Every high school student in America must navigate through difficult obstacles to procure a diploma. Most of these obstacles are obligatory such as testing and attendance; however, there is one tribulation that is not: bullying. Bullying can be defined in several ways. It is the rude stares in the hallway, inviting someone to the lunch … Read more
There are many theories hypothesizing the underlying explanations for self-harm and suicidal ideation, however, it is sometimes difficult to recognize individuals experiencing these behaviors. Possible reasons not to disclose could be not recognizing the need for assistance or the negative stereotypes surrounding self-injury. Alternatively, their attempts to disclose could be neglected or undetected, or they … Read more
1.Introduction The purpose of The Bill of Rights was to “address any concerns that the Constitution did not mention” (bill of rights). It was written to protect citizens from excessive government power. Supporters of the Constitution realized that adding a bill of rights to the document was a safer option rather than creating another Constitution. … Read more
Visualize yourself lying lifelessly on a bed in the middle of a dank, dark hospital room. Isolated, lonely with nothing but your thoughts to reflect on. Tubes protruding out of yours arms, infiltrating your aching body. You can’t move, can’t speak but can feel the pain, so much endless pain. No happiness, no liberty, no … Read more
There are several consequences of victimization that are discussed in Daigle’s book. These are consequences that the victim did not ask for, but will have to live with the rest of the life anyways. Someone else decided that it did matter what happened to this fellow human being. Instead, all that mattered was the gratification … Read more
Have you ever been so depressed that you’ve honestly thought suicide was the only way to end your suffering? Yeah, I know that went 0 to 100 in . 2 seconds but believe me, I’ve been there. So have my two best friends, Hannah Baker of 13 Reasons Why, a new Netflix series sweeping the … Read more
When you lose sight of the beauty of life and live in fear of the future that is ahead of you because it will be short, what choice do you have but to leave on your own terms. Everyone has the right to their own life and if someone is suffering, they have the right … Read more
Major depressive disorder (MDD), all the more usually known as depression, is a mental issue classified by a steady and industrious low temperament that is supplemented by low self-regard and by lost interest or joy in regularly activities. As with majorly depressed individuals in general, the borderline patient is likely to exhibit familiar symptoms of … Read more
Euthanasia (assisted suicide) is the practice of providing and administering drugs to a willing terminally ill patient to help end their life and has been practiced since the Ancient Greeks and Romans. However, in the United States, euthanasia is illegal according to the federal government and has sparked an ongoing debate of legalizing euthanasia since … Read more
One of the most pressing matters in the daily lives of the youth in Britain during the 21st century is mental health. Mental health, the state of an individual’s wellbeing, affects all aspects of our lives, and therefore positive mental health is essential to maintaining and creating a productive life for young people. Unfortunately, mental … Read more
News media commonly report suicide in ways that contribute to increase in suicide risk. Often when a story is covered, the talking points suggest that military suicides are common and reflect a sense of hopelessness. The VA reports efforts to change media coverage is not accurately being pursued. There is a need to develop strategic … Read more
“Though depression does not always lead to suicide, it is one of the major contributing causes of a suicidal state of mind, and it should be taken seriously on its own account” (Focus on the Family, 2015). There is no pot of gold at the end of darkness it is an act done by the … Read more
Technology has utterly changed the way of America’s society is and how people interact with others. Since the ever thriving technology was invented, cyber bullying has regularly occurred as a consequence of technology which can recurrently result in suicide or suicidal attempts. Today, people argue whether if technology truly affects the suicide rate for college … Read more
Worldwide drownings are at ridiculously high numbers. “1. 2 million people around the world die by drowning every year, that is more than two persons per minute. From that more than 50 percent are children. There are perhaps eight to ten times that many who experience a drowning process but who reach safety alone or … Read more
After a tragic event, people often hold loved ones close, and hug them a little bit tighter, and appreciate them a little more. After seeing my big brother commit suicide, I did the exact same thing. September 23, 2009. I was on my way home from school like any other day. I saw a police … Read more
Working has become part of the norm in today’s society for both men and women in the American culture. People waste so much of their life and time in their occupation, that it seems that is the only part of their life that is significant. Jobs revolve around the world and people are so caught … Read more
In this critical reflection, I will make an objective evaluation of what the course learned by the Advanced Journalism Skills in the spring semester. I also will talk about the problem I met during this process and the solution I took. In this course, we learned how to re-write and shape journalists’ copies for print … Read more
Did you know one in four adult Americans have a form of mental illness. That is an alarming rate of 61. 5 million Americans suffer from some type of mental illness, well according to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) this is exactly the case. What does this mean in the workplace? While mental … Read more
“Thank God I don’t have to rememory or say a thing because you know it all,” Sethe says on page 115 of Toni Morrison’s 1987 novel Beloved. “Beloved” deals with the trauma and aftermath of slavery in Reconstruction era Ohio, while introducing the idea of “rememory,” which main character Sethe describes as the experience of … Read more
Mary Ann Easterling said of her late husband, former NFL safety Ray Easterling, “It amazed me to think about what he dealt with every day inside his head”. Ray played with the Atlanta Falcons and helped the team set records that have yet to be broken. Remembered for giving his all on the field, Ray … Read more
Diagnostic Assessment Antwone Fisher is a character who is very hostile and anti social. He feels alone and confused by previous events that occurred during his childhood. Fisher is very withdrawn, unforgiving, and apprehensive. The constant battle of flashbacks denoting verbal abuse, physical abuse, and sexual abuse frequently interferes with his everyday life. Physical and … Read more
As medicine and its technology has advanced, so has the question of human euthanasia and the ethical opinions behind it. The attitudes and thoughts behind this topic are different in many different countries and throughout this paper I will compare the differences of euthanasia in certain countries and also, explain how I feel the topic. … Read more
As the sociologist Emile Durkheim said “To love society is to love something beyond us and something in ourselves. ” the suicidal people consider suicide when they feel hopeless and feel like they can’t escape their problems or find any solution to their troublesome minds. which is the method used in more than half of … Read more
Soaked, little, and naked is how the viewer finds Susanna in the middle of Girl, Interrupted. Or rather, soaked, little, naked, and hysterical. A state James Mangold utilizes to further illustrate his message. The film serves as a vehicle for Mangold to discuss madness and the society it exists within. Valerie, the asylum’s registered nurse, … Read more
It was a Tuesday in February when it first happened. Unexpectantly waking up in the morning, realizing that the bottle of pills taken the previous night did not do what the Internet said they would. When you are someone like me, actions and thoughts like this occur on a daily basis. Nobody wants to live … Read more
Affects of Learned Helplessness Ever been taught to do something and when you try to change your way of doing it, you end up failing? You’ve tried but feel like you need to give up? That is learned helplessness. For example, in India, baby elephants are tied to a pole with rope by their feet … Read more
Abnormal psychology can be defined as “the scientific study of abnormal behaviour undertaken to describe, predict, explain and change abnormal patterns of functioning. ” (Comer 2) The field is devoted to the scientific study of problems that obscure ne line between normal and deviant behaviour. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the deviant … Read more
Statement of Intent: Everyone has heard the story of depression before. Many people in today’s society glorify or say it’s a form of attention. Over 10% of Americans suffer from depression and 1% are between ages 10-18. It’s common to see this in lives of teenagers, it’s common to hear their suicide story, but not … Read more
The theme of Romeo and Juliet is about a consuming love. It is a play filled with hatred overcome by love. Old hate versus young love, who take no thought for the past or future. With this love ending by “love-devouring death. ” The hatred overcame the young love and left the two in love … Read more
“Human beings, we have darkside’s; we have dark issues in our lives. To progress anywhere in life you have to face your demons” was once said by famous actor John Noble about Human beings. This is true in life and Literature. For example, Mary Maloney from “Lamb to the Slaughter” a house wife who loves … Read more
“It would be comforting to have something to look up to. Instead, the walls are bare. They have been freshly painted pale blue. An anxious color. Anxiety is blue; failure, grey. He knows those shades. ” This short phrase describes the anxiety level Conrad Jarrett has towards his self being. Throughout the novel there are … Read more
Throughout Jerome Taylor’s article the reader is introduced to Tony Nicklinson, a man suffering from a disease called ‘locked in syndrome’ which means he is ‘paralysed from the neck down’. Taylor explains Nicklinson’s argument for his ‘right to die’. Initially Nicklinson ‘once led an active life’ until he suffered from a stroke six years ago … Read more
Prologue: “You are going to die. ” Page 3 This passage is at the very beginning of the novel when the narrator is introducing the topic of death. This passage was chosen because throughout the entire book the characters are tragically dying, especially at the end after the bombing. We see everyone that Liesel associated … Read more
In this article I hope to demonstrate the individuals right to suicide. I will argue that a persons freedom gives them the right to commit suicide, and by refuting religion and defeating the opposing views I hope to validate my conclusion. I also hope to address the reader with enough information as to not leave … Read more
