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?
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
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