Bullying From Siblings Still Causes Mental Health Issues Later in Life
Razi Berry Young people who are repeatedly bullied by siblings are more likely to suffer from poor mental health and wellbeing issues later in adolescence, a new study has suggested. The new research, which analyzed data from over 17,000 participants, found that as the frequency of bullying increased in early-to-middle adolescence, so did the severity […]
Some Insight Into Bullying
Razi Berry Teens who bully, harass, or otherwise victimize their peers are not always lashing out in reaction to psychological problems or unhealthy home environments, but are often using aggression strategically to climb their school’s social hierarchy, a University of California, Davis, study suggests. These findings point to the reasons why most anti-bullying programs don’t […]
The World Health Organization’s Response to Workplace Burnout
Razi Berry During the last week of May, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially acknowledged the pathological state of workplace burnout and issued a detailed info sheet outlining how workplace burnout effects mental health and physical health, as well as economic drain. Below is the full info sheet which can also be found on the […]
Nearly Ten Percent of Children Suffer From PTSD
Razi Berry A large study recently showed that nearly one in thirteen (8%) young adults and children are affected by PTSD related to childhood trauma. PTSD is associated with a higher prevalence of other mental health disorders as well. Young adults and children are affected by PTSD related to childhood trauma Of the individuals with […]
Study Finds Bullied Siblings 3 Times More Likely to Develop a Psychotic Disorder
Node Smith, ND A new study has found that individuals who were bullied by their siblings growing up may be up to 3 times more likely to develop a psychotic disorder in early adulthood. The research was conducted at the University of Warwick. First Research Study of its Kind This is the first research study […]
Bullying and Psychiatric Issues
In a study published by JAMA Psychiatry, researchers conducted a study to see how being bullied and being in the presence of bullying affected children as they aged. The participants included 2,034 children from Finland who were periodically checked up on between the ages of eight and 29. According to the study, 4,540 (90.2%) of […]
Two Branches, Same Root: A Modern Perspective on Bullying
Dr. Steve Rissman, ND @StevenMRissman One of the reasons springtime feels so good is because it renews hope. It’s about growth and new phases of life, but that can invite challenges that send us running back to old patterns. In light of recent incidents involving the suicide of a teenager who experienced bullying, I thought […]