American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

In American history, there have been multiple accounts of African American liberation groups. These groups have continued to pop up because they feel as though they are being repressed by the American government and society. They have been alienated from American society from the very beginning of American history. Africans were brought over to America as slaves for the European Americans. Life as a slave was brutal, and they had a very little…

relatively true, there’s much more to the story, because unfortunately the dilemma has gotten far worse and males are met with hostility especially if they happen to have a certain skin tone. I’m not speaking of a resurfacing disdain for African-Americans, I’m referring to how “trendy” it is to hate “white people”.…

Kids being Kids: Not Really When a child is being bullied it could affect them in many different ways. Kids whom encounter this act can experience a negative physical, mental and emotionally state of discomfort. These individuals have fallen into deep states of keeping to themselves. These ways could evolve into their adult years. Bullying can cause to a long life psychological effect that many may require therapy in order to overcome it. As in Michael’s case mentioned, before some victims…

The concept of physician assisted death rattles through every political system. The idea that a doctor can help someone end their own life has developed into a taboo subject most choose to avoid. As of today, “physician assisted suicide is legal in five U.S states. It is an option given to individuals by state law in Oregon, Vermont, Washington, and California. It is an option given to individuals in Montana Via court decisions.” (CNN). The reason Physician assisted death has turned into a topic…

Albert Einstein once said, “I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots.” Mr. Einstein, sadly that day has arrived. The 21st century already consists of an explosion of digital creation and discovery. People are living longer, diseases are being cured, and global communication is at an all-time high. However, the 21st century has begun to show all the probable danger to come from these discoveries. The theme of the 21st century…

fundamental for a cyclic fluctuation between the use of punishment and rehabilitation to exist in the American criminal justice system;…

life forever. A teenage pregnancy that could be prevented by a prescription of a small round pill or a thin piece of rubber is the modern day American tragedy. Trademarked by a loss of innocence, a child born to a teenager is a breathing scarlet letter that symbolizes an impediment teenage parents must combat uninterrupted by the hubbub of regular American life. A teenage pregnancy is not simply a pregnancy; it is a gateway to yielding one 's education and a prescription for impoverishment.…

accepted among the people. When we begin to tamper with these aspects of society, it is likely to bring a significant impact into play that we may or may not like the outcome of. With this being said, the idea of making euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide legal, especially when we do already have accepted ways of dealing with and helping the terminally ill, cuts into these core values that have been instilled in us and that define our society as we know it. One of the major views and…

I. Introduction 1. DEFINITION 1.1. Cyberbullying is defined as “an aggressive, intentional act carried out by a group or individual, using electronic forms of contact repeatedly and over time against a victim who cannot easily defend him or herself” (Smith et al 2008 ) 1.2. Cyberbully is the person who does cyberbullying 1.3. Netiquette means “respecting other user’s views and displaying common courtesy when posting your views to online discussion groups.” (BBC, 2012) 1. INTRODUCTION Advanced…

These consequences such as depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide coupled with the high school system are keeping the students in a vicious cycle. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the early start times of schools are preventing many adolescents from getting the recommended 8 to 10 hours of sleep. Getting enough sleep is crucial to adolescents’ health…