Adult Bullies–More Common Than We Think (2018)
Experts describe adult bullying, where and how it occurs most, what they are seeking, who they target, why it continues, and what needs to happen to stop it.
Violence and Abuse Sub-categories:
- Child Abuse (10)
- Domestic Violence (7)
- Mass Shootings (9)
- School Shooting (6)
- Sexual Abuse (12)
- Sexual Assault (10)
- Sexual Harassment (3)
- Workplace Abuse (7)
Violence Against Healthcare Workers
Experts discuss how and why attacks on healthcare workers occur and how hospitals and health care workers can do a better job preventing them.
Human Trafficking: Slavery By Another Name
Experts disscuss why foreigners are especially at risk of being intimidated into forced labor and how they might be rescued.
Enlisting Men Against Sexual Assault
Experts discuss how to enlist men against sexual assault, rather than regarding them as potential perpetrators, and using bystander training.
Sibling Abuse
Psychological or physical abuse by siblings is much more common than most people realize. Experts discuss warning signs of abuse, and how parents can act.
Medical Notes: Week of July 2, 2017
A look at important medical, health and science headlines for the week of July 2, 2017, including: Technology and parenting, exhaustion in doctors, and abusive bosses.
Medical Notes: Week of March 5, 2017
Opioid addicts and amnesia, traffics link to domestic violence, driving and concussion recovery, and the effects of strict discipline.
How Income Affects Life Expectancy
Average life expectancy in the US is increasing, but among lower income people it is not, and the lifespan gap between rich and poor is increasing.
Bullying Kids with Special Needs
Kids with disabilities are twice as likely to be victims of bullying. Experts discuss the problem and how to prevent bullying of these children.
ICU PTSD
A surprisingly high percentage of people who've been treated in the ICU later suffer from PTSD. Experts discuss why this occurs and what's being done to treat and prevent it.
Human Trafficking
Slavery was officially outlawed 150 years ago in the US, but millions of vulnerable low-wage workers are still exploited and trapped in the US and around the world. Experts discuss why foreigners are especially at risk of being intimidated into forced labor in the US and how they might be rescued.
Later Effects of Childhood Emotional Trauma (2015)
Scientists have learned that emotional trauma suffered as a child or adolescent has profound effects on a person’s physical health years later. A noted science writer explains.
