The Cost of Silence: Why Black Youth Mental Health Can’t Wait
"Over 70% of #BlackYouth get information from social media like TikTok and IG. Nearly half are turning to AI tools for support..." @amievarley.bsky.social Dr. Tapo Chimbganda @hospitalnews.bsky.social
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"It was worse than we thought." 💔 This is the reality of medical negligence in our healthcare system.
The investigation confirmed a "lack of knowledge, skill, and judgment." It confirmed these nurses were a "high risk to patient harm." Their solution? A few extra courses. No disciplinary action.
U.S. MD @kavehmd.bsky.social joins @grittynurse to warn Canadians: “Let me be your cautionary tale.”
Trump’s new bill:
Cuts Medicaid
Taxes tips
Sends $150B to ICE
Shuts down hospitals
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I was honoured to join a thoughtful and deeply engaging panel to explore how service providers and communities can respond with courage, care, and collective action/end.
In an era marked by increasing division, misinformation, and mistrust, it is more important than ever to reflect on how polarization erodes social cohesion, civic engagement, and emotional wellbeing. /3
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre for the opportunity to speak on the pressing issue of polarization and its mental and emotional impacts on our communities./2
A promotional image for a speaker Amie Archibald-Varley. The background is a textured, light tan color with a white square in the center. The text "MEET AMIE" is at the top in large, bold, teal font, with "Speaker" written beneath it in a smaller, dark serif font. Below the text is a photo of a smiling Black woman with long, braided hair and glasses. The photo is bordered by a textured, gray blob shape. Below the photo, the text "Healthcare & Political Thought Leader And Author." is written in a dark serif font.
A promotional image for a panel discussion titled "POLARIZATION AND HOW TO BUILD SENSE OF BELONGING." The background is a textured, light tan color with a white square in the center. The title is in large, bold, teal font. Below the title, a paragraph of text in a dark serif font explains the event. It reads: "In an era of growing division, misinformation and mistrust, communities are grappling with the deep effects of polarization on civic life, inclusion, and emotional wellbeing. This panel brings together leaders from democracy, health equity, and anti-racism advocacy to explore how polarization disrupts belonging and how communities and service provider organizations like DBNC can respond with courage, care and collective action." In the top left corner is the logo for DBNC, which stands for Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre. The logo includes a house icon and the tagline "Building Stronger, Progressive Communities."
Polarization doesn’t just divide opinions — it fractures communities, erodes trust, and weighs heavily on our mental health.
In a time of growing division and misinformation, how do we rebuild connection and belonging?
In this episode of The Gritty Nurse podcast, host Amie Archibald-Varley RN, MN- Women's Health Archibald-Varley and Matt Shepherd, RN discuss the importance of embracing change and personal growth in the nursing profession. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts!
What if I said to you that sometimes painful endings are the start of something beautiful?
What if I said to you that as a nurse, we do not give ourselves grace and time to heal (we are really bad at this).
Change can be healing. The Gritty Nurse Season 6 is here!
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HOLY CRAP--SEASON 6) we discuss transitions, new beginnings and growth in healthcare. I became the guest and Matt asked the questions! You do not want to miss the first episode!!!
Watch, listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! www.grittynurse.com
New Studio, New Guest Host, New SHOW! The Gritty Nurse is returning in September! The one and only Matthew Shepherd joins Amie Archibald-Varley RN, MN- Women's Health in the first episode of Season 6--
Thank you for supporting me on this journey
🎙️ 🩺 Gritty Nurse Podcast: Unfiltered realities from the front lines of healthcare & advocacy. Restarts in September, dropping every other Thursday.
🎙️ 🧠 Atypical Podcast:Real conversations about mental health and navigating the beautiful mess of life. Continues with new episodes every other Tuesday.
I was made to feel that if the "work" didn't make a profit, it wasn't worth it. That, on top of being a new mom and navigating life's challenges, made me lose the joy in something I truly loved.
So I took a step back. I rested. I found my clarity.
Now, I see things clearly.
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The comeback is always stronger than the setback.
For anyone who's ever poured their heart into a passion project only to face burnout, this one's for you. I needed to step away to remember my "why." @atypicalpodcast.bsky.social
Thank you Kate! Hope you enjoy! All the episodes can be found d through that link! New ones coming in September
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🎬 Emerging Filmmaker: I am expanding my storytelling toolkit to create powerful visual narratives.
My mission is to amplify stories that are often overlooked. If you are passionate about healthcare innovation, authentic leadership, and the power of advocacy, let's connect.
🗣️ International Speaker: I take the stage to ignite passion for mental health, compassion, and resilience in the face of life's uncertainties.
✍️ National Bestselling Author: I write to reveal the truths of the healthcare front lines.
🏥 Nurse & Healthcare Thought Leader: I leverage my clinical experience to advocate for systemic change.
🎤 Podcast Host, Atypical with Amie Archibald-Varley. I lead conversations that challenge perspectives as well as discuss life's uncertanties. Whether its healthcare, current events, workplace or relationships---we bare it all, having some of the most intimate and pressing conversations.
If you don't know me, let me re-introduce myself.
My name is Amie Archibald-Varley, and I am driven by one thing: fierce storytelling.
My work isn't confined to a single title. I am a multi-passionate professional dedicated to advocacy in all its forms.
Inspired by John's message? If you have a story or a question about your own non-linear journey, I'd love to hear it. Send me a "Dear Amie" message for a future episode through my SpeakPipe or website (both accessible via the link in my bio!)
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to a wonderful listener who sent in a powerful poem he wrote for his daughter when she was going through a tough time. His words perfectly capture the spirit of the episode, and I was so honoured to share them. Have a listen—it may speak to you too!/2
Feeling so much gratitude, this is my #ThankfulThursday guest appreciation post. ❤️ (There will be more)
Guests are responding to the "Life is Not Linear" episode and it has been so moving, and I'm blown away by the messages you've all sent.
I want to give a special shout-out to John.../1
Thank you for listening! Hope it helped reset/reframe your day!
Thank you!! 🙏🏾
