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How to Help Teens With Depression: A Multilevel Approach

Wondering how to help teens with depression? What can parents do to help? What about schools or society at large? Depression among teenagers has been on the rise in the last decade, with over 40% of high school students reporting feelings of sadness and hopelessness. By understanding the causes and implementing targeted interventions, we can help teens with depression and build a brighter future. Read on to learn how to help teens with depression, based on three coordinated approaches.

How Can We Save the Planet? By Saving the Humans First

How can we save the planet? What’s wrong with most of the current solutions? Though it’s become widely accepted that climate change is real, the questions still remain of what steps we should take to fix the damage and whether they’ll be enough. In Apocalypse Never, Michael Shellenberger explains why he thinks most initiatives are misguided and provides his own proposals. Read more to learn Shellenberger’s analysis of the climate problem and to discover the fix he thinks we need.

Is Tipflation Here to Stay? A Historical & Current Perspective

Wondering why you’re suddenly tipping more? What’s tipflation? How is the legacy of tipping connected to today’s tipping fatigue? Tipping has a long history in the US, and these days it may feel like every time you turn around you’re being asked to tip—and to tip more than you’d like. This phenomenon is called tipflation and experts say it’s mostly been driven by the pandemic and the use of tablets for payment. Read on to learn about tipflation, based on a historical perspective and current analysis of the issues.

A Network of Ideas: Harnessing Social & Neural Connections

When you network, do you deliberately share and collect new ideas? Do you seek out opportunities for collaboration? According to Steven Johnson, good ideas don’t just appear from nowhere. Rather, they build on existing knowledge and ideas. New ideas proliferate in networks. The more connected you are, the more you’ll find and develop good ideas. Read more to learn how you can plug into and benefit from a network of ideas around you.

How Many Teens Have Depression & Why Is It Happening?

How many teens have depression in the US? What are the causes of teen depression? Teenage depression is on the rise in the United States. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of high school students experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in 2021, up from 28% in 2011. Read on to learn how many teens have depression, which groups are at high risk, and some of the causes.

What Is the Purpose of Earth Day? (+ Why It Still Matters)

Why was Earth Day first created? What’s the purpose of Earth Day? This weekend the world celebrates the 53rd annual Earth Day. The theme, “Invest in Our Planet,” focuses on the responsibility of governments, businesses, and other social institutions to act sustainably. It’s drawing particular attention to the harms of fossil fuels. Below, we’ll take a look at the history of Earth Day and why it still matters today.

Tennessee Drag Ban: Exploring the Criticisms & Concerns

What is the Tennessee drag ban? Is it unconstitutional or necessary? What are some criticisms of the ban? Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a bill into law that bans drag shows in public or in front of children, which has since been temporarily blocked by a federal judge. This move has sparked controversy and raised questions about LGBTQ+ rights, artistic freedom, and child protection laws. Read on to learn about the Tennessee drag ban and the ongoing debate surrounding the bill.

What Is Carbon Capture Technology & Can It Save Us?

What is carbon capture technology? What are the pros and cons of carbon capturing? Is it a reliable way to avoid climate catastrophe? In March, the U.N. released a report declaring that without an immediate shift away from fossil fuels, the world will confront a climate catastrophe. Experts say the US must meet carbon emission reduction goals faster and that carbon capture technology will help get us there, but others remain skeptical. Read on to learn what carbon capture technology is and experts’ views on its benefits and drawbacks.

User Friendly: Book Overview & Takeaways

What is the book User Friendly about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In User Friendly, Cliff Kuang and Robert Fabricant argue that we must shift how companies apply user-friendly design principles to ensure that technology reflects the values of consumers. It’s also important so people don’t stay glued to their screens. Read below for a brief User Friendly book overview.

Will the 2023 Salary Increase for Low-Wage Jobs Continue?

What’s behind the 2023 salary increase in low-wage jobs in the US? Will wages of America’s lowest-paid workers continue to rise? For four decades, the gap between America’s lowest- and highest-paid workers grew. Then came the Covid-19 pandemic, which hit the “reset” button for low-wage workers and reversed one-quarter of that gap. Let’s take a look at what caused the 2023 wage increase and if it’s expected to continue.