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Bullying as a social phenomenon is being studied among psychologists. If these acts are carried out via the internet, we speak of cyberbullying.The term bullying is often used to refer to violence typical of school environments, but it can also occur in other social contexts reserved for the youngest. Since the 2000s, with the advent of the Internet, another phenomenon linked to bullying has emerged, also in this case widespread especially among young people, cyberbullying.in England there is no univocal definition, while in Italy the term bullying generally indicates "the phenomenon of bullying by children and young people against their peers, especially in the school environment".Bullying can include direct behaviors, such as violence, verbal attacks and / or harassment, discrimination, harassment.

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Bullying is a distinctive pattern of repeatedly and deliberately harming and humiliating others, specifically those who are smaller, weaker, younger or in any way more vulnerable than the bully. The deliberate targeting of those of lesser power is what distinguishes bullying from garden-variety aggression.

Bullying can involve verbal attacks (name-calling and making fun of others) as well as physical ones, threats of harm, other forms of intimidation, and deliberate exclusion from activities. Studies indicate that bullying peaks around ages 11 to 13 and decreases as children grow older. Overt physical aggression such as kicking, hitting, and shoving is most common among younger children; relational aggression-damaging or manipulating the relationships of others, such as spreading rumors, and social exclusion-is more common as children mature.

Most bullying occurs in and around school and on playgrounds, although the internet lends itself to particularly distressing forms of bullying. Approximately 20 percent of students report being bullied at school, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Boys and girls are equally likely to be bullied.

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Bullying is a distinctive pattern of repeatedly and deliberately harming and humiliating others, specifically those who are smaller, weaker, younger or in any way more vulnerable than the bully. The deliberate targeting of those of lesser power is what distinguishes bullying from garden-variety aggression.

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Bullying it doesn't make you cool !!!!!

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If someone is making you feel powerless online, Ibekwe, child and adolescent therapist, says your first step should always be to tell someone. "If you are being bullied, we always recommend talking to someone. Sometimes people hold off because of the fear of embarrassment or retaliation from peers, but in actuality, many children who have attempted or even completed suicide  have been bullied at some point in their lives," she says. "Sharing what's happening is nothing to be ashamed about."

That said, there are a few other steps you cant take to protect your mental well-being if someone's cyberbullying you.

Do not engage with "trolls": "For those who don't know what a 'troll' is, these are people who act as online antagonists that get a great deal of joy from generating angry responses from others. When in doubt, do not respond to someone who is cyberbullying you online, as this often makes things worse," says Dr. Shumway, clinical psychologist.

Save the evidence: Take screenshots and record the behavior that's coming your way. Some state will allow you to take legal action against the person bullying you if that's an avenue you want to pursue.

Stick with your allies: "This will help you name the behavior as toxic or wrong without you engaging and risking making things worse. And, often others will join your friend in your defense. No one likes a bully," says Dr. Shumway.

Law low online: Block, unfriend, or unfollow the person who's hurting you and turn your attention to offline joys. "Do whatever you need to keep distance from those who are trying to harm you," says Dr. Shumway.

Care for yourself: Ibekwe is a big advocate of using that time away from social media to journal, relax, or do whatever brings you peace in an unpeaceful time.