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Normalizing seeking support for mental health takes collective action

Candid

People feel shame or are ashamed at not being able to “handle” stress and trauma on their own, like somehow doing it alone is a badge of honor. Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu reminds us that “a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” There is still a dark cloud around seeking support for mental challenges or mental illness.

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Southeast Asia, Social Enterprise Accidental Tour!

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I just spent almost three weeks in Thailand and Laos on a combined work and vacation trip. One of my business visits was to a long-standing social enterprise partner of ours, Digital Divide Data in Vientiane, Laos. I wrote about that visit in my last blog post: Digital Divide Data: our Partner in Laos.

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