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Respect is earned. A message to young men. - Today's youth culture contains an interesting and tragic irony when it comes to the issue of manhood and respect. There is a widely held belief that respect has something to do with conquest and winning, as publicly as possible. More...	How to find help before going back to school this year. - It's time to start thinking about the new school year and the kids that are going to have to deal with their tormentors again. Let's try to make bullying a thing of the past for as many kids as possible. More...
Fighting the good fight. - One of the most profoundly debilitating effects of losing a child to suicide are the feelings of guilt that parents are left with. No matter how many times we hear people tell us "It's not your fault", the feeling ... is almost unavoidable. More...	Searching for understanding - Why did it happen? What drove him to do it? Impulse? Probably involved, but not enough by itself. Shame? Despair? Words like those get tossed out like so many epitaphs that fail to do justice to the dead. More...
The roller coaster continues - "I can't even imagine what you're going through." If I had a nickel for every time I've heard that, I'd be rich. Ok, not exactly rich, but I'd have enough to buy lunch, I suppose. I jest, of course, but the truth in that statement is very real. More...	Suicide contagion is a real and present danger - Something that many people have believed for quite a while now has finally been officially recognized, and it's about time. Researchers in Canada and elsewhere have finally confirmed that irresponsible reporting of suicides... More...
Getting Help Is Not Always Easy - We have no effective treatment for suicidal behavior in teens. That's a sad reality, and the treatments available for adults aren't much better. The single biggest problem with treating and preventing youth suicide is a lack of knowledge. A prominent Canadian psychiatrist once told me that child psychology is equal parts hokum and guess work. More...	A never ending cycle, unless we stop it. - Depression and suicide are only two of the possible results of a child being bullied severely. Another way some kids respond is to turn to bullying other kids. Every time this happens, the cycle of bullying is strengthened. More...
Bullies Don't Take Vacation Anymore - Now that summer has arrived, a lot of kids will finally get a break from physical bullying at their schools. Unlike the old days however, today's victims won't get a break from the torment. Cyberbullying has given bullies a weapon to hurt others right through the summer. More...	If the school won't help your child. - Your child's school is legally responsible to keep records and respond to bullying incidents. Don't let them ignore your child's problems. If they will not respond appropriately, there are steps you can take to get action. More...