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Likes, Shares and Social Justice: Does Online Activism Work?

Likes, Shares and Social Justice: Does Online Activism Work?

We've all seen it: petitions, powerful posts, and hashtags that go viral on our feeds. Do these online displays of support, however, truly result in change? This blog explores the psychology of online activism, including why we click, post, and share in support of causes and whether doing so actually changes anything or just improves our quality of sleep. We'll also look at how culture affects digital advocacy being implemented all over the world. 

It doesn't end with Burnout: Moral Injury in Healthcare

It doesn't end with Burnout: Moral Injury in Healthcare

Moral Injury is a form of psychological distress that roots from transgression of one’s moral beliefs. Recent studies have highlighted the surge of Moral Injury in healthcare workers globally, due to the pandemic and constant exposure to potentially morally injurious or distressful events (PMIDEs). Moral Injury in healthcare has shown high associations with moral distress, PTSD, depressive symptoms, suicidal ideations, and substance use.