Dr. Elena Mikalsen 🇺🇦 PhD, ABPP
@drelenamikalsen.bsky.social
My views are my own. Pediatric Psychologist, Division Chief, Associate Professor of Pediatrics. Author of WRAPPED IN THE STARS, THE HOUSE BY THE CYPRESS TREES, and ALL THE SILENT VOICES.
I deeply regret reading the news today
December 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I deeply regret reading the news today
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The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
I don’t know which one is making me more ill: the Trump Hunger Games or the Arc de Trump. Never mind, it’s the vaccines.
December 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I don’t know which one is making me more ill: the Trump Hunger Games or the Arc de Trump. Never mind, it’s the vaccines.
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The Kyiv Independent traced a global network of deceptive cancer fundraisers that use sick Ukrainian children to raise millions, and uncovered a trail of companies stretching to the U.S. and Israel.
Investigation: Sick Ukrainian children exploited in fraudulent charity campaigns linked to US, Israel
Editor's note: This story is a collaboration between the Kyiv Independent and Factcheck Bulgaria.
Key findings:
* A network of nonprofits runs large-scale fundraising campaigns claiming to support...
kyivindependent.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The Kyiv Independent traced a global network of deceptive cancer fundraisers that use sick Ukrainian children to raise millions, and uncovered a trail of companies stretching to the U.S. and Israel.
Oh eff here it is
November 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Oh eff here it is
I hope the food banks have caviar in their boxes
Brought to you by tone deaf NYTimes
November 11, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I hope the food banks have caviar in their boxes
Brought to you by tone deaf NYTimes
November 11, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Brought to you by tone deaf NYTimes
He demolished half the historic national monument, this is nothing.
November 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
He demolished half the historic national monument, this is nothing.
According to Texas Health and Human Services Department, in the area around Tesla’s Central Texas factory, around 144, 000 people receive SNAP benefits. Half of these recipients are under the age of 18. But so nice to hear Elon got an extra trillion to spend on himself.
November 8, 2025 at 12:32 AM
According to Texas Health and Human Services Department, in the area around Tesla’s Central Texas factory, around 144, 000 people receive SNAP benefits. Half of these recipients are under the age of 18. But so nice to hear Elon got an extra trillion to spend on himself.
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Elon Musk’s new pay package would feed all forty million Americans on SNAP for the next ten years. He wouldn’t notice the difference but the country would.
November 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Elon Musk’s new pay package would feed all forty million Americans on SNAP for the next ten years. He wouldn’t notice the difference but the country would.
They also have great food, good weather, mountains, and healthcare for women. College is very cheap.
Don’t miss New Mexico’s incredible achievement in establishing universal free childcare. First state in the US to do so.
November 7, 2025 at 11:31 PM
They also have great food, good weather, mountains, and healthcare for women. College is very cheap.
Don’t miss New Mexico’s incredible achievement in establishing universal free childcare. First state in the US to do so.
November 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Don’t miss New Mexico’s incredible achievement in establishing universal free childcare. First state in the US to do so.
What in propaganda hell is this?
November 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
What in propaganda hell is this?
My villain origin story is that, after a lifetime of deep vivid dreams, I was diagnosed with a neurological disorder in which I get migraines when I dream and the treatment is to stop me from dreaming.
October 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
My villain origin story is that, after a lifetime of deep vivid dreams, I was diagnosed with a neurological disorder in which I get migraines when I dream and the treatment is to stop me from dreaming.
Looking forward to the day when I can personally donate toward rebuilding The White House historic building. I am an immigrant, and it’s meant a lot to me.
October 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Looking forward to the day when I can personally donate toward rebuilding The White House historic building. I am an immigrant, and it’s meant a lot to me.
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The kids are not alright.
Longitudinal research shows that rates of mental health distress among LGBTQ+ youth have increased since 2023, that they're less able to access mental health care, and that nearly 1/4 have been threatened with conversion therapy.
www.latimes.com/science/stor...
Longitudinal research shows that rates of mental health distress among LGBTQ+ youth have increased since 2023, that they're less able to access mental health care, and that nearly 1/4 have been threatened with conversion therapy.
www.latimes.com/science/stor...
LGBTQ+ youth's mental health struggles are getting worse, according to a new survey
A new survey from the Trevor Project found that between 2023 and 2025, LGBTQ+ youth reported an increase in anxiety, depression and suicide ideation.
www.latimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The kids are not alright.
Longitudinal research shows that rates of mental health distress among LGBTQ+ youth have increased since 2023, that they're less able to access mental health care, and that nearly 1/4 have been threatened with conversion therapy.
www.latimes.com/science/stor...
Longitudinal research shows that rates of mental health distress among LGBTQ+ youth have increased since 2023, that they're less able to access mental health care, and that nearly 1/4 have been threatened with conversion therapy.
www.latimes.com/science/stor...
Everything is awful so here’s Winifred having a good time
October 21, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Everything is awful so here’s Winifred having a good time
Wow The Pitt is actually great. Binged in 2 days.
September 30, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Wow The Pitt is actually great. Binged in 2 days.
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🚨 BREAKING: Europe’s largest nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia region has been cut off for 6 days under Russian control, running only on diesel backups.
Record Blackout at Europe’s Largest Nuclear Plant, Occupied by Russia: Ukraine Sounds Alarm at Zaporizhzhia
Nuclear safety is at risk at Zaporizhzhia Plant after a Russian strike caused a power loss, relying on diesel generators for essential systems.
united24media.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Europe’s largest nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia region has been cut off for 6 days under Russian control, running only on diesel backups.
Meanwhile
Ukraine's Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant entered its fifth day running on emergency generators Saturday, creating mounting safety concerns at Europe's largest nuclear facility.
Ukraine nuclear plant enters fifth day on emergency power as Zelenskyy announces $90B arms deal
Ukraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant entered its fifth day running on emergency generators Saturday, creating mounting safety concerns at Europe’s largest nuclear facility.
bit.ly
September 27, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Meanwhile
I don’t mean to brag but my TV is set to record Jimmy Kimmel tonight.
September 24, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I don’t mean to brag but my TV is set to record Jimmy Kimmel tonight.
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Last night, Poland recorded as many as 19 airspace violations by Russian drones coming from Belarus.
Polish and NATO troops were forced to engage Russian targets over NATO territory.
If NATO doesn’t set clear boundaries here, these probing missions by Russia won’t stop.
Polish and NATO troops were forced to engage Russian targets over NATO territory.
If NATO doesn’t set clear boundaries here, these probing missions by Russia won’t stop.
September 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Last night, Poland recorded as many as 19 airspace violations by Russian drones coming from Belarus.
Polish and NATO troops were forced to engage Russian targets over NATO territory.
If NATO doesn’t set clear boundaries here, these probing missions by Russia won’t stop.
Polish and NATO troops were forced to engage Russian targets over NATO territory.
If NATO doesn’t set clear boundaries here, these probing missions by Russia won’t stop.
Correction, 24 drones, remains of 8 found so far.
8 Shahed drones sent by Russia to Poland in an overnight attack. A total of 19 airspace violations. Putin is testing to see what NATO will do. NATO will do nothing. Putin will proceed.
September 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Correction, 24 drones, remains of 8 found so far.
8 Shahed drones sent by Russia to Poland in an overnight attack. A total of 19 airspace violations. Putin is testing to see what NATO will do. NATO will do nothing. Putin will proceed.
September 10, 2025 at 10:43 AM
8 Shahed drones sent by Russia to Poland in an overnight attack. A total of 19 airspace violations. Putin is testing to see what NATO will do. NATO will do nothing. Putin will proceed.