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https://qz.com/1230638/omnisexual-gynosexual-demisexual-whats-behind-the-surge-in-sexual-identities/ In 1976, the French philosopher Michel Foucault made the meticulously researched case that sexuality is a social construct used as a form of control. In the 40 years since, society has been busy constructing sexualities. Alongside the traditional orientations of heterosexual, homosexual, and bisexual, a myriad other options now exist in the lexicon, including:…
Mental health funding goes backwards under Labour
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/104176279/will-the-inquiry-really-be-the-saviour-of-the-mental-health-system The Government delivered its first Budget last week, and while health was the overall winner, there was little for mental health. The previous government’s ring-fenced $100 million for mental health was placed back into the wider pool of health funding. In response to criticism about a lack of funding in Budget 2018, Health Minister…
From Oranga Tamariki – Worried about a child?
Need to talk? We’re here for you. Call freephone: 0508 326 459 Lines are open 24/7, or email us at contact@ot.govt.nz Get in touch if you think a child or young person may be: unsafe or in danger of harm suffering from ill-treatment, abuse or neglect you’re not sure if you should be concerned, and want…
Inflammation may connect adverse life events to children’s emotional and social difficulties
https://www.psypost.org/2019/04/inflammation-may-connect-adverse-life-events-to-childrens-emotional-and-social-difficulties-53500 New research provides evidence that inflammation is related to the development of internalizing symptoms in children, such as social withdrawal, anxiety and depressed mood. The findings appear in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. “Much research has linked adverse life events to the aetiology and maintenance of emotional and behavioural problems in children. These…
Why I’m Here | Oprah Winfrey Presents: After Neverland
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125th anniversary of a historic move to give women the vote
https://www.voanews.com/a/new-zealand-celebrates-women-s-suffrage-anniversary/4583583.html New Zealand has marked the 125th anniversary of a historic move to give women the vote. It was the first country in the world to enact suffrage for women. Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s third female prime minister said the nation’s 19th century fight for economic independence and equal rights was still continuing. The gender…