6 Tips to Combat Ostracism
Ostracism — being excluded or ignored by others — can be a harmful experience. Here are six tips to combat ostracism. Visit health.mil/RealWarriors for resources.
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Recognizing and Countering Ostracism – Ready and Resilient Military Community
You might have heard the famous saying from John Donne, “No man is an island, [1]” which means that we’re stronger when we’re part of a diverse community. Now, imagine the feelings when someone is frequently left out of a team party or is always the last to get selected for a group event. Being ignored or purposely left out by others can be hurtful and upsetting [2]. From a young age, we build relationships that make us feel safe, secure, and mentally healthy. When we belong to a group that works well together — like a good group of friends, a loving family, or a well-managed workplace — we feel accepted, well, and stronger. However, there is a sense of distrust and anxiety when we are left out or excluded from the community. This act of being ignored or left out is called ostracism [3].
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How a Smoke-Free Policy Protects Apartment Tenants from Secondhand Smoke, COVID-19
Does someone smoke in your apartment complex? You might be inhaling your neighbor’s secondhand smoke. Inside multifamily dwellings, secondhand smoke can travel through doorways, halls, windows, ventilation systems, electrical outlets, and gaps around fixtures and pipes. Secondhand smoke, already a cancer-causing killer of millions, also might contribute to the spread of coronavirus. While there is …
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