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Friday, June 28, 2024
There's no time to waste - we need to do something about social media
United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wrote an opinion piece in The New York Times calling on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms, similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes. This call to action follows the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health... Continue Reading
Monday, May 13, 2024
Going Upstream with Mental Health, Parenting, and Prevention
May is National Mental Health Month. Beech Brook works diligently to address the challenges faced by tens of thousands of residents of Northeast Ohio living with mental health conditions. Throughout the month, and, in fact all year long, Beech Brook actively works to eradicate stigma, extend support, provide public education... Continue Reading
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Honoring a Pioneer is Social Work - Jane Edna Hunter
As we bid farewell to Black History Month and step into Social Worker Appreciation Month, it's essential to reflect on the remarkable individuals who have shaped our field and continue to inspire us today. One such luminary figure is Jane Edna Hunter, an African American social worker, whose enduring legacy... Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Honoring Joe Burrucker - A Tuskegee Airman and Former Beech Brook Employee
As we celebrate Black History Month, I wanted to take a moment to reflect upon the remarkable contributions of individuals like Joseph Burrucker (1924-2013), a legendary historical figure and former Beech Brook employee. We're lucky that Beech Brook had the privilege of his service, and his legacy should continue to... Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Social Media and its Impact on our Kids
In early 2024, social media CEOs were called before the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify about the growing concern regarding the effects of social media on young people’s lives. Senators interrogated CEOs of top social media companies about online child safety in an emotional hearing as they tried to get companies... Continue Reading
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