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01/19/2026

Today is Blue Monday, which is rumored to be the most depressing day of the year. But is it? Research hasn’t proved that there is any one day more depressing than all the others. It’s a PR stunt that has cemented itself into modern culture.

01/16/2026

https://youngmindandbody.com/workshop

Dr. Sydney Young offers a mind-body (nervous system informed) approach to emotional and physical wellbeing through 1-on-1 therapy sessions and educational workshops.

12/19/2025

https://www.mindful.org/wellness-washing-and-the-rise-of-mandated-mindfulness/

On the surface, it might seem like requiring mindfulness in schools is a great idea. But are there potential downsides? Alex Tzelnic explores what mandated mindfulness might be missing, and how we can make it truly beneficial for students and teachers.

12/18/2025

https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-50-of-2025/

Scientists treated the ‘untreatable’, economies decoupled from emissions, and a ‘lost’ bird is returning to London, plus more good news

12/17/2025

https://www.fastcompany.com/91454771/ai-therapists-dangerous-rise

When you pour your heart out to an AI therapist, you’re not speaking into a void—you’re creating data.

12/16/2025

https://www.npr.org/2025/12/02/nx-s1-5627156/social-media-digital-detox-depression-anxiety

Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.

12/16/2025

https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/25/tech/social-media-youth-mental-health-lawsuit-meta-tiktok-snap-youtube

Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat know exactly how addictive their platforms can be to teens. And they continue to target teen users anyway.

11/10/2025

Gopuff
A $50 credit is being offered for SNAP-eligible items which will be delivered for free. More information on how to access this benefit can be found below at

https://www.gopuff.com/newsroom/community-impact/gopuff-donating-up-to-10-million-in-free-groceries-to-snap-recipients-as-families-nationwide-prepare-for-potential-lapse-in-benefits.

11/10/2025

DoorDash

Delivery fees will be waived for SNAP recipients. Customers who have linked a SNAP/EBT card as a payment option on their DoorDash profile can shop at some eligible stores including Sprouts, Dollar General and Wegmans and have their delivery and service fees waived on one order in November. A promo code is needed to redeem the offer, but users who have uploaded their SNAP/EBT card as a payment method will see the code in the app while it's available from November 1st to November 30th. You can find more information in the links below.

No one should go hungry—DoorDash launches an emergency food response delivering 1 million free meals through food banks and waiving fees for 300,000 SNAP recipient grocery orders.

11/10/2025

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) helps individuals and families access affordable housing and avoid homelessness. Please click the link below to locate the HUD office closest to you.
https://resources.hud.gov

If you are currently experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless, your area has a centralized intake system that serves as the main gateway to emergency housing services. Many programs require a referral through this system before assistance can be provided. Intake specialists can also connect you with case management and refer you to partner agencies for additional support. To access this service, please call 2-1-1.

11/10/2025

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
https://www.nami.org/advocacy/advocate-for-change/namis-federal-advocacy/shutdown-resources

"NAMI’s Federal Shutdown Guide outlines what we know about operations for federal health care and social services that people with mental illness rely on. This guide will be updated as new or additional information becomes available or a deal is reached to re-open the federal government."

2025 Federal Government Shutdown As of 12 AM ET on October 1, 2025, the federal government has shut down due to lack of an agreement for funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. Some federal services and functions will continue to operate, while others will operate in the short term until their funding ru...

11/10/2025

You can find free/low-cost/sliding scale clinics for primary and preventive medical and dental care in your area. You can also search for mental health or substance use disorder clinics. In addition to the name, address, contact information and clinic website (if available), the listing will also provide information about fees, details about who is eligible to be treated at the clinic, and the services the clinic offers.

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