Happy Monday! Today is National No-Selfies Day!

National No-Selfies Day is purposely held on the birthday of Philippe Kahn, who is credited with inventing the camera phone. Today, let’s try to put down our phones, stop obsessing over the perfect photo, and to experience life without trying to document it through our front-facing cameras.

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Being the “family peacemaker” might seem like a positive role, but therapists say it can quietly take a toll on mental health. People who grow up smoothing over conflict often learn early to read the room and manage everyone else’s emotions, sometimes feeling responsible for keeping the entire family calm. Over time, constantly putting others first can lead to burnout, resentment, and emotional exhaustion, especially when the peacemaker’s own needs get pushed aside.

Read More: The Hidden Cost of Being the ‘Family Peacemaker,’ According to a Therapist (Newsweek)

California voters approved Proposition 1, a $6.4 billion plan designed to expand mental-health treatment facilities and housing for people experiencing homelessness — but many of the projects promised are now facing delays or cancellations. Several developments that were supposed to open in 2025 to serve vulnerable groups such as foster youth, new mothers, and unhoused individuals haven’t moved forward as expected. Critics say bureaucratic hurdles and complicated funding processes have slowed the rollout, raising concerns about whether urgently needed mental-health services will arrive in time. 

Read More: 10 Projects From Newsom’s Mental Health Bond Were Supposed To Open In 2025. That Didn’t Happen (CalMatters)

Singer and rapper Doja Cat recently opened up about living with borderline personality disorder (BPD), sharing in a candid video that the condition has been something she’s struggled with for much of her life. She described BPD as “agonizing” and said that eventually caught up with her emotionally. The artist also revealed that she has been in therapy for years and is continuing a long healing journey, emphasizing that progress takes time and honesty with yourself.

Read More: Doja Cat Reveals She's 'Struggling' with Borderline Personality Disorder: 'It Caught Up with Me' (People)

MYTH: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) only affects military veterans.

FACT: Anyone can develop post-traumatic stress disorder following a traumatic event, including survivors of abuse, natural disasters, or accidents.

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