Trauma

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Two twin sisters stand before their mother, who commands them to kill their father in the film 'Is God Is'.

Is God Is Explores Heretical Energy and Radical Command

'Make your daddy dead,' commands Ruby to her daughters, launching a revenge parable that shatters expectations of familial redemption.

Eleanor Voss·June 2, 2026

Diverse individuals participating in a supportive mental health group session, highlighting cultural sensitivity and community connection.

Wellness

Culturally Sensitive Approaches for Mental Well-being

In Ukraine, a study screened 4,500 children aged 8-13, revealing 40% exhibited above-threshold PTSD symptoms, according to Heal Ukraine Trauma .

Yasmin El-Sayed·May 10, 2026

A person in a tense meeting, maintaining a calm facade while subtle visual cues hint at underlying stress and emotional struggle, representing the high cost of composure.

Wellness

The High Cost of Keeping Calm: Our Cultural Obsession With Composure Is Harming Us

Our society often rewards unwavering composure under pressure, but this cultural ideal may be doing more harm than good. Discover how the relentless pursuit of calm can mask deeper issues like suppressed trauma and high-functioning anxiety.

Yasmin El-Sayed·April 2, 2026