Unique Dangers of Smoking for Women
Tobacco use has risks regardless of gender, these risks include certain cancers, lung disease and heart disease. It’s important to note that women face unique challenges when it comes to tobacco use. Women who smoke are at greater risk of developing reproductive and maternal complications, reduced fertility and ectopic pregnancies. There is also a higher […]
Barriers To Mental Healthcare In BIPOC Communities
BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People Of Color) communities often encounter barriers when seeking access to mental healthcare. Due to systematic racism, discrimination, and lack of culturally competent health care providers, many BIPOC individuals may be reluctant to seek help. Economic inequality limits financial resources, making mental health services inaccessible. With a shortage of mental health […]
The Risks Of THC OIL
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in oil form is one of the most popular methods of use among youth and adults, however using it in oil form also poses potentially serious health risks that should be considered. Due to the concentrated nature of THC oils, it’s very likely to use it in excess which can lead to paranoia, […]
Ending Stereotypes About Asian Americans
AAPI individuals like many other minorities have been victim of racist stereotypes. Stereotypes are cruel, mean, and racist, leaving many individuals who experience this form of racism feeling a range of emotions and it can be very damaging to individuals who suffer with mental illness. In order to combat this issue its important to first […]
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 […]