The Power and Significance of Our Inaugural Dr. Sybil C. Schreiber Dinner Celebration On Thursday, June 5th, we gathered for a moment of reflection, unity, and renewed purpose. Our inaugural Dr. Sybil C. Schreiber Dinner Celebration was more than an evening of conversation and connection; it was a testament to the journey that brought us here and the vision that will carry us forward. No reflection on our organization’s [...]

Mental Health Awareness in May  May is more than just the arrival of warmer days. It is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to supporting and advocating for those living with mental health conditions. While our society has made significant strides in promoting awareness and advancing treatments, there remains a long road ahead to ensure dignity and safety for all individuals affected by mental illness. Over the past [...]

Confronting Mental Health Stigma When I lead discussions on stigma, I often begin with a simple exercise. I ask participants to raise their hands if they’ve ever felt judged based on factors beyond their control such as age, appearance, or cultural background. I then ask a final question: Did you hesitate to raise your hand, even though you wanted to? It is meant to be a moment of reflection. It [...]

Tik Tok Content Moderation Concern “Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future”. -John F. Kennedy I am deeply concerned about the ongoing challenges that TikTok faces regarding its content moderation practices, particularly in safeguarding our most vulnerable population: children. A lawsuit against social media site, TikTok, brought by thirteen states and Washington D.C., alleges the platform does not do enough to protect [...]

Yesterday I learned about Jocelynn Carranza.  Jocelynn was an eleven-year-old girl from Gainesville, Texas, who died by suicide after she was bullied by other students. Jocelynn was a bright young girl whose life was taken far too soon. Despite her unwavering spirit and resilience, Jocelynn endured relentless bullying and harassment related to her family's immigration status. The fear that her parents could be taken away and that she would [...]