Karen Brind
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Mental health advocate focused on the intersection of digital culture and youth development. With a background in child psychology, I explore how technology can either support or hinder the emotional growth of the next generation.
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Fashion Icon Kenneth Cole Receives 2025 Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion
The Ruderman Family Foundation announced today that renowned designer, activist, and Mental Health Coalition founder Kenneth Cole has been named the recipient of the 2025 Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion. The announcement recognizes Cole’s transformative leadership in confronting mental health stigma and building a national movement for inclusion through storytelling, awareness, and action. The formal presentation of the award will take place in Spring 2026 in New York City.
By Karen Brind3 months ago in Styled
Are Digital Platforms Missing a Crucial Opportunity to Teach Teens Emotional Skills?
Let’s face it, teens are spending the majority of their lives online — or at least a large part of their waking hours online. Between TikTok, YouTube, gaming, and other social media platforms, today’s average teen spends over eight hours a day on screens. While debates about screen time and their negative connotations rage on, the bigger question is — what are they getting out of all that time?
By Karen Brind6 months ago in Education
