A whole bunch of outreached hands-- for the burnt out, the angry but directionless, and the millions who've internalized the lie that politics "just isn't for them"
#8 - A state-managed mental health org I've worked with shared that youth gambling has surpassed substance abuse in terms of problem behaviors among adolescents. Took an addictions class this summer and chose youth gambling as my area of focus and WOW, the things I've learned. Counties and states all over the nation (and world) have declared it a public health crisis. I see it constantly in my high school. Mentioned some of what I've learned to my school administration and they have no interest in going there because it's completely normalized among our staff and school functions. I'm not letting it go but not sure what that looks like yet.
Can't remember the name of the podcast you introduced us to, which hosts debates on various topics . . . anyway, I listened to an episode about gambling and it's so good. Highly recommend!
We need to be aware of the money-grab scams that hit older adults at vulnerable times in terrifying pitches that result in them losing most of their hard-earned retirement funds. In addition to the financial loss, there's the shame and the loss of the self-confidence that allows agency and independence. Most of the programs designed to keep us safe work at terrorizing us with horror stories. A bunch of us are getting together to share personal experiences and explore ways to support rather than terrorize ourselves and each other. We've identified a few folks who have the tech skills to help us with our goal of realistically strengthening our awareness and fighting back. Please join us in our community room next Tuesday at 4:30 We'll have refreshments there and, a plan to share dinner after for whoever would like to do that.
Great list!!! All resonant.
#8 - A state-managed mental health org I've worked with shared that youth gambling has surpassed substance abuse in terms of problem behaviors among adolescents. Took an addictions class this summer and chose youth gambling as my area of focus and WOW, the things I've learned. Counties and states all over the nation (and world) have declared it a public health crisis. I see it constantly in my high school. Mentioned some of what I've learned to my school administration and they have no interest in going there because it's completely normalized among our staff and school functions. I'm not letting it go but not sure what that looks like yet.
Can't remember the name of the podcast you introduced us to, which hosts debates on various topics . . . anyway, I listened to an episode about gambling and it's so good. Highly recommend!
We need to be aware of the money-grab scams that hit older adults at vulnerable times in terrifying pitches that result in them losing most of their hard-earned retirement funds. In addition to the financial loss, there's the shame and the loss of the self-confidence that allows agency and independence. Most of the programs designed to keep us safe work at terrorizing us with horror stories. A bunch of us are getting together to share personal experiences and explore ways to support rather than terrorize ourselves and each other. We've identified a few folks who have the tech skills to help us with our goal of realistically strengthening our awareness and fighting back. Please join us in our community room next Tuesday at 4:30 We'll have refreshments there and, a plan to share dinner after for whoever would like to do that.