Conceptual Blogpost: Read how a specific aspect of their story illustrates the Hardcore Humanism philosophy and program.
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, …
Honor Our Veterans by Supporting Military Families Read 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 …
What Happens When We Don’t Trust Law Enforcement? Read More »
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 …
The NFL is Teaching Us How To Bully Native American Children Read More »
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 …
Intimate Partner Violence Threatens Corporate Culture Read More »
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 …
Substance Dependence Is a Mental Illness, Not a Crime Read More »
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The domestic violence issue came back into the media spotlight last month when the world was confronted with the video of Ray Rice’s assault on his now-wife Janay Rice while they were dating. In the aftermath, the National Football League faced a backlash from the media and the public with its handling of …
Frequent business travel is often a fact of life for people who want not only to survive but also thrive in the global economy. The bottom line is that many of us need to sacrifice more in order to be productive, even if it means regularly traveling to different cities or countries. Frequent travel can be …
Britney Spears apparently had it right when she said, “My loneliness is killing me.” When we do not have social connections, we are not only less productive and less happy, but also we live shorter lives. A recent meta-analytic review of 70 independent studies found that social isolation or loneliness predicted increased mortality, and the risk is comparable to that …
Within the mental health care community, the “mind-body connection” is often viewed as a clear indicator of optimal mental and physical health. Mental health conditions like depression are not only associated with increased suffering and loss of functioning, but depressed people are more at-risk for potentially fatal health problems, especially those with coronary heart disease (CHD). In …
Why ‘Happier’ Doesn’t Necessarily Mean ‘Healthier’ Read More »
