One in five schoolchildren – more than 750,000 – have experienced cyberbullying in the past year and experts warn coronavirus isolation is likely to have made it WORSE Nineteen per cent of youngsters aged 10-15 admitted they had been targeted Being called names, sworn at or insulted was the most common form abuse But data … Read more
Bullying can affect everyone; those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. Bullying is linked to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance use, and suicide. It is important to talk to children to determine whether bullying, or something else, is a concern. Children who are bullied Children who … Read more
Cyberbullying can lead to post-traumatic stress – with more than a third of young victims suffering ‘similar levels as people caught up in terror attacks’ Victims suffer intrusive, repetitive thoughts and flashbacks due to the bullying Those who were cyberbullies were also less likely to be traditional bullies Researchers said results suggest children should be … Read more