Title: Bullying is on the rise for middle- and high-schoolers, study finds
Headings: One third of middle- and high-schoolers were bullied last year, study shows
One third of middle- and high-schoolers were bullied last year, study shows
Among the key findings:
Bullying affects health and well-being
What parents and teachers can do to stop bullying
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Content: Sexual orientation and race were the next highest reasons. Higher rates of bullying were reported at majority white schools. Students of color in these schools experienced a steeper increase in bullying over last year. Bullying affects health and well-being
The impact of bullying can be far-reaching. Youth and teens who are bullied can get physical injuries, experience social and emotional distress, inflict self-harm and can even die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It increases their risk for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement and dropping out of school. Kids who bully are at increased risk for substance use, academic problems and violence later in adolescence and adulthood, the agency said. Students at the greatest risk for mental and behavioral problems, though, are those who bully others and are bullied themselves. What parents and teachers can do to stop bullying
Having conversations with students about their experiences with bullying – and really listening to them – is a crucial step in stemming bullying, according to YouthTruth. Then, teachers and administrators can develop lesson plans and resources to help.