Watch Dr. Pat on Alberta Primetime on CTV Two on Monday August 24 at 6:00 & 11:00pm. Dr. Pat will be appearing on a lifestyle panel featuring the following topics with links to recent news articles discussing them:

Provocative new study finds bullies have highest self-esteem, social status, lowest rates of depression

A new study out of Simon Fraser University found that bullies tend to be those with high self-esteem and high social status. This is a switch from the long-held theory that bullies are troubled people. How does this change the way we look at bullying and those who are bullied?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bullies-have-higher-self-esteem…

The hidden disease: Why aren’t more doctors treating eating disorders?

Why are medical professionals overlooking eating disorders? Do many people realize that it is a psychological as well as a physical issue? What can we do to make sure that those suffering are able to get the help they need?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/canadas-health-care-system-failing-patients-with-eating-disorders/article25968051/

The Coddling of the American Mind

In the name of emotional well-being, college students are increasingly demanding protection from words and ideas they don’t like. Does this create problems? What impact can it have on students in the future?

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/09/the-coddling-of-the-american-mind/399356/

Semicolon tattoos helping those dealing with mental health issues

What are the effects of the semi-colon tattoo trend?

http://barrie.ctvnews.ca/semicolon-tattoos-helping-those-dealing-with-mental-health-issues-1.2480649