Intergenerational Trauma And Healing In AAPI Communities
“It’s important to feel like you have permission to grieve lost oral histories because you can’t access your elders in their language, or grieve years of your adolescence that you lost trying to fit into mainstream culture. Find others with these shared experiences of intergenerational trauma, exchange stories, and build solidarity in shared experiences.” Molly […]
Books And E-Books For Children And Families
EDUCATE THE YOUTH Books and E books both serve a possibility to contribute to dismantling racism and hate. Books for family and children can offer different perspectives, encourage youth to ask questions, and encourage families to nurture a diverse view. Books and E-Books introduce cultural difference to young developing minds, teaching them inclusivity from and […]
Battling Anti-Asian Hate
What is a hate crime? Hates crimes are crimes that are targeted towards people as a result of their race, gender, religion, disability etc. Hate crimes are typically motivated by prejudice, resulting in violence. STRUCTURE Many Asian Americans have been victim of hate crimes, and with the COVID-19 pandemic racism towards Asian Americans came out […]
Tobacco, The Leading Cause Of Death
TOBACCO Tobacco use is one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide. With its addictive nature, it has caused many to embrace its use, leaving tobacco users with numerous health concerns. Billions of individuals across the globe have become addicted to nicotine, some use it to cope with stress or mental illness, while others use […]
Cannabis Use and IQ Decline
Research has shown a relation between cannabis use and IQ decline. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has done a 25 year cannabis and IQ decline research study on 1,000 individuals based in New Zealand. Their findings have shown that frequent cannabis use before the age of 18 had lower IQ points in proportion to […]
Edibles Not As Safe As You Think
Marijuana is a drug that has become legal for recreational use in several states across the US. Although marijuana is considered a softer drug than heroine and other similar drugs, it still has the risks that are damaging to ones mental and physical health. Marijuana is used for the high it gives, this high comes […]
Quitting Vaping
Vaping has become a popular alternative to using tobacco products. The traditional method is usually by chew, cigarette, cigar, cigarillo etc. Although it may seem like an innocent alternative, their are still risks that can damage the health. Studies have shown that quitting vaping can sometimes be even more difficult than quitting cigarettes, and also […]
Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety attacks can happen suddenly, sometimes without warning, they can also come on by triggers. An anxiety attack is an intense episode of intense fear. People use the term “Anxiety Attack” to describe many kinds of anxious or stressful responses, however “Anxiety Attack” is not a formal clinical term. People use the term “Anxiety Attack” […]
Causes of Bipolar
Bipolar is still being studied, researchers are not sure what causes Bipolar disorder. Studies suggest that Bipolar may be caused by genetic components, however DNA is not the only reason for Bipolar. Researchers believe that there may be a connection through brain and environmental factors. The causes of Bipolar may not be known however there […]
Health Risks of Pipe Tobacco
Many people across the globe smoke pipe tobacco, and this has been a practice for centuries. Pipes were used in ceremonies however they eventually became trendy for everyday use. Since the 1960’s smoking pipe tobacco has declined however it’s still used amongst 1.5% of tobacco smokers today. It’s crucial to be aware of the health […]