Carrying On in Difficult Times

I would like to write that the only problem at the moment is a global Pandemic. A devastating land war in Europe and a rapidly warming planet have caused another glacier collapse, while the U.S. approaches the sad milestone of one million citizens dead from COVID-19. Bad news dominates headlines and feeds. The uncertainty of our times has hit some individuals particularly hard, as reported by reporter Francine Russo in this issue.

Some people are at risk of withdrawing further into isolation rather than rejoining social events and interactions, as medical experts Carol W. Berman and Xi Chen explain. In an unpredictable world, two hours a week in nature has been shown to improve psychological well-being. We must continue as we continue to grapple with whatever news comes our way.