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Dreaming with Purpose: How the Mind’s Hidden GPS Can Guide Us Toward Personal and Societal Healing

Mad in America

Our society’s current neglect of dreams stems from a confluence of cultural, technological, and psychological factors; in an age dominated by productivity and digital saturation, dreamssubjective, ephemeral, and intangiblestruggle to compete with the immediacy of waking life. Technology further distracts from inner experiences.

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Science Counters Educational Inequality

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

Despite a push toward gender equality in many countries, women remain underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. What does it look like as a workshop or as part of students’ curriculum? Paradoxically, these gender gaps are larger in countries that provide more equitable opportunity for women and men.

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Partner Perspectives: MTM Adds Wellness Curriculum to DLA-20 Functional Assessment Tool

National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

The wellness curriculum is a highly interactive, two-workshop training series. This measurement tool provides behavioral health criteria to help promote evidence-based practices and support a persons recovery and wellbeing. MTM supports everyone in your organization, from your consumers to your staff to your leadership team.

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Top Care Strategies for a Healthier Mind and Body

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Disconnect Regularly: Take breaks from technology to recharge your mind. Attend Workshops: Participate in wellness programs or seminars. Schedule Downtime: Prioritize activities that bring you joy and relaxation. Practice Gratitude: Reflect on positive aspects of your life to foster a balanced perspective.

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Wellness Industry Report: 14 Best Trends on the Radar

Zencare

With technological advancements, holistic wellness trends, and a growing focus on mental and physical health, people are looking for new ways to feel their best. This alternative therapy is becoming popular in corporate wellness programs and mental health workshops. Published on March 5, 2025 by Zencare Team.

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Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder: Strategies for Women

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Social Connections and Engagement Social isolation during winter months can intensify SAD symptoms. Building and maintaining strong social connections acts as a protective factor against depression and anxiety.

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‘It Was a Joint Effort’: Deborah Kasdan on Bringing Her Late Sister’s Story to Life

Mad in America

Kasdan is a longtime business and technology writer who pivoted to memoir writing on a quest to tell her sister’s story, joining the Westport Writers’ Workshop. Her book, published in October by She Writes Press, is a moving and nuanced portrait filled with love and grief, candor, and complexity.