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Battle Bullying Solutions from Teen Health & Wellness

Explore the devastating effects of cyberbullying and its impact on teenage mental health. Discover the alarming statistics, real-life stories, and the role of technology in bullying. Find out who should be held accountable for the tragic consequences of bullying.

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Battle Bullying Solutions from Teen Health & Wellness

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  1. Battle Bullying Solutions from Teen Health & Wellness

  2. "Bullied to Death" on a special two-hour edition of "20/20" Who’s to blame for the death of Tyler Clementi? Cyber-Bullying May Be More Damaging Than Schoolyard Bullying Cyber-bullying victims are more likely to suffer depression than kids targeted by other forms of bullying, suggests a new study. Teen bullies going mobile to get their kicks Report: 1 in 3 Teens Bullied Online Dad Defends Daughter With Cerebral Palsy Against Bullies on School Bus 9 teens charged in girl’s bullying Eight Teenagers Charged in Internet Beating Have Their Day on the Web Mean Girls: Cyberbullying Blamed for Teen Suicides President Obama Tells Gay Bullied Youth “It Gets Better” Did School Turn Blind Eye to Bullying? Part 2: Parents say the son's suicide was mocked by classmates.

  3. 1 out of 4 kids is bullied or abused by another youth. 1 out of 5 admits to being a bully.

  4. Cyberbullying is Serious "Cyberbullying is when someone repeatedly harasses, mistreats, or makes fun of another person online or while using cell phones or other electronic devices." As many as 43% of kids will experience bullying on the Internet or over mobile devices.

  5. Bullying: Myths vs. Facts Myth:Cyberbullies are usually people who are popular, athletic, and attractive. Fact: Cyberbullies come in all shapes and sizes. Because people who cyberbully can hide behind the anonymity, they are often physically weak and socially awkward. Often, they are the victims of traditional bullying who turn to cyberbullying to get revenge. Myth:Children rarely miss school to avoid bullying. Fact: Educators estimate that more than 160,000 students miss school each day in the U.S. because they fear being bullied or harassed by their peers, according to the publication InternetWeek. A related study has found that 7% of Canadian eighth graders have stayed home at least one day a month due to bullying (Kochenderger & Ladd). Myth:Children and youth who are bullied will almost always tell an adult. Fact: Adults are often unaware of bullying. Most studies find that only 25% - 50% of bullied children talk to an adult about the bullying.

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