Mental health concerns don’t always begin with a crisis. Often, the first signs are easy to explain away—irritability because there’s too much going on at work, or feeling blue because it’s been a bad week. At that point, people aren’t looking for a diagnosis. They’re trying to manage on their own—searching for stress management tips, … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In today’s fast-paced world, learners need more than just access to content—they need guidance, practice, and personalization. That’s why Gale Presents: Udemy is proud to introduce two groundbreaking AI-powered features: AI Assistant and Role Play. These tools are designed to help learners navigate their learning journey with confidence and clarity, while building real-world … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Recent survey data reveals that nearly 72% of graduates feel unprepared for life after high school. Challenges range from a lack of career exploration to inadequate real-world experience, leading students to struggle with planning their futures, from choosing a college major to starting a career.1 The disconnect between academic achievement … Read more
Each year, nearly one in three US students between the ages of 12 and 17 reports being bullied. Of those, rates are significantly higher for girls (38.3%), students with a developmental disability (44.4%), and LGBTQ+ students (47.1%). National Bullying Prevention Month in October encourages educators, caregivers, and parents to take a closer look at how … Read more
Across the United States, an estimated 15.5 million adults and 7 million children live with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This condition causes differences in how the brain is wired to respond to time, tasks, and rewards. Symptoms often resemble behavioral or motivational issues, such as daydreaming, forgetfulness, restlessness, impulsivity, and difficulty completing tasks. To the outside … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | “A lot of my family worked on cars and seeing them do that—it is something I just grew to love. I feel like it’s not work anymore and it’s not school, it’s just something that I love to do.” —Samuel Villaseñor, Cuyamaca College1 Many students are drawn to working in … Read more
| By Gale Staff | August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day, a day intended to recognize the enormous impact of loss, deepen our collective understanding of grief, and reduce stigma around grief and grieving. Because while grief is a universal human experience, it is deeply personal, and too often misunderstood or even stigmatized. This annual … Read more
A breast cancer diagnosis can leave even the most grounded person feeling overwhelmed. There’s medical terminology to decipher, treatment options to consider, and further testing to schedule—often before there’s time to fully process the diagnosis. Doctors and care teams lead the way in treatment decisions, but public libraries can help patrons make sense of new … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Public libraries are increasingly at the center of workforce development efforts in their communities helping students, job seekers, and career changers build the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Now, one of the most comprehensive tools in this mission has earned top honors: Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career … Read more
| By Thorndike Staff | We’re excited to share that in September, Gale will be launching refreshed customer-facing websites, making it easier than ever to explore our products, find the information you need, and place orders. This update includes gale.com, gale.com/thorndike, and our international sites: gale.com/jp, gale.com/cn, gale.com/br, and gale.com/es. These redesigned sites will deliver … Read more