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Cyberbullying and Mental Health

Cyberbullying and Mental Health. Nannette Funderburk, PhD. Cyberbullying Video. Cyberbully “Coke Bottle” Story. What Is Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets.

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Cyberbullying and Mental Health

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  1. Cyberbullying and Mental Health Nannette Funderburk, PhD

  2. Cyberbullying Video PowerPlugs Templates for PowerPoint Preview

  3. Cyberbully “Coke Bottle” Story PowerPlugs Templates for PowerPoint Preview

  4. What Is Cyberbullying • Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. • Cyberbullying can occur through text and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. PowerPlugs Templates for PowerPoint Preview

  5. Cyberbullying Tactics • Posting comments or rumors about someone online that are mean, hurtful, or embarrassing. • Threatening to hurt someone or telling them to kill themselves. • Posting a mean or hurtful picture or video. • Pretending to be someone else online in order to solicit or post personal or false information about someone else. PowerPlugs Templates for PowerPoint Preview

  6. The Teen Brain • Is not fully mature – Physical size may be at its maximum but full maturity is not. • Maturity in terms of reasoning, impulse control, planning, and prioritizing, does not occur until early to mid 20s. PowerPlugs Templates for PowerPoint Preview

  7. Warning Signs a Child is Being Cyberbullied or is Cyberbullying Others • Noticeable increases or decreases in device use, including texting. • A child exhibits emotional responses (laughter, anger, upset) to what is happening on their device. • A child hides their screen or device when others are near, and avoids discussion about what they are doing on their device. PowerPlugs Templates for PowerPoint Preview

  8. Warning Signs a Child is Being Cyberbullied or is Cyberbullying Others • Social media accounts are shut down or new ones appear. • A child starts to avoid social situations, even those that were enjoyed in the past. • A child becomes withdrawn or depressed, or loses interest in people and activities. PowerPlugs Templates for PowerPoint Preview

  9. Impact of Cyberbullying • Increased smoking, drinking, or using drugs. • Cyberbullying associated with symptoms of depression, dissociation, and anger. • Bullying is linked to poorer academic performance. • Increased anxiety which could lead to avoidance of environments where bullies are likely to be (school, extracurricular activities) • Mental health disorders - Anxiety Disorders, Depression, PTSD PowerPlugs Templates for PowerPoint Preview

  10. What NOT To Say to the Bullied Teen • Ignore it • Don’t worry about it • Fight fire with fire (Get even, get revenge) PowerPlugs Templates for PowerPoint Preview

  11. What to Do Instead PowerPlugs Templates for PowerPoint Preview

  12. What to Do Instead • Teach resilience! • Get connected to people, teams, clubs and organizations. • Discuss how change happens in life, and it can be good even if it’s unsettling at first. PowerPlugs Templates for PowerPoint Preview

  13. What to do Instead • Support them through this and help them to not give up. • Learn from the bad times. After you’ve gone through a crisis you will have learned new skills. • Review with them what worked and what didn’t • What should you do or not do next time? • Help them to face their problems. • Think through the situation with them. • Help them to see where their fears are getting the best of them and then help them to think through the situation rationally. PowerPlugs Templates for PowerPoint Preview

  14. What if My Child is the Bully? • Provide a meaningful consequence – • Loss of phone/internet privileges for a specified amount of time. • Make it right • Monitor the situation PowerPlugs Templates for PowerPoint Preview

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