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fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Why New York City puts housing first in the fight against homelessness | amNewYork

Housing First is proven to effectively combat homelessness by connecting individuals to immediate housing and social supports.
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Catherine Connolly says she will seek to become Ireland's next president: 'I was taken aback by the support I received'

"I was taken aback by the support I received, I wasn't expecting that level of support from people across the country, in English and Irish," she said speaking in Irish.
UK politics
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A Verbal Psychological First Aid Kit

If it seems like the world is in crisis, it's because it is. Over 25% of Americans reported experiencing stress so severe they could not function.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

If ministers want to see how welfare reform can be done, come see us in Greater Manchester | Andy Burnham

Greater Manchester plans to be a prevention demonstrator for welfare reform, focusing on a whole-person approach to support residents.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Scrapping two-child benefit cap may be harder after welfare U-turn, minister says

Downing Street's U-turn on welfare changes complicates Labour's ability to scrap the two-child benefit cap, impacting future child poverty alleviation efforts.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Support Misses the Mark at Work

Employee retention is linked to engagement and effective social support, which must align with employees' needs.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The LGBTQ+ Human-Animal Relationship

Pets provide critical social support for LGBTQ+ individuals, enhancing self-acceptance and countering social isolation.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Before the Next Natural Disaster, Plan for Resilience

Resilience after a disaster depends on community support, not just personal strength.
Preparation before disasters is vital, but communities can recover post-disaster as well.
Trauma after disasters can be managed and is not a given.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Quarter of women fleeing abuse unable to secure suitable refuge vacancy

One in four women fleeing domestic abuse can't find refuge due to insufficient accommodation.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

One in three Australian men say they have committed intimate partner violence, world-first research finds

Fostering close father-son relationships can significantly reduce men's risk of committing domestic violence.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: How other states are protecting their core services amid budget cuts

In this environment, California must lead. State leaders can do this by boosting revenue streams and making the tax system more fair.
SF politics
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Is Religion Good for Your Mental Health?

People with steadfast religious beliefs not only identify strongly with a spiritual being, but also tend to socialize with others who share those beliefs.
Mental health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How Can We Help Survivors of Natural and Man-Made Disasters?

Resilience in disaster survivors transcends commonly held beliefs, with significant capacity for healing over time through social support.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Charity services at risk as rising staff costs hit support for vulnerable

Vulnerable beneficiaries are being left without essential support as charities across the UK are forced to scale back services or halt expansion plans due to surging operational costs.
Non-profit organizations
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How to Manage Actual Problems While Navigating Anxiety

Even if anxiety causes you to struggle with anticipatory fears, it doesn't dictate how you'll manage the actual challenges in your life. There's evidence suggesting that people prone to anxiety can be particularly effective at coping once a negative event is confirmed.
Mental health
fromNewsmax
3 months ago

Welfare's 'Charity' Gifted Us Crime, Permanent Underclass

Welfare extends beyond traditional definitions, encompassing telecommuting and foreign aid as forms of social support.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Japanese Wisdom for a Good Life

Happiness can be achieved through interpersonal connections and communal support, especially in cultures like Japan that emphasize relational well-being.
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