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“Sculpt It Out” during virtual workshop with Slanguage Studio
On May 15, from 11 a.m. to noon, create your own sculpture inspired by emotion during a free virtual workshop hosted by artist Adam Luft.
Complementary activity kits are available to those who register for the event before 10 a.m. on May 14.
This event is part of the “Bridging Wellness” series of community pop-ups supported by We Rise LA and in partnership with Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.
Check out more information and register here.
Attend virtual panel on mental health in the Asian American and Pacific Islander community
In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this panel hosted by We Rise LA will discuss mental health topics related to creativity, dating, entrepreneurship and identity on May 15, from 7 until 8 p.m.
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For Tony Tran, the biggest problem was the isolation and cultural pressure to keep it in the family. Barry Applebaum struggled with the stress and trying to remain stoic for his kids. Larry Bocchiere lost a sense of normalcy when he had to retire from his job.
What these men, and millions of others like them, have in common is family caregiving providing ongoing help for an aging parent, a spouse who is ill, or both.
Although women still make up the majority of family caregivers, more and more men are stepping into the role: Some 40 percent of family caregivers are now men, according to the most recent research from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, up from 33 percent a decade ago. Little is known about the impact of COVID-19 on this trend, but it’s safe to assume that more men were called on to pitch in with caregiving during this crisis as well.