Why Hope Is Different Than Optimism
Hope is not a positive expectation but a moral commitment.
Mental health
Diaries of the War in Ukraine
In this excerpt, author Nora Krug illustrates her correspondence with two individuals who share their diverging experiences of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Vision of a Renewable Rikers Island in NYC
This community-developed plan could serve as a model for how to simultaneously decarcerate and decarbonize.
Murmurations: Loneliness As Fermentation
Solitude can create something new out of the process of decay.
Men Are in a Loneliness Epidemic. Should Women Care?
Caring is a tricky word for many women, as it brims with gendered expectations of labor, open availability, and mental load.
Accessing Mental Health Care for Survivors of Violence
Mental health care is critical for survivors, but access often comes with a slew of challenges.
Can Climate Conversations Be a Solution?
Talking about climate change is more important than you may think.
Farmers Navigate Dual Crises of Climate and Mental Health
Could provisions in the Farm Bill help with the high rates of suicide among U.S. farmers?
The Power of Sharing Birth Stories
Why childbirth stories are valuable in shaping family transitions.
Can Astrology Be a Tool for Liberation?
Astrology is a map that directs us to deep connections and meaning-making.
Young Readers Find Hope—and Escape—in Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books
Reading science fiction and fantasy can help young people learn how to cope with stress and anxiety.
Finding Freedom in Black Motherhood
“I know I’m the best mother when I start from the inside out.”
Good Care for Good Trouble
Three ways to practice community care for movement organizers, unionizers, and other folks on the ground keeping good trouble going.
How to Fight Back Against Our Own Morality Police
From the streets of Iran to the corridors of power in the U.S., the forces that police our morality undermine our mental health and wellbeing.
Visions of Indigenous Futures
The project began with a number: 562. It was the number of federally recognized tribes in the United States when photographer Matika Wilbur (Swinomish and Tulalip) quit her job, packed
How to Ditch the Earth Day Lip Service
A psychotherapist shares how to move from inertia to action with an eye to climate justice.
Decolonizing Black Women’s Health Through Land Reparations
Land stewardship can be a powerful tool in addressing intergenerational trauma, especially for Black women.
How to Turn a Beach Day Into a Transformational Experience—For You and For the Earth
We have become so estranged from the natural world that we hardly know what an “intentional relationship with nature” even looks like.
Social Media Isn’t the Main Reason Teens Are Depressed
Politicians and media are in their latest wave of ascribing young people’s mental health problems to anything but their real source: dysfunctional adults.
How Parents Can Support Teen Mental Heath
Parents and caregivers are a critical link in addressing the urgent mental health crisis among teens.
How Imams Can Destigmatize Mental Health Care Among Muslims
Post-9/11 Islamophobia has triggered a mental health crisis among Muslims. Now, the shift toward seeking mental health care is happening at Islamic centers and mosques.
How to Support Your Mental Health During the Change in Seasons
For some, a lack of light and warmth can have a negative impact on mental wellbeing. Here are some ways to navigate this transition.
10 Tips for Managing Post-Election Anxiety
The first step is simple: Stop scrolling.
When Mental Health Crisis Responders Reach Rural Residents
Rural communities from Iowa to South Dakota to Colorado are rethinking who they send as first responders to help those in a mental health crisis.
Building Homes and Community for Arizona Youth
Eco-friendly tiny houses offer safety, stability, and savings.
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