Everything we know is wrong. Because there’s smoke doesn’t mean there’s fire. Just because you have two in one hand and two in the other doesn’t mean you have four.…
What the data says about gun deaths in the U.S.
From Our Pew Research Partners BY JOHN GRAMLICH More Americans died of gun-related injuries in 2021 than in any other year on record, according to the latest available statistics from the…
7 Types of Boundaries You May Need
By Sharon Martin, LCSW We all need boundaries. Boundaries keep us safe. Boundaries differentiate me from you. Yes! Boundaries help us focus on whats most important to us. And boundaries improve…
Election Analysis – Low Turnout and Race
Saturday’s election revealed surprising but troubling new election day shifts. And we also saw stubborn old notions still in effect. Black chronic voters did not turn out at normal levels. …
Cop Decertification: Yet Another Louisiana Embarrassment
By David Soublet, Sr. Lifelong Louisiana residents are bombarded regularly with data about how our state measures up poorly to others in multiple ways. Public education, health care and poverty…
Yes, You’re Addicted to Your Phone
Personal Perspective: How did this happen and what can we do about it? By Thomas Franklin, MD, and the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry’s Psychotherapy Committee You are addicted to your phone.…
Racial Profiling in Psychiatric Treatment
The Past Is Present by Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry Personal Perspective: Drapetomania and racial profiling in psychiatric treatment. KEY POINTS By Jane Gagliardi, MD, a member of the…
Our Republican Members Operate like the Klan
Our Republican Klan members are looking more divisive than ever. Have you heard? The Klan got a new hood. Like in Harahan? No. The Republican Party, our state Republican Party.…
How Jury Duty is Built on White Supremacy
Listen to the fascinating talk on how jury duty was designed to stop black people from participating in jury duty. The designers wanted white supremacy built into every trial.
Co-Parenting After Divorce: Models for Healthy Boundaries
by Kathleen Marriott B. Psyc (Hons) MSoH Tips for communicating, prioritizing self-care, and setting boundaries. KEY POINTS Divorce can be a complex issue, particularly in high-conflict situations. However, with knowledge and…