There used to be a time when Bullying was not a significant issue. However, in recent times, Bullying has raised numerous health problems that cannot be left unseen. Bullying is defined as unwanted and aggressive behavior among children and teens in school, and this involves either an actual or apparent imbalance of power. The power imbalance is that bullies use their power of higher status and popularity, physical strength, or information for blackmail to harm the person being bullied. Behavior such as this is repeated or holds the potential to be repeated.
Three major types of Bullying are verbal, physical, and social Bullying. These include name-calling and teasing, along with taunting and passing inappropriate sexual comments. It also includes embarrassing someone and hurting them or their belongings physically.
Scientific reports show a wide range of mental and physical health issues among adults who were once bullied during childhood. Some of them include:
Bullying is humiliating and distressing, and children who get bullied feel alone, angry, and unsafe, and some of them grow up to become bullies themselves. Individuals who bully also undergo mental health problems such as substance abuse and risky and violent behaviors. They are also more likely to become abusive to their spouses and children. Moreover, bystanders can be affected by bullying too. Children who witness bullying are afraid they could be the next victim. They also have an increased risk of developing anxiety and involvement in tobacco use.
Nearly 160,000 teens have skipped school because of Bullying. One-third of youth globally gets bullied, and this demands action from educational institutions teachers to parents and finally us as a victim of a bully or a bystander.
Following are the things you can do if you are being bullied:
If you find yourself witnessing someone getting bullied here is how you can help:
Changing the mindsets of bullies is difficult but not impossible. Therefore, it is best if you control it on your end. Bullying can worsen if you do not take the right steps to stop or prevent it.
“Bullying is a horrible thing. It sticks with you forever. It poisons you. But only if you let it.” -Anonymous.
If you were bullied in childhood or at any stage of your life and are now facing mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or panic attacks , you can seek help from mental health at HopeQure. Our experienced psychologists have helped many people suffering from these kinds of mental health disorders.
