Mental Health

Older and Out of Work? Here's What to Do.

British film star Michael Caine has a philosophy that has kept him, at age 81, a busy man in youth-obsessed Hollywood. In his autobiography “What’s It All About?” Mr. Caine writes, “If you want to do something with your life, never listen...
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Building Partnerships to Combat the Opioid Crisis

We’ve all seen data that magnifies a tragic and gripping reality—millions of people in every community across the country are experiencing the ravages of opioid addiction first-hand. Opioid addiction is a scourge that knows no age, gender...
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Lori McFarling

Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Discovery Education
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It’s Time to Talk About Mental Health

At long last, the conversation around mental health is beginning to shift. Progress is slow and all too often still inadequate, but we are beginning to see signs of change. Governments are recognizing that mental health is foundational to...
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Cynthia Germanotta

President and Co-Founder, Born This Way Foundation
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Optimism Is Not an Excuse for Complacency

Prosperity to me is both physical and mental. Physical prosperity is what we have accumulated: our health, keeping fit, and longevity. However, we cannot enjoy our physical well-being without mental health. Mental health can mean different...
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Sir Michael Hintze

Group Executive Chairman and Senior Investment Officer, CQS
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Mental Wellness: A Key to More Prosperous Communities

If we want to create a prosperous future, we need to invest in our young people—not just in their academic success, financial literacy, or physical health but also in their mental and emotional wellness. As a mother and the head of Born...
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Cynthia Germanotta

President and Co-Founder, Born This Way Foundation