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Under the Influence – How Hazing Drives Substance Use Among Students
Chase Roberts is a former student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. After enduring severe hazing as a pledge in a fraternity, Roberts began using drugs as a coping mechanism. He described how the trauma from the hazing rituals led him to seek solace in substances like marijuana and...
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The Mental Health Impact of Hazing on Bystanders
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...
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Mental Health in Schools: Moving Stigma Out in the Open
Since the start of the pandemic, rates of psychological distress and chronic mental health issues among young people have increased. In New York, state officials estimate that one in five children ages 2-17 has one or more emotional, behavioral, or developmental condition while approximately...
