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Understanding bullying
Bullying has wide ranging consequences to the victims and to the bullies
What is Bullying?
Bullying is an unhealthy behavior with wide ranging consequences to the victims and to the bullies. Cyberbullying is an especially hot button issue today since its victims can be attacked 24 hours a day by those they know as well as complete strangers.
Bullying is an aggressive behavior that is intentional and involves an imbalance of power or strength. It is a repeated behavior and can be physical, verbal or relational. It can take many forms including:
- Physical violence
- Intimidation and threats
- Name calling and belittling
- Social exclusion (i.e. leaving someone out of social gatherings and activities)
- Gossiping and spreading rumors
- Public humiliation
- Using slurs, words or phrases that characterize a victim as unacceptable or worthless
Bullying can lead victims to feel tense, afraid, sad, lonely, unable to concentrate and can lead to lower grades, school avoidance, lower self-esteem, depression, anxiety and health complaints. Although kids who are bullied are at higher risk of suicide, bullying alone is not the cause. Many issues contribute to suicide risk, including depression, problems at home and trauma history.
Want to learn more or need help? Below you can:
- Download or order a copy of our Understanding Bullying brochure
- Read articles from our experts
- Find treatment options
How PinE Rest Can Help
For immediate help, call our hospital Contact Center at 800.678.5500. Calls answered 24/7.
To schedule a new outpatient appointment, call 866.852.4001.
For Those Being Bullied
Counseling and therapy are helpful in working through the depression, anxiety and feelings caused by being bullied. A therapist can also teach new skills such as coping with bullies, problem-solving skills and how to walk away from a bully.
What About the Bully?
Some people bully because they feel insecure, haven’t learned to manage anger and other strong emotions, don’t know how to work out conflict cooperatively or have been (or still are) the victims of bullying, trauma or abuse. Kids who bully others are more likely to use alcohol and drugs as teens, get into fights, drop out of school and be abusive to their spouses, partners and children as adults.
Professional counseling can help those who bully learn to deal with their feelings and underlying reasons for bullying, pratice stress management skills and improve their social skills.
Want to learn more? Read our brochure or check out Tips & Info From Our Experts below
Understanding Bullying Brochure
Tips & Info From Our Experts
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Bullying Prevention: What to Know
These bullying prevention tips can help adults take action when a child is struggling.
Tips for Helping Your Child Deal with Cyberbullying
Bullying has been an issue that children and adolescents have struggled with for a long time, however today’s ever-present technology and social media accessibility has allowed a new form of bullying to emerge.
