Professional dancers have historically not had the type of access to specialized mental health care that many other athletes get, but that is changing. "We are notorious for gritting our teeth and getting through it," says Bebe Neuwirth, a dancer and actress who founded the Dancers' Resource at the Entertainment Community Fund, which has a social worker on staff. Multiple dance organizations are now providing an array of mental health options for their dancers.

The Movember movement highlights men's health issues, including body image concerns linked to pornography use, which can affect sexual function and intimacy. During the holidays, these issues may be exacerbated by stress and lack of privacy, writes licensed clinical social worker Sari Cooper. Strategies such as self-compassion, mindful movement and open communication can help individuals manage body image and intimacy, fostering emotional connection and satisfaction.

TikTok has introduced digital well-being features to promote mental health, including an affirmation journal, a sound generator and breathing exercises. The platform also rewards users, especially teens, with badges for managing screen time.

LGBTQ youth are increasingly civically engaged, with 60% of those ages 13 to 24 motivated to vote or participate in political causes, according to a Trevor Project survey. However, 70% report anxiety and 56% report depression, driven by concerns about anti-LGBTQ policies.

Many Georgia residents still face significant barriers to accessing mental health care, despite the 2022 Mental Health Parity Act in Georgia. A recent review found over 6,000 parity violations by insurers, prompting fines from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire. Kim Jones of NAMI Georgia highlights issues like limited doctor visits and higher costs for mental health services as common complaints.

The CMS rarely enforces rules ensuring network adequacy in Medicare Advantage, with just five insurers receiving violation letters from 2016 to 2022. The lack of enforcement has left subscribers without sufficient access to physicians and hospitals. Contract disputes and network disruptions are becoming more common, which exacerbates the issue. The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission noted that the CMS has never imposed penalties for noncompliance.

Being a people-pleaser at work can hinder your career advancement as you prioritize others' needs over your own goals, writes Beatriz Victoria Albina, a master certified coach, who explains that people-pleasing stems from a desire to avoid discomfort and manage others' emotions. Albina suggests building tolerance for discomfort as a way to break the habit, starting with small steps, such as saying, "Let me think about it and get back to you," to give yourself time to consider whether you can take on more work.

Conflict is inevitable in daily life and the workplace, but it can be beneficial if managed effectively, writes Lisa Kohn of Chatsworth Consulting Group. Kohn offers five strategies for handling conflict: remembering the core objective, pausing before reacting, staying engaged without withdrawing, understanding the other person's perspective and collaborating to solve the problem. "Conflict is unavoidable and usually unenjoyable, but it can be handled well and it can yield great results," Kohn writes.