Megan Ellinghausen, Author at The Inclusion Solution

Navigating the VUCA World: The Impact on Mental Health and What to Do About It

Posted by Megan Ellinghausen | Apr 21, 2022 | Features, Navigating the VUCA World, Recent Posts | 0

While we are seeing a bigger emphasis on rest and self-care, I am not sure we are entirely aware of or prepared for the impacts of the last few years on mental health. The isolation and fear around COVID-19, the violent racism and xenophobia, the economic uncertainty, and the constant pushback to progress have altered individuals and society in ways that we will not fully realize for years. As Mental Health Awareness Month approaches in May, it is time that we have a conversation around the impacts that navigating the VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world has on mental health.

The Buzz: 10 Hispanic Heroes We Should Know About for Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted by Megan Ellinghausen | Sep 30, 2021 | Recent Posts, The Buzz | 0

We are now in the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 – October 15. This year’s theme is Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope, a reminder “that we are stronger together,” especially in the face of a uniquely challenging and complex year. In the spirit of remembering and reflecting for Hispanic Heritage Month, here are 10 Hispanic heroes from history we should know.

The Buzz: BIPOC Mental Health Month — Strength in Communities

Posted by Megan Ellinghausen | Jul 22, 2021 | Recent Posts, The Buzz | 0

July is BIPOC Mental Health Month, bringing awareness to the unique struggles that historically excluded groups face with regard to mental health in the U.S. This year’s theme is Strength in Communities, highlighting alternative mental health supports created by and for BIPOC and queer and trans BIPOC. This focus on community-developed systems of support fills in the gaps that traditional systems overlook, especially when it comes to cultural and historical factors that impact BIPOC mental health.

Operationalizing Justice: ‘Algorithms of Oppression’

Posted by Megan Ellinghausen | Jul 1, 2021 | Features, Operationalizing Justice, Recent Posts | 0

Algorithms are a form of artificial intelligence that are step-by-step instructions a computer follows to perform a task. The algorithm combs through data to make correlations and predictions, often more accurate than a human. It is how Netflix offers you suggestions on what to watch, and how you get ads on Facebook for that product you were just thinking about buying. These algorithms have a dark side. Called “algorithms of oppression” or “The New Jim Code,” these algorithms reinforce oppressive social relations and even install new modes of racism and discrimination.

The Buzz: For Earth Day 2021, Challenge Environmental Racism

Posted by Megan Ellinghausen | Apr 22, 2021 | Recent Posts, The Buzz | 0

Today we celebrate Earth Day with the theme of Restore Our Earth™ — a call asking us to look at the environment within a racial justice framework. As Scott Ferry wrote a few months ago, environmental justice IS racial justice. And environmental racism is no accident. It is upheld by the systems in place and the (white) people in power. Every single decision to build a freeway, to deny affordable housing, or to issue an industrial permit is a decision on whether or not to reinforce racial injustice.

Author: Megan Ellinghausen

Navigating the VUCA World: The Impact on Mental Health and What to Do About It

The Buzz: 10 Hispanic Heroes We Should Know About for Hispanic Heritage Month

The Buzz: BIPOC Mental Health Month — Strength in Communities

The Buzz: For Earth Day 2021, Challenge Environmental Racism

Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change

Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit

Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity, Empathy and Belonging Across Differences

We Can’t Talk About That At Work! (Second Edition)

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