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Yale neuroscientists debunked the idea that anyone is “normal”

#Yale #Normal #neuroscientists  #Study  #Human  Don’t you wish everyone would just act more normal, like you? I know I do. But normal is a relative state that depends on time, place, and circumstance. There’s no one right way to be a human, and that applies to mental as well as physical states. That’s why neuroscientists are advocating for more recognition of the bizarre normalcy of all complex humans in psychiatry—an argument that can help all of us take a bigger-picture view. A new study published in Trends in Cognitive Science on Feb. 20 debunks the myth of normalcy in people and animals. “ The Myth of Optimality in Clinical Neuroscience ” (paywall), by Avram Holmes and Lauren Patrick of the Yale University psychology department, uses evolution to show that uniformity in our brains is totally abnormal. What’s much more common in life, during its  3.5 billion years of evolving existence on Earth , is range and change, variety in and among creatures and habitats. Evolution

‘Very Possible’ LA County Sees At Least One Coronavirus Case: Health Official

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA)  — Despite an outbreak of a coronavirus in China that has been linked to 17 deaths, Los Angeles County public health officials Wednesday stressed that while it’s “very possible” the area will see at least one patient, there were currently no known cases in the county. Dr. Barbara Ferrer, director of the Department of Public Health, said given the number of people traveling between the Southland and China, the county remains prepared to respond to any cases that may emerge. “There is no need to exclude from the public any folks who have traveled to and from Wuhan city unless they’re symptomatic,” Ferrer said. “I know concerns have been raised about whether people need to be isolated during what’s an unknown incubation period, but at this point the guidance is clear that unless you’re symptomatic you should continue with your daily activities.” As of Jan. 21, there was  one confirmed U.S. case  of 2019 novel coronavirus, a resident in Washington stat

Disney+ slaps content warning for 'outdated cultural depictions' on classic animated movies

#Disney+ #Animation #Stereotypes #Race Disney’s new streaming service warns fans that they may encounter “outdated cultural depictions” while watching some of its older content. After its launch on Tuesday, Disney+ users noticed that some of the company's classic content such as “Dumbo” (1941), The Aristocats (1970), “The Jungle Book” (1967) and the original “Lady and the Tramp” (1955) all contain a warning at the end of their respective descriptions. These warnings caution sensitive fans that what they are about to watch contains racial portrayals that might be triggering. “This program is presented as originally created,” the warning at the end of each description reads. “It may contain outdated cultural depictions.” The content warning seems to stem from the films having characters, or in some cases songs, that contain racial stereotypes. Representatives from Disney+ did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment. 'The Aristocats' is one of the fil

Best Signs From the 2020 Women's March | NowThis

#WomensMarch #WomensMarch2020 #NYCWomensMarch #DCWomensMarch #LAWomensMarch #News #NowThis #NowThisNews Here are some of the best signs from the 2020 Women's March.  Today, protesters around the country united for the 4th annual Women’s March, where women and allies rallied in support of reproductive rights, immigrant rights, gun reform, climate justice, and more.  Protests were held in cities like Washington, D.C., New York City, and Los Angeles. At one point, protesters gathered to perform the global feminist anthem ‘A Rapist in Your Path’ in Washington, D.C.. The song was first written and performed during national protests in Chile last year and has since been sung around the world. In New York, Evelyn Yang opened up about surviving sexual assault and why she decided to speak out. Evelyn, who is married to Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, first spoke about being abused by her OB/GYN in an interview with CNN. Some of the signs spotted

LifeWorks is the youth development and mentoring program of the Los Angeles LGBT Center.

#LGBTQ #LifeWorks #Mentoring #Youth #LALGBTCenter  LifeWorks is the youth development and mentoring program of the Los Angeles LGBT Center. We offer one on one, peer, and group mentoring opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth ages 24 or younger.   Our goal is to help LGBTQ youth to realize their goals and dreams with a safe space, positive and affirming role models, workshops, and activities that are fun and educational. CONTACT LIFEWORKS (323) 860-7373 (323) 308-4091 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles, CA 90038 lifeworks@lalgbtcenter.org

Best Signs From the 2020 Women's March | NowThis

#WomensMarch #WomensMarch2020 #NYCWomensMarch #DCWomensMarch #LAWomensMarch #News #NowThis #NowThisNews Here are some of the best signs from the 2020 Women's March. Today, protesters around the country united for the 4th annual Women’s March, where women and allies rallied in support of reproductive rights, immigrant rights, gun reform, climate justice, and more. Protests were held in cities like Washington, D.C., New York City, and Los Angeles.    At one point, protesters gathered to perform the global feminist anthem ‘A Rapist in Your Path’ in Washington, D.C.. The song was first written and performed during national protests in Chile last year and has since been sung around the world.  In New York, Evelyn Yang opened up about surviving sexual assault and why she decided to speak out. Evelyn, who is married to Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, first spoke about being abused by her OB/GYN in an interview with CNN. Some of the signs s