Psychology & Psychiatry

Anti-bullying policy must focus on all of society

Policy to reduce bullying in the schoolyard needs to span all levels of society, say researchers from the University of Warwick, who warn that socioeconomic status is not a reliable indicator of whether a child is likely ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Bullying rates drop among american teens

(HealthDay)—American teens are much less likely to engage in bullying than they were a decade ago, new research suggests.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Impact of childhood bullying still evident after 40 years

The negative social, physical and mental health effects of childhood bullying are still evident nearly 40 years later, according to new research by King's College London. The study is the first to look at the effects of bullying ...

Pediatrics

More evidence that bullying raises kids' suicide risk

(HealthDay)—Children and teens involved in bullying—victims and perpetrators alike—are more likely to think about suicide or attempt it. And cyber bullying appears more strongly linked to suicidal thoughts than other ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Bullies and victims face mental health risks

(Medical Xpress)—Young teenage bullies and their victims face increased risks of developing mental health and substance use problems later in adolescence, a University of Queensland study has found.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Bullying in academia more prevalent than thought, scholar says

Bullying isn't only a problem that occurs in schools or online among young people. It can happen anywhere to anyone, and a Rutgers–Camden nursing scholar is shedding some light on how it is becoming increasingly common ...

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