Author name: aylinfriedman

Almost everyone has been bullied at one time or another, and we often take solace in the assumption that living well is the best revenge. We will have happy and fulfilling lives, whereas bullies are trying to compensate for their own low self-esteem and will lead miserable lives. Unfortunately, all of us who have been or still are […]

The servicemen and women who protect our country deserve our admiration and respect for their courage and sacrifice. Fully appreciating their degree of commitment means not only understanding the risks and struggles of soldiers on the battlefield, but also the stress experienced by military families, who often endure tremendous hardship when their loved ones are deployed. More,

The servicemen and women who protect our country deserve our admiration and respect for their courage and sacrifice. Fully appreciating their degree of commitment means not only understanding the risks and struggles of soldiers on the battlefield, but also the stress experienced by military families, who often endure tremendous hardship when their loved ones are deployed. More,

The tragic shooting death of Michael Brown and chokehold death of Eric Garner by police have brought into sharp focus the fact that many Americans simply do not trust law enforcement. Recent polls suggest that the majority of Americans do not feel that police are adequately held accountable for their actions, treat racial groups equally, or use the right amount of

I have a confession: I LOVED the original “Jump the Shark” episode of the ABC series “Happy Days.” For those who weren’t alive or don’t remember, this episode involved Henry Winkler as “The Fonz” accepting a challenge to his manhood to make a water ski jump over a shark. “Happy Days” and the movie “Jaws”

October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, a time to recognize the nationwide campaign in America against bullying in schools. The war on bullying is fought by the White House, corporations, principals, teachers, bullying specialists and even other students. Everyone is on board because we know how damaging bullying is to the health and well-being of our youth and that students need adults to enforce anti-bullying policies in order

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a widespread public health problem in the United States and worldwide. IPV includes instances of physical violence, sexual violence and stalking by an intimate partner. But IPV is not limited to the home – it often follows victims into the workplace. Victims of IPV not only suffer from severe physical and mental health consequences, but also

Substance dependence is the only mental health condition whose main feature, the possession of drugs, is considered a crime. The stated goal of the “War on Drugs” has been to stop the devastating public health consequences of addiction in part through criminalizing possession of drugs, even for nonviolent offenders. While well-intended, this war may have worsened the problem