How Bullying can Effect You
Bullying can affect everyone—those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. Bullying is linked to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance use, and suicide. It is important to talk to kids to determine whether bullying—or something else—is a concern.
Kids who are Bullied
Kids who are bullied can experience negative physical, school, and mental health issues. Kids who are bullied are more likely to experience:
· Depression and anxiety
· Increased feelings of sadness and loneliness
· Ehanges in sleep and eating pattern
· Loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy
· Health complaints
· Decreased academic achievement
· Decreased school participation (They are more likely to miss, skip, or drop out of school)
Kids Who Bully Others
Kids who bully others can also engage in violent and other risky behaviors into adulthood. Kids who bully are more likely to:
· Abuse alcohol and other drugs in adolescence and as adults
· Get into fights, vandalize property, and drop out of school
· Engage in early sexual activity
· Have criminal convictions and traffic citations as adults
· Be abusive toward their romantic partners, spouses, or children as adults
Bystanders
Kids who witness bullying are more likely to:
· Have increased use of tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs
· Have increased mental health problems, including depression and anxiety
· Miss or skip school
Kids who are Bullied
Kids who are bullied can experience negative physical, school, and mental health issues. Kids who are bullied are more likely to experience:
· Depression and anxiety
· Increased feelings of sadness and loneliness
· Ehanges in sleep and eating pattern
· Loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy
· Health complaints
· Decreased academic achievement
· Decreased school participation (They are more likely to miss, skip, or drop out of school)
Kids Who Bully Others
Kids who bully others can also engage in violent and other risky behaviors into adulthood. Kids who bully are more likely to:
· Abuse alcohol and other drugs in adolescence and as adults
· Get into fights, vandalize property, and drop out of school
· Engage in early sexual activity
· Have criminal convictions and traffic citations as adults
· Be abusive toward their romantic partners, spouses, or children as adults
Bystanders
Kids who witness bullying are more likely to:
· Have increased use of tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs
· Have increased mental health problems, including depression and anxiety
· Miss or skip school