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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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  • How AI Is Transforming Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Emerging Threats

    Introduction Imagine this: your company’s firewall flags an unusual login attempt from halfway across the globe, and before your team even notices, the AI system has already isolated the event, started a preliminary investigation, and blocked any suspicious activity. That’s not science fiction—that’s the kind of power artificial intelligence is bringing to cybersecurity today. AI…

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  • Blobfish of Stress

    Hello! Sorry for the long pause in between blog posts! I’ve been busy with AP Testing and SAT. Oh dear, the SAT. That was challenging. By completing the SAT, I had finally checked a major assignment off my to do list. I had prepared to take this test for months, took tutoring classes on it,…

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  • New Forms of Cyberbullying Gen Z and Gen Alpha Face Today

    Is cyberbullying the same as it used to be? For Gen Z and Gen Alpha, growing up online means they’re navigating a world where a single emoji, a vague post, or even a “like” can carry more meaning than they appear to have. It’s no longer just about mean messages or public shaming. Today, subtle…

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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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  • From Big Booths to Bigger Impact: Building AI with Youth

    More than 10 years ago, I led teams in 20×30 double-decker booths at major trade shows. CES, NAMM, Infocomm, ProLight+Sound. Big budgets, big lights, big business. This year, I found myself leading 15 first-timers in a 3×3 space. Smaller footprint. Wildly bigger impact. But let me back up. We signed up for the show just…

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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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