Tue.Dec 12, 2023

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We’ve Got the Mental Health Crisis All Wrong

Mad in America

From OK Doomer : “These days, the phrase ‘mental health’ refers to your ability to engage in surface acting. It has very little to do with your actual emotions or sense of wellness. It has everything to do with how well you can continue fitting in with a group and how much you can contribute to the economy. All of this surface acting has devastating consequences for our mental health.

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Q&A: What Is Executive Function, and How Can Parents and Teachers Help Kids Focus?

Mad in America

A sk anyone who’s ever taught kids, and they’ll tell you a story about one student who sticks in their memory. For me, that student is a young man I’ll call Liam. I was his high school English teacher and algebra tutor for a couple of years. I was also his case manager—which meant that because Liam was designated with special education needs, I kept track of all his academic progress, helped his teachers work effectively with him to meet the goals in his Individualized Education Program (IEP), a