April 1, 2024

Random Acts of Kindness: The Antidote to Holiday Depression?

For some of us, the chaos of the holidays and the stress of family and friend obligations can trigger depression or anxiety throughout the month. It’s sometimes hard to find balance in a season of excess and high expectations, leaving many of us feeling down and empty. Studies have found that finding activities and interests that offer purpose and meaning, as well as performing random acts of kindness, without the expectation of reciprocity or acknowledgement, can reduce depressive symptoms and improve overall well-being.
March 29, 2024

#MeToo is Changing How Men Think About Sex

Recently producer Harvey Weinstein was led handcuffed into a Manhattan courtroom, formally charged with rape and sexual assault. It was the culmination of months of investigation into his decades of abhorrent behavior toward women, stemming from the October New York Times exposé that brought the Hollywood mogul’s empire crashing down and kick-started the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements.