Be Heard
Your actions and words matter more than you realize; your story can make a difference. It might resonate with someone in need like no one else’s.
Some of the topics we’re very interested in hearing from you are:
- What are some things you wish your parents would know about you?
- Do you want to see a therapist? Why or why not?
- Are your parents happy or stressed? How do they affect you?
- What are you most stressed out about?
- What would you like to see “fixed” in our education or behavioral health systems?
- What do you wish you knew when you were growing up?
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You’re almost an adult
To my daughters, on your 17th birthday— I knew time would fly, but I didn’t expect it to hit like this. You’re on the edge of adulthood now, close to leaving home, and I’m supposed to be preparing you to fly. But I’m the one who’s unsteady today. Because when I look at you, I…
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Proactive, Defensive Approach to Cyber and AI Security
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries, the importance of cybersecurity has evolved from a reactive necessity to a proactive strategy. In sectors like mental health, education, and wellness, where sensitive data and vulnerable user groups are involved, AI security is not just a technical requirement, it’s an ethical one. At curaJOY, where we…
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My Experience in the AI GSV-ASU Show
A few days ago was my first day at the AI-GSU show. The experience was….different than I was expecting to say the least. The building was bigger and was less packed with people than I thought it would be. There was a machine making cotton candy for free, along with some people giving out coffee.…
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Homelessness and Mental Illness
Across the country, more and more people are struggling to maintain consistent housing and the mental health support they desperately need. Rates of homelessness and mental illness have risen over the past few years, creating challenges that ripple through every community. Even if you or someone you know hasn’t been directly affected, these issues touch…
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Strategies to Alleviate Burn Out
According to WHO (World Health Organization), burnout is defined as “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterized by three dimensions: No matter if the burnout episode lasts a day or an entire month, it can be safe to say that burnout feels terrible. From…
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Snowballing Problems
The internet is a weird place. You can find pictures of cats, deep dives about a niche franchise older than you are, or in some cases, people talking about their existential crisis/incidents they just emerged from. Things ranging from “I’m 35 years old and after so much burnout and deep depression, I’ve finally found my…
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AI for Good Workshop
RSVP Are you passionate about responsible technology and making a social impact? We’ve got the perfect event for you! Join us for the AI for Good workshop, hosted by Bright Data and curaJOY. This immersive, free workshop is designed to explore the powerful intersection of AI, data science, and tech for good. Mark your calendars…
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Peer pressured into academic pressure
At the beginning of the second semester of my sophomore year of highschool, I made the decision to take AP Chemistry instead of a free period. And just like that, I was on track to have the hardest, most tiring semester I’ve ever had. It’s not as though it wasn’t obvious to me at the…
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Youth Voice in Youth-Centered Technology
In a world fueled by rapid technological advancements, it’s more important than ever for kids to have a say in youth-focused technology. Why? Because our voices in this space are severely limited. Just as products are designed with a specific audience in mind—like cancer treatments for those battling cancer or glasses tailored to people with…
