The current events we are faced with today can be extremely difficult to talk about and can have a negative impact on our mental health. With a climate crisis, a possible impeachment and many shootings, it is important to stay informed, but it’s also important to find healthy ways to cope with these difficult issues.
Humanitarian Crises Deepen
The world continues to grapple with major humanitarian crises. For example, more than 32 million people around the globe are refugees, meaning they have fled their homeland due to conflict or violence. The majority of these refugees are from Syria, but Ukraine and South Sudan are also impacted.
LGBTQ Discrimination Continues
Despite gains in equality, discrimination against members of the LGBTQ community persists worldwide. This year, a record number of anti-LGBTQ bills were proposed in states across the United States.
Technology Billionaires Gain Influence
The growing influence of tech billionaires has fueled debates about inequality and the future of American democracy. In the wake of Facebook’s data scandal, questions arise about whether or not these powerful tycoons have an unfair advantage in our global marketplace.
Latin America Shifts Left
After years of right-of-center leadership, left-wing politicians took control of several Latin American countries this year. However, these leaders will still face economic challenges, rising inflation and persistent political polarization. They will also be tasked with tackling the region’s racial and economic inequalities.