Another negative effect of social media is cyberbullying. Teens and adults can receive hurtful and malicious messages online. This type of abuse and harassment can cause great damage to the self-esteem and confidence of many teens. And there’scatfishing,too, which is also classified as cyberbul...
Cyberbullying can have serious negative consequences, including both short and long-term, and for both the bully and the victim. Intervention is important for both the victim, and the bully, to help prevent the psychological effects that it can have....
The most common causes of teenage suicide include depression, substance abuse, andsocial isolation. Teen suicide risk factors include psychological disorders, feelings of worthlessness, a family history of suicide, bullying, and physical and sexual abuse. Warning signs include self-destructive behaviors, ...
Unfortunately, it's not that simple. And while the effects of real-world bullying behavior are not to be dismissed, the effects of cyberbullying can actually be much worse. As parents, it is up to you to understand the true impact of cyberbullying, to recognize a change in your child’s...
Instead, Smith met the teen on a popular emotional support platform called 7 Cups, which encourages people to chat with someone online about their problems and is free. Some users are grappling with seriousmental healthissues. This story is part of our investigation into the emotional support pla...
These are all possible signals that your child might be the target of teasing at school. As a parent, teacher or health care worker, add “Bullying” to your radar when you’re trying to figure out what’s going on with a child—add the possibility that your kid is getting tormented at...
The aim of this study was to assess the bullying status of Syrian adolescent refugees in Turkey and identify factors that contribute to bullying. The adole
Bullying in schools is growing concern in the United States. Bullying causes many problems, not only for the victim, but also for the bully. Students desire a safe haven at home and school and problems with bullies lead to insecurity in the victim and ot
Why do people bully? Read our tips for parents and guardians on understanding and preventing cyberbullying on social media.
The statistics of bullying weave a sad story of lives that are forever scarred. But these statistics about bullying don't have to be the end of the story. We can use them to develop lasting solutions to a problem that has caused untold heartache to millions of children throughout the gener...