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Let’s Talk Schools: how can we help ADHD children to flourish?

Jewish Chronicle · 19 May

ADHD, a neurological condition, can be challenging for both children and parents in the Jewish community, leading to feelings of shame and isolation.

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I am a single mother but I’m really determined not to be a schlump

Jewish Chronicle · 16 May

The text discusses the challenges faced by single mothers in balancing self-care and beauty routines with the responsibilities of parenting.

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Why language matters when it comes to mental health

Jewish Chronicle · 16 May

Language plays a crucial role in how we perceive and discuss mental health, and the use of stigmatizing or trivializing language can have harmful effects on individuals dealing with mental illness.

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A place to call home

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy · 1 Apr

The article emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and addressing the diverse challenges within the Jewish community, challenging stereotypes of uniform prosperity and resilience.

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My friend Herschel Siegel died by suicide. Politicizing his death doesn’t help gay Jews

Laura E. Adkins in Forward · 11 May 2023

The article discusses the suicide of Herschel Siegel, a beloved graduate of Yeshiva University.

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Sanctifying the stutter: How I embraced my speech disorder as a Jewish cantor

Nora Berman in Forward · 15 Aug 2022

The author, a cantor who stutters, discusses the deep connection between his Jewish and stuttering identities, both related to the experience of time.

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In Their Own Words: Life as a Divorced Parent

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 20 May 2022

The individuals interviewed share their experiences as divorced parents within the Jewish community.

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Opening Up About Suicide

Paula Jacobs in Tablet · 2 Feb 2021

Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner has made it his mission to destigmatize mental wellness and suicide in the Jewish community after experiencing the suicide of his brother.

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The Jewish Side of Cystic Fibrosis

Shoshy Ciment in Tablet · 22 Aug 2018

Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, a woman battling a rare form of cystic fibrosis, the Ashkenazi mutation, founded Emilys Entourage, a nonprofit aimed at funding research for nonsense mutations of CF that lack effective treatment options.

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On the [Jew] Media

Unorthodox · 24 May 2017

In this episode, Mark Oppenheimer discusses the nuanced perceptions and historical context of the word 'Jew' with Brooke Gladstone.

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The Great Depression: Ep. 84

Unorthodox · 30 Mar 2017

This episode of Unorthodox features discussions with Jewish author Daphne Merkin on the stigma surrounding depression in both Jewish and broader communities, and Episcopal priest Father Ed Bacon on interfaith dialogue and social justice.

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The Great Depression: Ep. 84

Unorthodox · 30 Mar 2017

In this episode of Unorthodox, Jewish writer Daphne Merkin discusses her book "This Close to Happy: A Reckoning With Depression," blending memoir, case study, and confession.

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Four Take-Aways From ‘Why Jews Must Take Mental Illness Out of the Shadows’

Forward · 21 Sep 2016

Stephen Fried emphasizes the importance of addressing mental illness within the Jewish community, pointing out that there is a lack of open discussion about mental health issues, failed awareness efforts, and outdated beliefs like relying solely on prayer for treatment.

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Breaking the Jewish Community’s Silence Around Suicide

Tova Cohen in Tablet · 23 Sep 2014

Efforts are being made within the Jewish community to address the taboo surrounding suicide and mental illness.

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