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Adult Depression Linked to Childhood Bullying
Posted by SD48 DFL Communications Team in David Hann, Issues, Jenifer Loon, News, SD48 GOP
Karen Kaplan with the Los Angeles Times, reprinted in the June 4, 2015, Minneapolis Star Tribune reports on a recent study that “nearly 30 percent of cases of depression among adults” can be traced by to bullying during childhood.
So, thanks again to the House and Senate DFL Caucuses for their work to pass the Safe and Supportive Schools act.
And, when it comes to the 2016 election, remember that our House District 48B Representative, Jenifer Loon, and Senate District 48 Senator David Hann both voted against this bill.
Here’s a link to the above article.
anti-bullying bill · bullying · depression · House DFL Caucus · safe and supportive schools · Senate DFL Caucus
From the Senate DFL Caucus:
The Senate DFL Caucus will be doing weekly mini-surveys. Here’s this week’s:
Minnesota made significant investments in early education programs in the 2013-2014 biennium, but there’s a long way to go. Do you believe early education programs, particularly those offered by public schools, are important; and should the state provide continued funding for our youngest learners?
Here’s the link to submit your answer.