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Depression Doesn't Discriminate: NBA's Kevin Love Checks In

Mental health advocate and NBA star Kevin Love [4]catches up with broadcast
journalist Cari Champion about the perils of “quarantining.” How can we
harness this forced slow-down for our mental well-being? What are the
impacts of social isolation on long-term mental health? During Mental
Health Awareness Month, Love shares tips like: stay connected with friends
and loved ones, have a morning check in with yourself, and find ways to
help others. [5]Watch the video.

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From policy issues to grassroots coalition building, women voters are
having an enormous impact on shaping the 2020 election. Aimee Allison,
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How Do We Box In the Coronavirus?

The United States has surpassed 1 million known cases of COVID-19 and the
economy is in freefall. How can public health lead as we look to restart
the economy safely? Dr. Tom Frieden, President of [10]Resolve to Save Lives
and former CDC chief, [11]discusses the strategies governments must utilize
to “box in” COVID-19, lessons from other countries, and what we can expect
as a new normal, with Alison Kodjak, US investigations editor at the
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Race, Society, and the Coronavirus

Racial animus has blocked social cohesion throughout history, posits
Eduardo Porter, author of American Poison. Now inequities are being
exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. While millions become infected and
tens of millions lose their jobs, the components of the country’s social
safety net — health insurance, unemployment insurance, a lack of mandatory
sick leave and childcare — are inadequate, says Porter. [14]He speaks with
Maureen Conway, executive director of the [15]Economic Opportunities
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Fending Off Covid in Kenya: Handwashing on the Frontlines

Social entrepreneurs Kennedy Odede, founder and CEO of Shining Hope for
Communities, and Ahmed “Kura” Omar, co-founder of Kenya Drylands Education
Fund, teamed up to make hand washing a priority in Kibera, one of the
world’s largest slums. [20]Learn more about their inspiring solutions.

What's Your Dog Thinking?

Staying at home means more time with your pet. Get a glimpse of the
mysterious mind of Rover from dog cognition scientist Alexandra Horowitz on
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