Oct%2030,%202022&leadId=1981414&mkt_tok=NjEwLUxFRS04NzIAAAGHzTWjtcdLfu8jbT_yb38IwJxQwwgbyDFPVKwgc9PyJS-TiT2tCZ1ExbXGZve4aAs7Ixd9hRyb3e1p5FUO76QwLmDXFR5-zxYrwN-Iw9I

Olympic Diver Tom Daley Says He Owes His Gold Medal to Knitting

https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/olympic-diver-tom-daley-owes-gold-medal-to-knitting.html?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=IncThisMorning-Oct%2030,%202022&leadId=1981414&mkt_tok=NjEwLUxFRS04NzIAAAGHzTWjtUZ0e2wgNQ-BpJdmQFqigMeUdH_2boWzLG_3WTFJb6SCP6tkIYnR1Afuqjb63itAnosgC4Q0vkIr6xpKaDWot18cP-2Jv2Kbo_M

The Low-Frequency Focus Hack That's Not Just For ADHD

https://www.yourtango.com/self/brown-noise-adhd-focus

Study uncovers a surprising temporal relationship between cognitive function and physical activity

https://www.psypost.org/2022/10/study-uncovers-a-surprising-temporal-relationship-between-cognitive-function-and-physical-activity-64190

Why You Should Consider Hiring Autistic Individuals For Creative Careers

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferpalumbo/2022/10/30/why-you-should-consider-hiring-autistic-individuals-for-creative-careers/

Learning new skills can be daunting. Here are four ways to embrace being a beginner

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/oct/30/learning-new-skills-can-be-daunting-here-are-four-ways-to-embrace-being-a-beginner?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1

Happier Parents, Happier Kids Pt 1: Your Child Isn't a VIP or a Fragile Vase - The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

https://omny.fm/shows/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos/happier-parents-happier-kids-pt-1-your-child-isnt

30.10.2022

Critical Thought Is 'No Longer Possible' At Russian Universities, Says Professor Fired For Opposing War In Ukraine

https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-professor-fired-protest-ukraine-war-free-thought/32106864.html

Want to Raise Successful Kids? Science Says Do These 5 Things, But Most Parents Don't

https://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/want-to-raise-successful-kids-science-says-do-these-5-things-but-most-parents-dont.html

29.10.2022

150+ Big & Small Things To Be Grateful For That'll Warm Your Soul

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/things-to-be-grateful-for

Remote learning not ‘primary’ driver of academic losses, new analysis suggests

https://www.chalkbeat.org/2022/10/28/23429271/learning-loss-remote-learning-high-poverty-schools-harvard-stanford-research

America’s Falling Test Scores and the Power of Parental Anxiety

https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/americas-falling-test-scores-and-the-power-of-parental-anxiety

The Surprising Parenting 'Fix' You Can Make for A Better Relationship With Older Kids

https://www.yourtango.com/family/better-relationship-older-children

The Mistakes That Parents Make

https://newsletters.theatlantic.com/the-third-rail/635beb71ce44df0038da07bf/the-mistakes-that-parents-make/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_content=edit-promo&utm_term=2022-10-28T19:39:01

28.10.2022

The missing apex of Maslow’s hierarchy could save us all

https://www.freethink.com/social-change/apex-of-maslows-hierarchy

Amy Schumer's dark humor nails what women's reproductive health could look like post-election

https://www.mother.ly/news/celebrity-news/amy-schumer-skit-womens-health/

Against Perfectionism

https://tricycle.org/article/against-perfectionism/

Your Fear Is Lying to You. Here Are 3 Steps to Overcome It.

https://www.entrepreneur.com/living/your-fear-is-lying-to-you-here-are-3-steps-to-overcome-it/437119

The Best Toys for Young Neurodivergent Kids

https://www.cubbyathome.com/best-toys-for-young-neurodivergent-kids-80020618?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Category/Channel:%20main

How to train your brain to get better at forgiveness

https://www.fastcompany.com/90802140/how-to-train-your-brain-to-get-better-at-forgiveness?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss

Faking a smile can make you feel better

https://www.futurity.org/posing-smile-muscles-mood-2821452-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=posing-smile-muscles-mood-2821452-2

The Latest COVID Booster: Here's When and Why You Should Get One

https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/another-covid-booster-heres-when-and-why-you-should-get-one/

27.10.2022

People Who Used To Be Poor Are Sharing "Luxuries" That They've Since Realized Are Actually Necessities, And If This Isn't A Sign To Raise The Minimum Wage, I Don't Know What Is

https://apple.news/ApvtzEpv6R3Gqmjd5LGXBdQ

How Do Americans Truly Feel About Public Education, & What Do They Want to See?

https://www.the74million.org/article/how-do-americans-truly-feel-about-public-education-what-do-they-want-to-see/

Teenage brains: what is happening and why it leads to more risky behaviours

https://theconversation.com/teenage-brains-what-is-happening-and-why-it-leads-to-more-risky-behaviours-193035

How Early Fears Play a Role in Future Anxiety and Depression

https://neurosciencenews.com/childhood-fear-anxiety-depression-21730/

I'm a Behavioral Scientist. Here's How I Pull Myself Out of a Funk

https://www.inc.com/nick-hobson/behavioral-scientist-how-pull-out-funk.html

For those still trying to duck covid, the isolation is worse than ever

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/10/26/covid-pandemic-still-isolating/

This one overlooked factor is contributing more to burnout than any other