mental health

Fetterman’s Mental Health Activism

By Erik Loomis

In General

On May 26, 2023

My friend Phil Eil wrote this piece on how John Fetterman being so open with his mental health issues really is a pioneering thing that you rarely see from anyone in power. It matters. A lot. These articles correctly noted that Fetterman’s openness about his...

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Caring For Children During A Disaster: An Open Thread

By Christa Blackmon

On August 31, 2017

I can't remember how I got through the costliest natural disaster in US history as a child after my house was flattened in 1992, and that's a testament to the.

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Suicide at Work

By Erik Loomis

On March 19, 2015

Mental health at work absolutely should be something covered by OSHA standards. Workplace happiness is key to overall happiness. If terrible bosses, absurd working hours, and high stress is causing.

Rahm’s Chicago

By Erik Loomis

In General

On March 11, 2015

As you may know, Rahm Emanuel closed a whole bunch of schools and mental health clinics in Chicago, leading to the classic "YOU'RE GONNA RESPECT ME!" exchange. What does Rahm's Chicago envision replacing these horrible institutions? Gourmet mac and cheese shops. Grant kept the concept...