Recent incidents of school violence demonstrate that bullying can have tragic consequences for individuals, families, schools and entire communities. Bullying is painful, lasting and related to low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, anger, and other mental and physical health problems. Because of the increased risk of suicide associated with bullying--for victims and perpetrators alike--open dialogue and support are crucial in ensuring safety for our children and teenagers.
Recognize It Bullying is aggressive behavior. It occurs when a child is targeted by one or more youth with repeated negative actions over a period of time. These are intentional attempts to cause discomfort or injury and can include name-calling, obscene gesturing, malicious teasing, exclusion, threats, rumors, physical hitting, kicking, pushing and choking. Cyber-bullying is also a real and growing problem today. Make no mistake: bullying of any kind is a form of violence that should not be tolerated. See the Scope of the Problem
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Other Resources You can find more helpful information about bullying at http://www.stopbullying.gov/. Check out this online Guide to Bullying and Cyberbullying. References [1] Bradshaw, C.P., Sawyer, A.L., & O’Brennan, L.M. (2007). Bullying and peer victimization at school: Perceptual differences between students and school staff. School Psychology Review, 36 (3), 361-382. [2] National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics, School Crime Supplement , 2008–2009 [3] http://www.education.com/reference/article/why-kids-do-not-report-bullying/, 2009 [4] http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/bullying-and-depression.html [5] http://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/factors/index.html#morelikely, 2014 [6] http://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/factors/index.html [7] http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/yv-datasheet-a.pdf, 2011 data [8] http://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/groups/lgbt/white_house_conference_materials.pdf © © Copyright Mental Health America, 4/10/2018 If you are in need of mental health support stop by the Community Center, we are located at 38 Park Way in Happy Camp. We are open Tuesday-Thursday from 9am-4pm, closed for lunch from 12pm-1pm. The Community Center contracts with Siskiyou County Behavioral Health and we can refer you to their services. For the 24 Hour Mental Health Crisis Line/ Access Line, Toll Free: 1-800-842-8979 For this Article and more information visit: www.mentalhealthamerica.net/bullying-tips-parents© Copyright Mental Health AmericaCopyright Mental Health America Americaental Health America
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1/11/2021 03:58:10 pm
Your tip about adults staying quiet and making it worse is great. My kid has been getting bullied this whole school year. I really want to help him stand up for himself and not fall into a depression.
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