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Re:Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness by hvidgaard on Wednesday February 06, 2019 @05:08AM (#19093966)
Have it ever occurred to you that adults have mental problems because they didn't learn to manage it as children and young adults?

Besides, depression and anxiety is surprisingly common among children.

Re:Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness by mapcars on Wednesday February 06, 2019 @05:12AM (#19093985)
>Besides, depression and anxiety is surprisingly common among children.

Whom do you think they learned this from? Trees or cats?

Re:Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness by icebraining on Wednesday February 06, 2019 @05:14AM (#19093995)
Even assuming depression must be "learned", what does it matter? School can't make sure they're never around depressed people. But it can help them protect themselves from it.
Re:Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness by mapcars on Wednesday February 06, 2019 @05:59AM (#19094193)
You will meet all kinds of people that's true, but it worth decreasing the amount.
Re:Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness by icebraining on Wednesday February 06, 2019 @06:17AM (#19094265)
How do you suggest the schools help with that?
Re:Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness by rsynnott on Wednesday February 06, 2019 @06:47AM (#19094399)
Other kids? Childhood bullying is very, very common, and is a big driver of this sort of thing. Social media may have made this even worse, but it's always been a thing.
Re:Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness by hvidgaard on Wednesday February 06, 2019 @07:47AM (#19094662)
It's not learned. It happens because other children are cruel, we do not prioritize healthy environment for them, and because there is an enormous pressure from social media from a young age.
Re:Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness by zimpenfish on Wednesday February 06, 2019 @05:28AM (#19094069)
> Whom do you think they learned this from?

I suspect that in a non-ignorable number of cases, "no one", because it's entirely possible their brain chemistry is just screwy.

Re:Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness by DanBC on Wednesday February 06, 2019 @06:10AM (#19094244)
No-one credible uses brain chemistry as an explanation for depression (unless you're talking about bi-polar). The emphasis is on the psycho-social bit of bio-psycho-social.
Re:Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness by zimpenfish on Wednesday February 06, 2019 @06:26AM (#19094307)
> No-one credible uses brain chemistry as an explanation for depression

Presumably you're missing a "sole" before explanation there?

Because brain chemistry certainly seems to be definitely regarded as at least holding a coat even if it's not actively swinging punches.

Re:Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness by NeedMoreTea on Wednesday February 06, 2019 @05:38AM (#19094107)
A society that promotes mainly unachievable levels of success, beauty, wealth, and influence?
Re:Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness by geggam on Wednesday February 06, 2019 @07:26AM (#19094560)
It isnt unachievable, it is achievable by just enough you think you have a chance.

Like lottery :)

Re:Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness by ionised on Wednesday February 06, 2019 @05:19AM (#19094013)
You are asserting that depression is a learned behaviour?
Re:Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness by fiala__ on Wednesday February 06, 2019 @05:24AM (#19094043)
They're probably also the kind of person who tells depressed people to "cheer up, life's not all that bad after all!"
Re:Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness by Cthulhu_ on Wednesday February 06, 2019 @09:19AM (#19095194)
I've seen a few posts like that in this comment section so far.

Obligatory Reddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/wowthanksimcured

"Homeless Chicago man suffering from hypothermia makes miraculous recovery after someone from Wisconsin informs him 'it's actually much colder where I'm from'"

Re:Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness by mapcars on Wednesday February 06, 2019 @06:03AM (#19094215)
Depending on a situation I can do that as well. I do not exclude any possibility, what will work - I will do. Whatever "kinds" of people you invented - this is only your own problem.
Re:Schools in England Introduce a New Subject: Mindfulness by mapcars on Wednesday February 06, 2019 @05:53AM (#19094169)
Not that it can not happen by itself, it's just seeing it around inclines you towards it.