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A newly emerged video is making its rounds on the internet, showcasing a surprising side of would-be Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks. The footage captures Crooks being bullied by his classmates, shedding light on the troubled life of the man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Saturday. In the video, Crooks can be seen being taunted and physically assaulted by his peers, providing a glimpse into the possible motives behind his shocking actions. The bullying appears to have taken a toll on Crooks, who is seen looking vulnerable and defeated in the video. This revelation adds a new layer to the already complex s...... Read Full article on HadNews

As the last few days of February draw near, we will soon be called to think about bullying on Pink Shirt Day on the last Wednesday of the month. Pink Shirt Day was started by Grade 12 Nova Scotia students David Shepherd and Travis Price who wanted to show their solidarity for a victim of bullying who was targeted, in part, for wearing a pink shirt. This initial show of solidarity has been a recognized day of action in Canada since 2007, and was adopted in New Zealand in 2009. This means that we’ve had over 15 Pink Shirt Days. What have they done beyond raising awareness? Sadly, the answer is not much. Research shows that the number of...... Read Full article on HadNews

The phenomenon of bullying, harassment and sexual abuse in workplaces throughout North America is widespread and harmful to both individuals and organizations. In fact, bullying at work affects up to 30% of workers over time. As practitioners and researchers who study workplace violence, including bullying, harassment and sexual abuse, we define workplace bullying as harmful acts of mistreatment between people that go beyond incivility and cross the line to intentionally causing harm. Bullying behaviors range from verbally insulting or socially excluding someone to sabotaging the victim’s work, inflicting psychological terror and enga...... Read Full article on HadNews

It wasn’t just the virus that spread during the pandemic – anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns saw a worrying rise as well. But new research from my colleagues and I confirms there had already been a substantial increase in emotional problems among young people even before COVID-19. Adolescence is an age when people are particularly vulnerable to mental health problems, which may then continue into adulthood. Studies have highlighted concerning trends showing a steep rise in mental health issues in recent decades. However, the reasons most frequently given for this rise, such as changes in family life, school factor...... Read Full article on HadNews