Sat.Sep 14, 2024

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MindFreedom’s Shield Program: Working to Free People from Psychiatric Incarceration and Forced Treatment

Mad in America

D avid Russell’s most recent virtual civil commitment review hearing, originally set for July 31, had been twice rescheduled over the summer before finally taking place on August 19. As the hearing began, attendees in the Zoom waiting room were granted admission to the virtual courtroom. District Court Judge Carmaine Sturino presided from the top left hand corner, and Russell’s court-appointed representation appeared towards the top right.

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How To Finance Higher Education On A Budget

Success

Financing higher education to advance career goals can be daunting. As a Manhattan public school teacher, I’m required to complete a master’s degree within the next four years to maintain my certification. Saving for grad school on a teacher’s salary in an expensive city is challenging, especially without familial help. Luckily, I’ve found research tactics, scholarships and financial strategies to support my education without relying on loans.

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After-hours work emails contribute to burnout and hostility, research shows

Work Life

Imagine it’s Friday evening. You’re about to watch a new Netflix drama, trying to unwind after a long week. Suddenly your phone pings with a work email marked “urgent.” Your heart sinks; your stress levels rise. Even if you choose not to respond immediately, the damage is done. Work has again encroached on your personal life. The intrusion of work into home life, helped along by smartphones and other technologies, might seem like a triumph of efficiency.

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How to Deal With Social Exhaustion as an Introvert or Extrovert

Success

I love to socialize and connect with others, but at some point, I hit a wall. I want to curl up into a ball, watch TV and disconnect from the world. While many people who experience social exhaustion would love to escape some situations to decompress at home and find time to replenish, sometimes we just can’t step away. For example, you may feel social fatigue if you have to attend an all-day conference, work a long day at the office or join an event with family or friends.

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Brain science called it: This is the best way to learn anything new. Here’s how

Work Life

The social side of work is in short supply these days. Post-pandemic, many organizations have turned to some form of a hybrid approach: employees splitting their time between remote work and commuting into the office. Instead of everyone interacting together in person, people largely work in isolation, through virtual meetings with their cameras off.

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The increasingly weird economics of college football

Work Life

Northern Illinois stunned No. 5 Notre Dame last weekend on a last-second field goal to notch college football’s first big upset of 2024. For the Huskies, it’s a win they’ll be celebrating for years to come. For the Fighting Irish, it’s a season-crusher. To lose the home opener to a small school from a vastly inferior conference was an embarrassment for Notre Dame.

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