Don’t Be Afraid to Talk About Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a time to reduce stigma about seeking help, and to promote mental and emotional well-being. Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid to Talk About Mental Health
Category: Social Science Issues
No To Unsolicited ‘Compliments’
Imposing unsolicited ‘compliments’ on women and then being angry when she does not respond with enthusiasm is an example of everyday sexism.
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Facebook Conserves Offline Relationships
An EU study lead by anthropologists finds that contrary to popular ideas that social media is weakening or transforming social bonds, Facebook in particular is reinforcing offline connections.
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A short documentary explores a global program to encourage young entrepreneurs create apps, to achieve social good. Continue reading Young Entrepreneurs Make a Change
Office Health
Here’s a nice animated video about the dangers of sitting for too long and how to improve health of office workers. Continue reading Office Health
Breaking the Spiral of Silence
Researcher Chengjun Wang finds that local reference groups, such as local media, continue to influence public opinion. This is despite the fact that social media offers diverse opinions at the global scale.
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Social Networks and the Diffusion of Ideas
Understanding the social networks in your organisation is central to increasing innovation and making the most of mass communication and technology, including social media.
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Workplace Stigma of Mental Illness
Corporate culture stigmatises mental illness and risks executive liability. Continue reading Workplace Stigma of Mental Illness
High Court Recognises Third Gender Category
New South Wales law recognises non-specific genders other than male or female. Continue reading High Court Recognises Third Gender Category
Tibetan Self-Immolations
Excellent investigative report on self immolation by the Pulitzer Centre. Continue reading Tibetan Self-Immolations
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