When ease gets praised early, many quiet high achievers grow up believing that effort is exposure. Naming this pattern helps people see that struggle isn’t a flaw, it’s the natural texture of learning. dorleemichaeli.com/natural-geni... #ImposterSyndrome #Perfectionism

My best Holiday Giving Guide yet, highlighting three superb nonprofits saving and transforming lives abroad and at home. And because of matches from @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social & others, each $1 from you means $4 reaches the nonprofits. Join in! Spread the word. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...

Please stop using Grok or any AI to prove a point on social media. Every time you use it, it drinks fresh water and sucks up energy. Every time you use it, it pollutes a neighborhood (that is probably Black or brown. Every time. Boycott it for the sake of the planet and your fellow human beings.

Excellence nourishes. Perfectionism drains. If you’ve ever chased “one more credential” to feel ready, you might be caught in The Expert Pattern. dorleemichaeli.com/expert-trap-... #impostersyndrome #perfectionism #academicsky #career

Such important findings. For many first-generation students, a low grade isn’t just academic — it feels like proof that they don’t belong. What’s missing isn’t ability, but access to support, information, and people who can say, “This is a setback, not the end.” #academicsky #socialworksky #highered

🔍 Curiosity + integrity + problem-solving = a real and in-demand career. If you’ve ever wondered how people get into cybersecurity or make a living as a white hat hacker, this breaks it down beautifully.

We have people in power making broad claims around certain drugs and autism that have been continuously disproven.

Absolutely delighted to be in conversation with @grammargirl.bsky.social on the topic of AI this week, for her show AI Sidequest. With AI, there is always *so* much to talk about. We cover AI scams, AI note taking, AI website builders, and more.

For many folks, the hardest part of getting sober isn't giving up alcohol, it's the social weirdness that ensues. So, I decided to make this sober Bingo card that may be helpful in taking the edge off of weddings and other big events in early sobriety #sobersky

Unless something changes, we’re about to enter a recession. (That’s assuming we’re not already in a recession, which economists are debating as we speak.) About all we can do is get ready. Here’s how to protect your career and your finances in case of recession. open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...

Important news you can use: Self-silencing is making women sick. I work with a lot of women in my practice on becoming more disappointing, as this author writes, as well as in "being just a little less competent." Well worth a read.

✅ Self-Compassion for Perfectionists: The Hidden Struggle dorleemichaeli.com/self-compass... < Self-compassion is the practice of treating yourself with the same care and kindness you’d offer a dear friend. It’s not about giving up or being indulgent... #selfcompassion #MentalHealth

Thanks so much for sharing, Shahrzad! 🌷

On #Juneteenth, we highlight 60+ funders supporting racial justice, equity, and civil rights. Find funding that fuels liberation: 🔗 www.insidephilanthropy.com/fi...#Juneteenth #BlackPhilanthropy #EquityInFunding #InsidePhilanthropy

They Asked an A.I. Chatbot Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/13/t... < disturbing trend of people spiraling into delusions and dangerous conspiracy theories from intense relationships with an AI #AI #swtech #therapy #socialwork #mentalhealth

There are key ways we can learn to grow our capacity for mental and physical resilience. Don't know where to begin? Understanding the connection between physical and mental health, as well as its impact on your own needs, is a good starting point. Visit: afsp.org/building-resilience/

New month offers new things to learn. Activate your curiosity to find new ways to meet your goals! #Motivation #goals #opportunity #learn

✅ Free Mental Health Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals for June 2025 www.socialwork.career/2025/06/free... #socialworksky #continuingeducation #therapy

#inspiration #kindness

“Sesame Street” has signed a new distribution deal with Netflix, as well as a separate deal with PBS, the show announced on Monday. This gives the children’s show a much needed-boost as it battles a financial crisis. nyti.ms/3Zswh7l

#advocacy #socialworksky #continuingeducation

#AI #swtech #academicsky

Hundreds of public safety grants cut, worth $500 million, funded initiatives like drug treatment and gun violence prevention programs.

Join me Tuesday May 27th 9:30 - 11am EST for a conversation about Suicide Prevention for Youth, hosted by the Traumatic Loss Coalition and Rutgers Health. Free / No CEUs. Register here: rutgers.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #SuicidePrevention #YouthSuicide #MentalHealth

#advocacy #socialworksky #academicsky

The Digital Equity Act is an investment in rural America, in veterans, in seniors, in communities of color, & so many more. There's nothing "unconstitutional" about a Congressionally approved effort to increase broadband availability & adoption across the country. www.politifact.com/factchecks/2...

Thank you so much for doing this, Nancy! (Walgreens refused to give me the updated vaccine w/o a doctor’s Rx; fortunately my doc had no problem giving me an Rx)

🧵1/ RFK Jr. says childhood vaccines weren’t tested and that COVID boosters need full trials every year. That’s not how vaccines—or science—work. Time for a #FactCheckFriday! Let’s talk about how vaccines are tested, and how this kind of talk puts real people at risk. www.cdc.gov/vaccines/bas...

New from me at @motherjones.com: Disability advocates, Medicaid recipients (ofc overlap with the first) and politicians are currently participating in a 24-hour vigil to save Medicaid, organized by @caringacross.org. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

#Journalism has a vital role to keep power accountable.

We join in flipping the script on aging this #OlderAmericansMonth. Assoc Prof/Center for Health & Aging Innovation Director Ernest Gonzales, challenges the view that growing older is all about decline. Instead, he says older adults should be celebrated for the critical roles they play in society.

Episode 20 has dropped and explores the mental health benefits of quitting, saying no, setting boundaries, and disappointing others. Not to mention a review of Bad Sisters, years after its release, and other chit chat tidbits!

“Sometimes the best way to reclaim Mother’s Day (or any other holiday) is to start a new tradition. We easily get stuck doing things the way they’ve always been done…often long past the point of enjoying them or having them reflect what matters most.” #mothersday

✅ Free Mental Health Webinars for May 2025 www.socialwork.career/2025/05/free... #therapy #MentalHealthMatters

The time to build emotional resilience in ourselves and our communities is now. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth and beyond, we encourage people to think about what best helps them cope with challenges and move beyond basic “self-care” to consider true resilience.

“Clarify what you’re looking for. What kind of support do you need (practical, emotional, or social)? What qualities do you value in relationships? How do you imagine your chosen family interacting and spending time together (shared meals, holidays, or just knowing they’re there for you)?”

The 7 Kinds of Rest You Actually Need www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.psyc...? < Sleep alone is not effective in managing exhaustion and fatigue… #wellbeing #mentalhealth

I have a new gig @propublica.org to report on the Department of Government Efficiency. If you work in the federal government, I'd like to hear from you. On Signal at: 804-295-7201 or [email protected]

Interesting! > Depression and PTSD, a new theory suggests, may not be mental disorders but rather specific responses to adversity www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.psyc...? #MentalHealth #academicsky #socialworksky #wellbeing

My most recent article w/Dr. Svetlana Blitzshteyn Language Matters: What Not to Say to Patients with Long COVID, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Other Complex Chronic Disorders #LongCovid #MECFS www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/22...

How true this is! #AccessToCare and specialty clinics and programs for those with #LongCovid has only gotten more limited as attention to the virus has faded. #MedicalInvalidation #MedicalGaslighting @njsmyth.bsky.social

What helps you cope with #stress and #anxiety ? www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/cope-with-st...

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. The purpose is to get out the facts about responsible alcohol use versus the abuse of alcohol and its harmful effects.

✅ Free Mental Health Webinars for April 2025 www.socialwork.career/2025/03/free... #socialworksky #academicsky #therapy #mentalhealth

Resources for federal workers continue being added to this list:

Nonprofits known as 527s can raise unlimited sums for political spending. As a reminder, we've got a database that allows journalists, researchers and others to more easily search these organizations’ finances:

The Trump Administration plan to eliminate the Department of Education will devastate our nation's public education system, leading to disparities in the quality of education from state to state and lessening support for teachers and #socialworkers. tinyurl.com/3xawcrde

What Can I Do Now? Suggestions for when you're Civically Stuck whatcanidonow.org #academicsky #socialworksky #advocacy

How to Think (and Act) Like a Dissident Movement www.thebulwark.com/p/how-to-thi...? < “We must stop viewing political life through the lens of American politics as we have known it, and adopt the viewpoint of dissident movements in autocratic states.” #socialjustice #socialworksky #academicsky