Send us a text Paula discusses the impact of the community members nationwide who are recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. She shares personal and professional experiences with SNAP, quotes from current recipients, and deep dives into the stigma associated with using food assistance. Paula emphasizes the broader community impact, including the emotional and mental health toll on families and the challenges of navigating the system....
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Send us a text Paula discusses the impact of the community members nationwide who are recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. She shares personal and professional experiences with SNAP, quotes from current recipients, and deep dives into the stigma associated with using food assistance. Paula emphasizes the broader community impact, including the emotional and mental health toll on families and the challenges of navigating the system....
Talking about the Current Impact of Anxiety on Americans
Why Don't We Talk About This?
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3 months ago
Talking about the Current Impact of Anxiety on Americans
Send us a text Paula explores the current impact of anxiety on Americans, referencing a recent mental health poll by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) which revealed that 40% of employed individuals worry about job security, while 67% prioritize keeping themselves or their families safe among other significant concerns. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging an increase in anxiety as a signal and addressing it before it becomes unmanageable, particularly for historically unde...
Why Don't We Talk About This?
Send us a text Paula discusses the impact of the community members nationwide who are recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. She shares personal and professional experiences with SNAP, quotes from current recipients, and deep dives into the stigma associated with using food assistance. Paula emphasizes the broader community impact, including the emotional and mental health toll on families and the challenges of navigating the system....
