No Name-Calling Week 2020
Sticks and stones may break our bones, but names will break our spirit. – from The Misfits by James Howe The…
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Weight-Based Bullying Is Trauma: Why No Name-Calling Week Is Important
Each January the national organization GLSEN calls attention to bullying with “No Name-Calling Week.” Although GLSEN is an organization focused on…
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Bullying and its Effects on Body Image and Eating Disorders
Bullying can occur among individuals of any weight and at any age. It is often defined as unprovoked aggressive behavior repeatedly…
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Suicidal ideations are thoughts involving killing oneself and often are directly related to mental health illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar…
Read MoreA New Wave of Bullying
A New Wave of Bullying Bullying, which is different from simple conflict, is characterized by an intention to harm, repeated acts…
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