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WebMargarita Herdocia of the Asociación Ticos y Nicas Somos Hermanos shares her organization's strategies for boosting refugees' mental health.

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Day 58: A champion for mental health in Costa Rica

WebDecember 4, 2019 stanleyobando. Day 58: A champion for mental health in Costa Rica. I met Cris Gomar for the first time earlier this year to discuss a potential journalism project. She is literally dedicating her life to creating safe spaces for people to open up, so it’s probably no surprise that we quickly fell into one of the most honest

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Day 8: The ultimate Costa Rican life hack – katherine stanley obando

WebAfter several days spent frenetically following the unfolding events in New York and Washington, DC, I feel the need to reset my brain just a bit with something simple, basic and oh-so-beloved in C…

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health – katherine stanley obando

WebPosts about health written by stanleyobando. Good morning! Not all my posts from now on will be about COVID-19: in fact, I think it’s high time for some sloth videos and other comforting, inspiring and motivating Costa Rican stories.

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A month for mothers, and all women – katherine stanley obando

WebToday, I had cause to reflect on the topic of women who should not have been mothers – at least, not at the time that they became mothers, or in those circumstances, or with that partner.

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Day 38: Let’s talk about anxiety – katherine stanley obando

WebAt some point, if you’re serious about boosting your spirits over the course of a year, you’ll pull some nasty tangles out of dark corners and see if they look different in the light.

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COSTA RICA AND COVID-19 – katherine stanley obando

WebI set up this page to share links and information about ways people can support Costa Rican entities (small businesses, organizations and communities) they care about during the COVID-19 crisis. The health consequences of the crisis are of course primordial, but the economic consequences will be brutal for the country's most vulnerable communities and …

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Day 18: Did a British pharmacy* just change my life

WebDo you use poetry to boost your mental health? You know how we scroll on and on through our social media feeds or news pages, searching vaguely for some kind of relief?

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Day 60: Anthems, snakes and parks. Oh my. – katherine stanley …

WebOne thing I planned to do with the Costa Rica Daily Boost, but have neglected a bit, was to celebrate great dates in Costa Rican history. So to make up for lost time, here are three at once.

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What’s hard and what’s easy – katherine stanley obando

WebThe other day, as I left the supermarket and lugged my groceries to the car, I passed by a bookstore. The sign outside said: “Let’s take care of each other!

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health care – katherine stanley obando

WebPosts about health care written by stanleyobando. Violence in Costa Rican delivery rooms? Not anymore, thanks to brave mothers

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Day 29: Is there a park calling your name

WebCan you name the Costa Rican park where I took this photo? Do you have a favorite - national, city, private? Dog park (man, I know a nice one in Eastport, Maine)? Random-corner-that-isn't-technically-a-park-but-makes-you-happy? I've been collecting parks in Costa Rica for 15 years, and there are few habits that have done more for my …

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Calling all great ideas! – katherine stanley obando

WebGood morning! Not all my posts from now on will be about COVID-19: in fact, I think it’s high time for some sloth videos and other comforting, inspiring and motivating Costa Rican stories.

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What makes mental health such a ‘dirty word’ in Costa Rica

WebCris with a Vasoterapia set, designed to jumpstart conversations. I realized that saying “mental health” is like saying a dirty word. People think that when you talk about mental health, you’re going straight for depression and suicide. When you talk about sex ed, you’re not going to talk only about prostitution….

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Day 68: A glass of ruby-red refreshment – katherine stanley obando

WebA bright and festive drink with a host of health benefits.

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Why Costa Rica should back up its ‘happiest country’ brand with …

WebHappy Monday! In 2020, I’m taking the Daily Boost up a notch with a monthly theme, and this month’s is (drumroll please)… mental health!

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Los Santos, part II: The case for organic coffee

WebIf you’re like me, you saw this title and groaned. The need to buy organic seems like a constant drain on the wallet and a niggling worry, since I live in a country with the highest rates of agrochemicals per hectare in the world and often can’t find organic options here for products that might be available in a U.S. city. As I prioritize, health-wise …

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As Palmares begins, an ode to La Tagada – katherine stanley obando

WebMy now-husband took me on the Tagada at Palmares in 2005. He had given me a little necklace and bracelet for my birthday earlier that day, and I lost both of them before the end of the ride.

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‘Be brave, because you are worth it’ – katherine stanley obando

WebOne of the unhelpful things people tell parents of young kids is, "Just wait until she's a teenager!" I always say some version of, "You truly don't need to remind me. I have been terrified of that since before she was born." As a middle-school teacher, I loved my students. I also saw the gap…

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