Over the last 30 years, the number of smokers in the U.S. has steadily decreased—a tribute to the efforts of public-health workers everywhere. And while this fact is unarguable, less obvious are the social and cultural forces that lead an individual to kick the habit. In fact, when someone crumbles that last empty pack of their favorite unfiltered brand and vows to never buy another, he might not realize that he is less like the heroic individual grasping his own boot straps and more like a single bird whose sudden left turn is just one speck in the larger flock [continue reading…]
May 2008
University of Alberta Educational Psychology PhD student Lindsey Leenaars has completed a study that assessed what types of high school students are being indirectly victimized. This includes being involved in emotionally damaging scenarios such as receiving hurtful anonymous notes, being socially excluded, or having rumours spread about them, including threats of physical harm. [continue reading…]
Unravel the stereotypes surrounding depression, a pervasive disease that’s not “all in your head Out of the Shadows is a 90 minute PBS documentary about recognising, treating and researching depression. Produced by WGBH in Boston, “Depression: Out of the Shadows” features National Advisory Board Member, Andrew Solomon. The program is part of a PBS series on health, which includes additional episodes on cancer, heart disease and obesity.Â
Watch Depression: Out of the ShadowsÂ
Source: PBS
This article discusses personality traits and patterns in children. Whether you have your own children, look after nieces and nephews, or find yourself a good example of a highly active ‘inner child’; this content is certainly worth reflecting upon.
Source: Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
