Author: TECH

Sometimes the hardest part of the journey is simply believing you’re worthy of the trip. “Life hasn’t been the easiest on me lately. I won’t get into all the details now, but the tough times I’ve been living through have left me with many cracks. And although I’ve still managed to be a reasonably successful person, on most days I struggle desperately with my self-confidence. I just don’t feel good enough. I feel flawed. I feel like my cracks make me undesirable…” Those are the opening lines of an email I received recently from a new reader of our blog.…

What happens when a clinician, who is trained to help others through tough times, faces depression themselves? Many experience it, but few talk about it. They arrive on time, think clearly, and care about their clients. Outwardly, everything seems fine. In private, though, things can feel very different. A clinician’s depression may not show up as clear despair. More often, it feels like emotional numbness, quietly withdrawing, or slowly losing interest in things that once mattered. Pleasure fades, curiosity lessens, and the work goes on, but it feels heavier and less alive. Since clinicians are trained to notice distress, they…

“On Father’s Day last year Debbie and I lost our son, Lincoln West, to suicide,” grant recipient Rick West said. “As you can imagine, our priorities in life have shifted and Debbie and I are determined to turn our pain into purpose. In October 2024, we formed the Lincoln’s Life Mattered Foundation with the goal of shifting from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support. The grant provided by the Ministry of Health is critical in helping our newly formed foundation achieve this goal. “The funds will directly support our Healthy Minds, Healthy Communities…

Some of the millions of Americans who receive Social Security benefits may see surprisingly larger paychecks this year.Given the latest cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8 percent, up from 2.5 percent in 2025, some beneficiaries will see the maximum monthly check increase to $5,251 — a significant jump from the $2,071 average Social Security check.Those who receive the maximum benefit will take home more than $63,000 in 2026, which is on par with what the average senior household spends in a year, according to the Motley Fool. While the maximum benefit has a far greater appeal than the average, there are three…

The Global Foodbanking Network is a nonprofit that supports food banks in more than 50 countries through food recovery and redistribution. In the fall of 2024, they released an annual impact report that broke down the year’s successes. Their metrics showed that — in addition to providing over 1.7 billion meals to 40 million people in need globally — food banks also diverted an estimated 1.8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. By intercepting unspoiled food destined for the landfill, and redistributing food from local farms and wholesale produce markets, the 2023 report offered evidence that community-led solutions to addressing global hunger…

Filmmakers fundraising on Seed & Spark to finance film, raise money for firefighter nonprofit and bring issue of first responder mental health to forefront LOS ANGELES, January 15, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Christopher Meloni (“Law & Order: SVU, “Oz”) will star in “The Sound it Makes,” a short film that raises awareness of mental health among firefighters and the importance of supporting the wellness of these first responders. The short film recently launched a fundraising effort on Seed & Spark, a crowdfund platform built for filmmakers. Producers of the film exceeded their $30,000 goal within 48 hours of launch. The campaign will continue…

As we navigate into 2026, cannabis is no longer considered the rebellious plant of the counterculture or the recreational indulgence of weekend relaxation. It has boldly stepped into the mainstream wellness arena, reshaping how people approach health, self-care, and holistic living. This isn’t a subtle shift, it’s a full-blown wellness revolution powered by cannabis, and the momentum is electrifying. The narrative around cannabis has evolved drastically over the past decade. Today, it’s about unlocking potential beyond just getting high by harnessing its therapeutic properties to enhance physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. From innovative products to integrative wellness practices, cannabis is…

David GrittenandJon Donnison,JerusalemReutersPhase two of the peace plan should see reconstruction starting in Gaza after two years of warUS envoy Steve Witkoff has announced the start of phase two of President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza, with a technocratic Palestinian government established in the territory.Under phase one, Hamas and Israel agreed a ceasefire in October, as well as a hostage-prisoner exchange, a partial Israeli withdrawal, and an aid surge.Witkoff said phase two would also see the reconstruction and full demilitarisation of Gaza, including the disarmament of Hamas and other Palestinian groups.”The US expects Hamas to comply…

CareSource, a non-profit, mission-driven managed care entity, brought together the University of Louisville and Indiana University men’s basketball teams for The CareSource Invitational – Indianapolis, Supporting Mental Health, a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse dedicated to raising awareness for adolescent and young adult mental health. Focused on the messag, “It’s OK to not be OK,” the game aimed to normalize mental health conversations and help create safe, supportive environments where young people feel empowered to seek support and thrive. The CareSource Invitational series launched in 2023 with a goal to raise awareness and funds for adolescent and young adult mental health,…

Brothers in India recycled a million kg of trash in 14 cities – OneStepGreener’s YouTube channel Youth comes with gifts: one of them is the inability to recognize when you should be intimidated. When two teenagers in New Delhi wanted to do something to improve the city’s waste collection, age and experience would have told them that they were out of their minds. Yet just a few short years later and their nonprofit runs segregated waste collection in 14 Indian cities, and the teens picked up the International Children’s Peace Prize in honor of their work in public sanitation and…