“If you're looking for a thoughtful, deliberate writer who takes the utmost care with each and every story he writes, then look no further. I worked alongside Sam as a writer/editor at Upworthy + GOOD, and a day never went by when he wasn't making a concerted effort to curate the most honest yet considerate stories he possibly could. This consideration also extends to the clients we work with in Content Collaborations. In fact, Sam is so adept at communicating with clients, no matter how delicate the situation may be, he could easily excel as an account strategist as well. He has a knack for remaining calm, articulate and optimistic even in the midst the most difficult client situations. And, unsurprisingly, Sam also brings all that thoughtfulness to his editing. He's excellent at taking a step back from a piece, discerning the overall effect, and giving intricate notes that show writers exactly how they can adjust their work to help the message shine through. Since Sam simultaneously exists on both sides of an article — as author and editor — he knows exactly how to give notes that make perfect sense and are easy to implement. However, his ability to pick up on small details that might irk clients or readers is a natural talent of his. In today's world where journalists have to be incredibly careful and deliberate with the language they use, especially when writing about mental health, Sam is the editor and/or writer you want on your team. He has had years of experience honing this skill as various publications, but I believe writing sponsored content for finicky clients has made him a consummate expert. All of this made him an essential teammate who always kept our ship moving steadily forward. Needless to say, he'd strengthen any company that brings him on. ”
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5 Myths About Transgender Mental Health—and Why They’re Harmful
Sharecare
See publication"Not only are these myths incorrect, but they are harmful, as they often suggest that being transgender is inherently a mental health disorder rather than a valid identity and experience."
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ADHD Burnout: Yes, You’re Exhausted For a Reason — Here’s Why
Inflow - ADHD
See publication"What begins as overwhelm ends in complete and total exhaustion. As your job performance plummets and your home looks like a tornado ran through it, you’re left wondering, 'How did this all get away from me again?'"
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If We Want to End Mental Health Stigma, It’ll Take More Than Talking
Psych Central
See publication"There’s a far-reaching assumption that simply talking about mental health is enough to reduce stigma. However, recent research suggests that the effectiveness of these campaigns is actually very limited — more must be done."
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Supporting Someone in a Mental Health Crisis
Healthline
See publication"Here’s the truth: You don’t have to sacrifice yourself to support someone else. And no, you’re not “too much” for needing support from the people you love. Both of these things are true. We need to be thoughtful about how we step into our role as supporters, though, for those things to feel true for everyone."
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5 Things Suicide Loss Survivors Should Know — from Someone Who’s Attempted
Healthline
See publication"A shock wave went through our entire community. And as loved ones struggled to understand what had happened, everyone around me kept asking the question: How could something like this happen? That was a question I didn’t need to ask, though. Because nearly a decade ago, I, too, had attempted suicide."
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Doctors Using a Transgender Patient's Correct Pronouns Is a Life-or-Death Matter
Teen Vogue
See publicationAfter they found the note, I was taken by ambulance to a psych ward in a town I’d never heard of. “That’s one of the nice ones,” the ambulance worker told me. “They’ll take care of you.”
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Trolls called this fat activist a 'landwhale.' Now it's the title of her memoir.
Upworthy
See publicationA few months ago, on a clear December day in Paris, France, Jes Baker was standing before a crowd as the city's guest of honor, wearing a shimmering gold dress and a beaming smile.
"La grossophobie, c'est ... bullshit," she told them.
As a fat activist and prominent body image author, she doesn't mince words, even in front of an audience that included the deputy mayor of Paris: Fatphobia is bullshit. -
11 lives were lost in 11 days. For the LGBTQ community in Utah, enough was enough.
Upworthy
See publicationOne after the other, the state had been struck with a wave of LGBTQ suicides, shaking the queer and transgender community to its core.
"These are the kids who feel like God doesn’t love them, their parents won’t understand, their community won’t understand who they are," local Utah resident Stephanie Larsen explains. -
This doctor knew he could save lives. But would his conservative legislature let him?
Upworthy
See publication“We have this tool that we were withholding from this vulnerable population,” he says. But harm reduction isn’t always the first line of defense when it comes to public health, especially for those who believe in a more punitive approach to substance abuse.
Tookes knew that the idea of providing drug users with needles would be a tough sell, but he was determined. -
University of Arkansas Health-Care Battle Marks Troubling Times Ahead for Transgender Rights
Rewire News
See publication"Though the situation at the University of Arkansas is unjust, it is not an anomaly. Diminishing protections like these, and the campuses that exploit them, are a frightening indication of what lies ahead for the transgender rights movement."
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Why I'm Done Being a 'Good' Mentally Ill Person
The Establishment
See publication"As long as I’m considered relatable, compliant, and friendly, I can expect to be treated with a lot more dignity than my other mentally ill counterparts. Kind of like the Zooey Deschanel of mental illness, where mental illness makes me brilliant and quirky — not a burden or someone to be feared or mistrusted."
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