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A guide to surviving the online apocalypse
Are we doomed? Why you keep turning to social media for the answer — and ways to cope.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Want to increase your mindfulness? Try social media.
Want to build a daily meditation routine? Or learn more about the principles of mindfulness? These accounts have you covered.
Instagram launches Family Center, an online safety hub for parents and teens
Safety tools are a start, but are they enough?
17 inspirational quotes from women making history right now
They'll inspire you to do more for yourself and others.
Amanda Gorman kicks off new 'Word of the Day' series with 'Sesame Street' muppets
It's about standing up for yourself or your friends
Tinder now lets you run background checks on your matches
You get two free checks to start with.
Instagram launches new feature to help credit Black creators
Enhanced tags help ensure Black and underrepresented creators get recognized for their work.
Feeling down? Call this hotline for some kid-created joy.
Peptoc provides callers with words of encouragement from young students
Google Pixel launches live captions for phone calls
Pixel 6 phones now have the option for real-time text-to-speech calls
Google Doodle celebrates the daily lives of women around the world for International Women's Day
An ode to everyday wins.
The intriguing link between depression and misinformation
How the "dark-colored glasses" of depression affect the way you see the world.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Watching footage from Ukraine? Here's how to protect your mental health.
You don't need to expose yourself to graphic and disturbing content just to stay informed.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Airbnb offers free housing to Ukrainian refugees
The company hopes to help at least 100,000 people find temporary housing.
How to help refugees fleeing Ukraine
One million people have left the country seeking safety.
GoFundMe launches a donation hub for Ukraine relief efforts
Donations made to the fundraisers shown on the hub will be verified by GoFundMe's Trust & Safety team.
Tic cases spiked for teens during the pandemic. Here's what you should know.
Learn about symptoms, treatment, and why stress and social media are factors.
By Rebecca Ruiz
How to support the fight for transgender safety in Texas
Share student resources, donate to organizations, and demand more from politicians.
'Historic victory': Campaigners in Colombia celebrate decriminalization of abortion
The ruling is a "significant step forward" for access without fear of punishment.
New Zealand bans conversion therapy in 'a win for humanity'
"Conversion practices have no place in modern New Zealand."
How 'empathy' convinced Crisis Text Line to hand over its data
The pitch: Help people navigate 'hard conversations.' The reality: customer service software.
By Rachel Kraus
We're worried about the wrong kind of 'trauma talk' online
Trauma is more widespread than people like to think. We shouldn't be surprised that more people are using the word to describe their experiences.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Channel 4 announces a Paralympics coverage team made up of only people with disabilities
It's true expert commentary.
Free, online shops for gender-affirming clothing can offer a safe space for all
Combining the ease of Depop with LGBTQ advocacy
Crisis Text Line tried to monetize its users. Can big data ever be ethical?
The crisis intervention service had concerns about its financial future, but made a huge mistake.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Crisis Text Line ends controversial relationship with for-profit AI company
The crisis-intervention service acknowledged that users didn't want their data shared.
By Rebecca Ruiz
