Cassandra Ogbevire, our 2022-2023 BIPOC Research Fellow, recently shared commentary with Sojourners Magazine, where she discussed how the findings of Navigating Injustice were reflected in her own experience as a Black Christian. Navigating Injustice explored how religious and racial identities impact mental health for young Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC),
For Women’s History Month, we’re pleased to feature members of our 2023 Springtide Ambassadors Program (SAP) as they reflect on women who have made an impact on their lives. For our final reflection, Christian tells how the support of a teacher at a key time in his educational journey continues
For Women’s History Month, we’re pleased to feature members of our 2023 Springtide Ambassadors Program (SAP) as they reflect on women who have made an impact on their lives. Below, Amy tells how the authentic presence of one woman can make a tremendous impact. From Amy: As I contemplate who
For Women’s History Month, we’re pleased to feature members of our 2023 Springtide Ambassadors Program (SAP) as they reflect on women who have made an impact on their lives. Below, Lensa and Tabatha’s reflections show how women from the past as well as the present can influence one’s spiritual journey.
This blog post features a video made by SAP member Imani for Faith Counts. Below, Imani shares her vision for the video and how it depicts what it means to be a Black Christian woman. One of the most blasphemous consequences of injustice, especially racial injustice, is that it can
In our last post, we explored some of the key insights in our newest report, Navigating Injustice: A Closer Look at Race, Faith & Mental Health. Here, we’re sharing some of what young Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) told us about their mental health, how faith impacts that, and
Mental health issues are a reality for many young people, and COVID only intensified the problem. In 2022, nearly half of young people (47%) told Springtide they were moderately or extremely depressed, 55% reported being moderately or extremely stressed, and 45% said they were moderately or extremely lonely.
Of the thousands of young people we surveyed for our research on Gen Z, faith and mental health, one-third said they are not flourishing (another term for succeeding or prospering) in their mental health. Yet, more than half of all nonbinary young people tell us they are not flourishing, compared
When it comes to organizations, members of Gen Z tend to be drawn to those that practice inclusivity as part of their values. More than 60 percent of the young people we surveyed in 2020 said people should be treated equally no matter what it takes to do so, and
Pandemic concerns might be fading, but money woes related to inflation may keep holiday gatherings smaller than expected this year – one in five Americans say they’re staying home this year due to tight budgets and concerns about travel disruptions. Yet, no matter how many end up sitting around your