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National Center for School Safety - Bullying Prevention

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National Center for School Safety - Bullying Prevention

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National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

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National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

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Bullying can affect physical and emotional health, both in the short term and later in life. It can lead to physical injury, social problems, emotional problems, and even death. Those who are bullied are at increased risk for mental health problems, headaches, and problems adjusting to school. Bullying also can cause long-term damage to self-esteem.

Children and adolescents who are bullies are at increased risk for substance use, academic problems, and violence to others later in life.

Those who are both bullies and victims of bullying suffer the most serious effects of bullying and are at greater risk for mental and behavioral problems than those who are only bullied or who are only bullies.

NICHD research studies show that anyone involved with bullying-those who bully others, those who are bullied, and those who bully and are bullied-are at increased risk for depression.

NICHD-funded research studies also found that unlike traditional forms of bullying, youth who are bullied electronically-such as by computer or cell phone-are at higher risk for depression than the youth who bully them. Even more surprising, the same studies found that cyber victims were at higher risk for depression than were cyberbullies or bully-victims (i.e., those who both bully others and are bullied themselves), which was not found in any other form of bullying. Read more about these findings in the NICHD news release: Depression High Among Youth Victims of School Cyberbullying, NIH Researchers Report.

Citations

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015). Fact sheet: Understanding bullying. Retrieved June 17, 2016, from https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/bullying-factsheet508.pdf (PDF - 356 KB).

2. Smokowski, P. R., & Kopasz, K. H. (2005). Bullying in school: An overview of types, effects, family characteristics, and intervention strategies. Children and Schools, 27, 101-109.

3. Reece, T. (2008). Bullies beat down self esteem. Retrieved June 17, 2016, from http://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Bullies-Beat-Down-Self-Esteem.asp

4. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. (2010). Taking a stand against bullying. Retrieved June 17, 2016, from http://www.nichd.nih.gov/news/resources/spotlight/092110-taking-stand-against-bullying

5. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. (2012). Focus on children's mental health research at the NICHD. Retrieved June 17, 2016, from http://www.nichd.nih.gov/news/resources/spotlight/060112-childrens-mental-health

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How does bullying affect health and well-being?

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Bullying can affect physical and emotional health, both in the short term and later in life.

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Oasis Mental Health Applications - How to Stop Bullying (for students)

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Oasis Mental Health Applications - How to Stop Bullying (for students)

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How to Stop Bullying! Examples & and Best Solutions (For Students)

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Are You Okay? by Wonder Media and Joshua Center at the University of Washington

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Are You Okay? by Wonder Media and Joshua Center at the University of Washington

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are you okay? | Award-Winning Short Film

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TEDX Talks - What Kids Have to Say About Bullying and How to Stop It

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TEDX Talks - What Kids Have to Say About Bullying and How to Stop It

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What Kids Have To Say About Bullying And How To End It | Tina Meier | TEDxBend

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CBS News - Suicide Prevention Plan Addresses Bullying and Harassing

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CBS News - Suicide Prevention Plan Addresses Bullying and Harassing

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McLean Hospital - The Mental Health Impact of Bullying on Kids and Teens

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McLean Hospital - The Mental Health Impact of Bullying on Kids and Teens

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The Mental Health Impact of Bullying on Kids and Teens

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Bullying can make a lasting impact. Learn about the different types of bullying, its effects on mental health, and how to get help for it.

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School Mental Health Resource Traning Center

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School Mental Health Resource Traning Center

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MHANYS’ School Mental Health Resource and Training Center

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Bullying Prevention - MHANYS’ School Mental Health Resource and Training Center

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Did you know? According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 1 in 5 students ages twelve to eighteen reported being bullied at school. The impact of bullying on the school culture and climate, as well as the mental health of both the target and those who bully, is significant and the need for further […]

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NYS Center for School Safety - Top 10 Tips for Teens

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NYS Center for School Safety - Top 10 Tips for Teens

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National Education Association - Welcoming Schools

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National Education Association - Welcoming Schools

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US Department of Health and Human Services

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Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)

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This section pulls together fundamental information about bullying.

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NYS Office of Mental Health - Information for Children, Teens and Their Families

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NYS Office of Mental Health - Information for Children, Teens and Their Families

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Information for Children, Teens, and Their Families

Emotional health matters for children and teens. It can affect their educational development and ability to connect with friends and family. Emotional health can also affect their ability to cope with life's setbacks.

In New York, we offer a range of services to help identify emotional health needs and to provide treatment or support. Children can and do recover from even the most serious emotional disturbances.

MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT & SUPPORT SERVICES

Easy Access Forms
Use these forms for Children's Single Point of Access (C-SPOA) coordination and Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Children's Community Residence (CCR), and Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) services.

FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS

TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

Comments or questions about the information on this page can be directed to the Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families

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Emotional health matters for children and teens. It can affect their educational development and ability to connect with friends and family. Emotional health can also affect their ability to cope with life’s setbacks.

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National Institute of Mental Health - Stress Catcher

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National Institute of Mental Health - Stress Catcher

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National Institute for Mental Health - The Teen Brain - 7 Things to Know

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National Institute for Mental Health - The Teen Brain - 7 Things to Know