Kapwa Connect

05/06/2019

"While disasters can spell chaos both physically and mentally, more insidious forms of climate change can take just as great a toll. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention finds that su***de peaks in early summer and Nature Climate Change predicts “that roughly 14,000 people — and as many as 26,000 — could die by su***de in the United States by 2050 if humanity does not reduce its emissions of greenhouse-gas pollution.” As national and global temperatures continue to rise, so too will the body count if we fail to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for its worst effects."

https://thriveglobal.com/stories/psychological-toll-climate-change-protection-weather-physical-mental-health/?utm_content=buffer4bd50&utm_medium=Thrive&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR39iwwmiDxvy2hMlZ6OqU2hwsr-frn9WvSuJ1t9IXaPRbDi6nMxMxap9vk

The warming planet is taking a serious psychological toll.

05/01/2019

May is here! Happy Month and !

04/30/2019

What's your relationship like with social media?

Social media has allowed society to become more connected than ever. Over three billion people around the world use social media to engage with others, access the news and share information.

04/24/2019

Both loving and barbed, it uses a kind of weaponized casualness to criticize, but with complete plausible deniability.

04/18/2019

"Mental health advocates urged on Monday film outfits and the Movie and Television and Classification Board (MTRCB) to be more sensitive and responsible in how movies with themes of su***de are portrayed so that these would not help fuel the rise of such incidents, especially among the youth."

Read more below:

MANILA, Philippines — Mental health advocates urged on Monday film outfits and the Movie and Television and Classification Board (MTRCB) to be more sensitive and responsible in how movies with

04/17/2019

Did you know that April is Alcohol Awareness Month?

"A big part of the work of Alcohol Awareness Month is to point out the stigma that still surrounds alcoholism and substance abuse in general. Psych Central points out that denial is a major characteristic of alcohol abuse, both from the person currently experiencing it and from friends and family members who are uncomfortable acknowledging the gravity of the situation. April, which is the month during which Alcohol Awareness Month runs, is a chance for public health bodies, community centers, and treatment facilities to increase their efforts to reach people who may not fully appreciate the dangers of unhealthy alcohol consumption."

https://www.alcohol.org/awareness-month

Alcohol Awareness Month is a public health program organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence as a way of increasing outreach and education regarding the dangers of alcoholism and issues related to alcohol. Learn more about what alcohol awareness month is all about.

04/11/2019

Get support from Filipino Advocates for Justice!

Did you know that FAJ offers immigration assistance?
If you or someone you know is interested in applying for naturalization, contact Lea Nelson at [email protected] or call us at (510)465-9876.

04/08/2019

"And today I am still healing from the intergenerational trauma that affects Filipinos. We should collectively heal by learning about our history so we can better understand the source of mental health issues in our community."

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Kubo is a home for Pilipin@ millennials in the digital sphere. We are here to lift up our experiences and own the power in our voices.

04/04/2019

✋ If you observe one or more of these warning signs, especially if the behavior is new, has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change, step in or speak up.

🛑 Know the signs:

- Personality change
- Giving away possessions
- Neglect of personal appearance
- Withdrawal
- Talking about self harm or su***de
- Loss of interest
- Changes in sleep
- Reckless behavior
- Increased substance use
- Physical pain
- Sudden mood changes

04/03/2019

“It’s important to tell people to get help," she said. "You can’t change other people, you can only change yourself."

Read Jessica Gimeno's story below:

At 18 and 30, Gimeno was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, polycystic ovarian syndrome, myasthenia gravis, asthma, and psoriasis.