Category Archives: Violence and Aggression
It’s often been noted that rejection is among the most painful of human emotions. Anyone who has felt the sting of rejection, ostracism or shunning knows how deeply these experiences sting. According to a Purdue University expert, ostracism can cause … Continue reading
Typically doctors have a harder time seeking help. According to a 2008 Newsweek article, “The unsettling truth is that doctors have the highest rate of suicide of any profession. Every year, between 300 and 400 physicians take their own lives””roughly … Continue reading
I was sickened by the news yesterday that a fellow military trained psychiatrist decided to unleash his own private hell, killing and maiming his brothers and sisters at Fort Hood. Ironically, today (11/6/09) at Fort Lewis, Washington one of my … Continue reading
Along with Deepak Chopra and other experts, I appeared on the Larry King Live show on CNN tonight. The topic: a brutal gang rape that took place following a homecoming dance at a high school in Richmond, California. This horrific … Continue reading
I have received a lot of very thoughtful and interesting responses to the video blog I posted about the recent study on NFL players and dementia. Here is one from Dr. Rick Sponaugle, Medical Director of Florida Detox and Wellness … Continue reading
