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Social anxiety disorder causes people to feel fearful and anxious in social situations due to concerns about being judged or judged, often leading to avoidance of these events altogether. If you have social anxiety disorder and are considering marijuana as a treatment option, you may be wondering if it can help. Some research supports the use of cannabis or “weed” to alleviate social anxiety symptoms, but not all research findings are positive. Additionally, long-term studies on the safety and efficacy of this drug are lacking. Here’s what you need to know about using marijuana for social anxiety disorder, including the…

This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic, Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here.Late last month, the U.S. surgeon general issued an advisory—a format reserved for public-health issues that demand the nation’s immediate attention. “Nearly every teenager in America uses social media,” the report read, “and yet we do not have enough evidence to conclude that it is sufficiently safe for them.” In response, the Biden administration announced a new interagency task force that has been given a year to come up with…

Think about your favorite examples of a stand-out brand voice. Perhaps it’s a surf gear retailer that takes on the attitude of a surfer or the teen fashion brand that uses slang to connect with its target audience. Or maybe it’s the candy company that uses humor to delight customers of all ages. In branding work, people often think about how a brand looks visually, from fonts and colors to design styles, but brand voice is also key to being memorable. In this article, we’ll dive into the details on how voice and tone enhance your brand identity, tips for…

Sometimes life’s challenges force us to ask for help. Whether it’s illness, unemployment, homelessness, or a natural disaster, social services agencies can help. It is important to seek this help because these social issues often have a negative impact on health. There are government agencies and philanthropic organizations at the federal, state, and local levels that provide medical assistance and financial assistance. Most government agencies have regional offices. Non-governmental organizations can help as well. These include local food pantries, churches, and other charities in your own backyard. The path to greater happiness These common federal aid programs can help people…

(Illustration by iStock/Kubkoo) The applause at the conference was enthusiastic, and the ambiance, reflective. Hands shot up in the air with question after question: “Can you say more about how it felt when you were depressed?” “What can we do if our CEO is not supportive of employee well-being?” “My friend has bipolar, how can I support him?” I (Enoch) gladly and patiently answered them. On the outside, I looked poised, having just shared my lived experience from depression and suicide attempts to founding my social impact consulting company, Bearapy, to improve workplace mental health in the Asia-Pacific region. Inside,…

Now in its 22nd year, the MIT Priscilla King Gray (PKG) Center for Public Service’s IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge has prepared more than 200 student-led teams to leverage innovation for social good. In addition to providing more than $1.1 million in funding, the PKG Center has engaged a diverse range of partners to guide teams in honing and implementing ideas. More than half of his past IDEAS teams are still active today, and many alumni continue to contribute to the program as judges, mentors, and judges. This continued engagement demonstrates IDEAS’ success in fostering a strong community of mission-driven innovators…

Editor’s note: The CNN Original Series “The 2010s” looks back at a turbulent era marked by extraordinary political and social upheaval. New episodes air Sundays at 9pm ET/PT. CNN — When thousands of Egyptians took to the streets during the 2011 Arab Spring, they had a tool at their disposal that previous social movements did not have: Twitter. While major activist groups have used the platform to network and organize protests against authoritarian regimes, many more demonstrators have used the platform to disseminate information and images from the ground and to reach other parts of the world. made it visible…

Editor’s note: The CNN Original Series “The 2010s” looks back at a turbulent era marked by extraordinary political and social upheaval. New episodes air Sundays at 9pm ET/PT. CNN — When thousands of Egyptians took to the streets during the 2011 Arab Spring, they had a tool at their disposal that previous social movements did not have: Twitter. While major activist groups have used the platform to network and organize protests against authoritarian regimes, many more demonstrators have used the platform to disseminate information and images from the ground and to reach other parts of the world. made it visible…

This will mark the 10th edition of the Causeartist – Social Entrepreneurs to Watch for list! If you would like to check out the previous years of social entrepreneurs you can view them below. 2014 / 2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022 Over the past nine years I’ve had the tremendous pleasure of speaking with nearly eight-hundred social entrepreneurs around the world. This journey has allowed me to interview many leaders within: Impact Investing Ethical Fashion FoodTech ClimateTech EdTech Blockchain HealthTech Regenerative Agriculture Each year, I sit down and assess the social entrepreneur interviews I’ve completed, the stories I’ve read, and the podcasts I’ve listened to.…

[1/2]A view of the New York City skyline of Manhattan and the Hudson River during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in New York City, as seen from Weehawken, New Jersey, USA on April 18, 2020.Reuters/Gina Moon Licensing Rights AcquisitionJune 9 (Reuters) – Analysts say tough proposals from activists come under increasing political pressure for fund companies to vote on proxy statements on topics including climate change and workforce diversity. Shareholder support for the resolution has declined significantly this spring.Midway through shareholder annual meetings of Russell 3000 companies, average support for resolutions on environmental issues was 25% through mid-May. This compares…