The Mental Health Impact of Hazing on Bystanders

• By: Vishwani Sahai-Siddiqui, MD The Cognitive Quill
• September 25th, 2024
• bullying, hazing, intervention, mental health, peer pressure, social norms
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I recently watched a short series called Fool Me Once, adapted from Harlan Coben’s novel. The theme of hazing plays a significant role in the story, particularly in relation to the main character’s past. Joe, who is initially seen as a victim of a murder, is later revealed to have a troubling...

The Long-Term Psychological Effects of Hazing and How We Can Prevent Them

• By: Vishwani Sahai-Siddiqui, MD The Cognitive Quill
• September 12th, 2024
• alcohol, alcohol poisoning, bullying, college safety, Fall 2024 Issue, fraternity hazing, hazing, mental health, PTSD, suicide prevention, trauma
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Danny Santulli, an 18-year-old college freshman, was a victim of a hazing incident in 2021. During a fraternity hazing ritual at the University of Missouri, he was forced to drink excessive amounts of alcohol, resulting in alcohol poisoning and brain damage. Danny was left unable to speak, walk, or...