Well that's what happened to my next guest, 16 year old Caitlyn.She says this went on for two years as she suffered in silence.

Here's Caitlyn's story. When I was little, I could make friends easily, but things change once you get into junior high. The people who I thought were my friends really turned out not to be. The bullying started in the classrooms, in the hallways. They wouldn't invite me to hang out anymore. I had no idea what was going on inside that phone of hers. My so called friends took it to a completely different level. It started with text messages. They said that I was an uglybitch and to kill yourself. And you start thinking maybe they are right.

Maybe this is my fault. I wanna know why you didn't tell me what all was going all.  It's just a hard thing to talk about, you know. It's really hard to know that it was that bad and I didn't know about it. Oh, and I get so angry. But do you feel like you've grown through it? Absolutely. I hate that Caitlyn went through what she did, but she wouldn't be where she's at today if she hadn't experienced that horribleness.

Getting through cyber bullying was the hardest thing I'veever had to go through.

Well Caitlyn and her mother April are joining me along with my dear friend, Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall from Pfizer. Thank you guys all for being here. (applauding)

So Caitlyn, how bad did this get for you?

Well Dr. Phil, it was pretty terrible. I ended up with anxiety, depression, I had panic attacks all the time. April, could you tell that something was wrong? I could tell something was going on just because of some small different behavioral changes.

I didn't realize how bad it was, though. I'm so passionate about the dangers of cyber bullying

that I've ever been asked to testify before Congress calling for a federal crackdown on cyber bullying and dedicating money when they did a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. And today, the expansion of the internet has taken things to a whole new and potentially dangerous level, has it not Dr. Freda? It absolutely has and there are a couple of really key differences between bullying and cyber bullying. First of all, face to face bullying often happened at school, in the schoolyard and during the day time. Cyber bullying can happen at any time and in any place. This leaves the victim of that bullying

feeling like there may not be an escape. The second things is cyberbullying can be anonymous. You may not know who's messaging you or texting you or posting these things.

You literally may not know who you're being bullied by. How common is teen cyber bullying now? Well a 2017 study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the CDC showed that about one in seven high school students were electronically bullied in the 12 months prior to the survey. That's unbelievable. What are the effects that the research is showing? Some of the negative effects include things like trouble concentrating, academic struggles, even avoiding or quitting school or other activities. Bullying also puts you at risk for an increase in anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, substance use, and even suicidal thoughts. And Caitlyn told us, you know, teens, people who are being bullied may not wanna talk about this to their parents or teachers. In some cases, they're ashamed. In other cases, they may be concerned that their internet or device privileges might be reduced or it may could be taken away completely. Yeah, so Caitlyn, onceyou told your parents what was happening, they got you into therapy. Did it help? As soon as I told someone what was actually going on, everything changed and now I'm able to help other people going through cyber bullying as well. You've compiled a list of what parents should look for to spot that this is going on with their children. April mentioned some of them, but some of the signs include being disturbed, distressed, upset during or after using the internet. Another sign is avoiding.

Avoiding school, avoiding other social activities and especially secretive digital life is a potential indication and then in the moment, being nervous, upset, or jumpy when receiving a text or a message. Then also if you think you're seeing signs of it, be proactive. Talk to your teen or your child, ask them questions about their digital world

and you may wanna consider setting parameters about when and where they're able to use

some of the devices. And if you suspect that they're being bullied, you might want to seek the advice of a health care professional,a school counselor. Also I think it's important if you think your child is witnessing or knows someone who is being bullied,ask them to speak up, maybe show you some examples of the bullying that's going on and last but not least, if you think that your child or suspect that your child is actually cyber bullying someone, take action right away. Parents, you are role models for your children. Please make sure that you are demonstrating positive interactions online. Now to learn more about cyber bullying and what to do if your child or loved one is experiencing it, make sure to check out gethealthystayhealthy.com, which is a great resource for families. And of course while you're there, you can sign up for our monthly newsletter. I wanna thank all of my guests today, especially our friendDr. Freda Lewis-Hall.

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Cyberbullying has had a negative impact on many teenagers, such as a 16-year-old girl who was a victim for two years. Cyberbullying different to face-to-face bullying as it can happen anytime and anywhere, and victims often do not know who the bully or anonymous is while physical bullying happens at school and happens during the day. Teen bullying is alarming, with statistics showing that 1 in 7 students has been bullied. The effects on victims include significant behavioral changes, panic attacks, stress, sleep disturbances, declining academic performance, skipping school, and, most worryingly, suicidal tendencies.

Victims often do not share their problems with parents or teachers due to shame or fear of having their electronic usage controlled. Warning signs such as avoiding social life, distancing themselves from school, and showing signs of sadness and depression should not be ignored. Seeking help from school counseling services is one of the best solutions. Finally, parents need to be positive role models for their children to create a safe space where they feel comfortable sharing their problems.

Cyberbullying is a serious problem for teenagers, with about one in seven high school students experiencing it in a year, according to a 2017 study. It includes sending mean messages, spreading rumors, or excluding others online. Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying can happen anytime and anywhere, leaving victims feeling trapped. Its anonymous nature makes it even harder for victims to identify their bullies, adding to the distress.

The effects of cyberbullying are severe, leading to anxiety, depression, and trouble at school. Teens often avoid speaking up because they fear losing access to their devices, making the issue harder to address. Parents should watch for signs like distress after being online, avoiding social interactions, or secretive behavior. Open communication, clear boundaries for device use, and seeking help when needed are crucial. If a child is involved in bullying others online, parents must act immediately and model responsible online behavior.

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A 16 year old girl named Caitlyn started getting nasty texts and Instagram posts from people she thought were her friends.She says this went on for two years. The bullying started in the classrooms, in the hallways. She continued saying it started with text messages. The people who bullied her said that she was an uglybitch and to kill herself. Caitlyn thought maybe this is all her fault and she got so angry about it. Caitlyn also said that cyber bullying was the hardest thing she has to go through. In an interview, Caitlyn said she ended up with anxiety, depression and panick attacks all the time because of the cyber bullying. There are a couple of key differences between bullying and cyber bullying. Face to face bullying often happens at school and during the daytime. Cyber bullying can happen at any time and in any place. The second thing is that cyber bullying can be anonymous. You literally do not know who you're being bullied by. Some of the negative effects of cyber bullying are trouble concentrating , academic struggles and avoiding school. As soon as Caitlyn told someone what was going on everything changed and now she's able to help other people that are going through cyber bullying.

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Cyberbullying can be happen to anyone expecially to teenagers that might affect until it getting serious that involves mental health issues. People who you thought were your friends can change into your enemies. We can’t simply trust anyone easily nowadays because people doesn’t really care and respect who you are. The victim of cyberbullying can be suffered in silence about the situation because the scared to tell because they’ve been threaten by the bully. During the daytime cyberbullying can happen at anytime and in any place because they keep watching us by getting through cyberbullying is the hardest thing for the victim to survive from suffering in silence. This leaves the victim feeling like there may be not escape right the second thing is cyberbullying cane anonymous and unknown person that messaging you or texting and posting about you. The effects of cyberbullying can be profound and long-lasting, impacting individuals in various ways emotionally, psychologically, and even physically. As example , Anxiety and depression like low self esteem and lose their confidence in themselves. Behaviour changes that can lead to changes in sleep patterns because of the contributing to physical exhaustion and further mental strain. Last but not least , it will obviously effect our social effects due to victims may have difficulty forming or maintaining trusting relationships due to the trauma caused by cyberbullying.

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16-year-old teenage girl was the victim of cyberbullying, and she had suffered in silence for two years. There are two types of bullying, that is physical bully and cyberbullying. Physical bullying usually happens at school during daytime, while cyberbullying happens at anytime and anyplace. Cyberbullying also can be done anonymously. This makes it hard to know the identity of the bullies.

Victims usually may end up with anxiety, depression and panic attack all the time from bullying. Many high school students have been electronically bullied. The internet has been very dangerous for the internet user especially students. There are a lot of negative effect that are cause by cyberbullying, such as academic trouble, anxiety increasing, trouble sleeping, and even suicidal thought. Victims of bullying may not talk about them being bullied and refused to tell their teachers or parents about the incident. They feel ashamed and thought their phone will be taken from them. The victim might show some sign that they are being cyberbullied. Some of the signs are being jumpy after seeing a text, being disturbed during and after using their phone and avoiding school or other social activities.

Victims of the cyberbullying need to seek help if they want to change their current life. Parents also need to make sure their child seek help from health care professional or school counsellor if their child ever being bullied. If your child ever witnesses or know someone being bullied, ask them to speak up and report it immediately. Parents also need to take action if their child have been bullying other students, and they need to be a good role model for their children so their children can be on their best behavior at school.

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Cyberbullying typically stands for bullying on the internet by use of electronic communication, like by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.

Cyberbullying affects the mental peace of a person. It takes a toll on their mental health. Moreover, it tarnishes the reputation of an individual such as teenagers. Usually cyberbullies keep themselves anonymous because they want to hurt someone without being known. The bullies will feel satisfied because of the victim reaction and attention that they get from the internet.

One of the victims is 16-year-old Caitlyn, and she went on for two years as she suffered in silence. The victims at school will get suffered because they will be shunned by their school friends and bullied because of the reputation of the victims. That will make a victim end up with anxiety, depression, and panic attacks all the time. The victims will have negative effects, including things like trouble concentrating, academic struggles, and even avoiding or quitting school or other activities. Bullying also puts victims at risk for an increase in anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, substance use, and even suicidal thoughts. Parents and schools play an important role in preventing bullying. Parents should monitor every action and emotion experienced by the child. Parents should also teach children to speak up if bullying occurs at school and be a role model, like demonstrating positive interactions online. The school should fight bullying that often happens in schools and disciplinary to make it clear that there are consequences for engaging in cyberbullying. This could range from warnings to suspension, depending on the severity of the incident.

A 16 year old girl named Caitlyn started getting nasty texts and Instagram posts from people she thought were her friends.She says this went on for two years. The bullying started in the classrooms, in the hallways. She continued saying it started with text messages. The people who bullied her said that she was an uglybitch and to kill herself. Caitlyn thought maybe this is all her fault and she got so angry about it. Caitlyn also said that cyber bullying was the hardest thing she has to go through. In an interview, Caitlyn said she ended up with anxiety, depression and panick attacks all the time because of the cyber bullying. There are a couple of key differences between bullying and cyber bullying. Face to face bullying often happens at school and during the daytime. Cyber bullying can happen at any time and in any place. The second thing is that cyber bullying can be anonymous. You literally do not know who you're being bullied by. Some of the negative effects of cyber bullying are trouble concentrating , academic struggles and avoiding school. As soon as Caitlyn told someone what was going on everything changed and now she's able to help other people that are going through cyber bullying.