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30 Oct
1 in 3 U.S. Teens Say They've Been Bullied

1 in 3 U.S. Teens Say They've Been Bullied

Bullying among American teens remains a big threat, with more than a third (34%) saying they've been bullied over the past year, new government data shows.

According to the report's authors, bullying occurs when a person is "exposed to aggressive behavior repeatedly ove...

20 Jun
Cyberbullying Common in the World of Online Gaming

Cyberbullying Common in the World of Online Gaming

Cyberbullying and sexual harassment are rampant in the world of professional video gaming and online gaming, a new study reports.

Nearly 96% of 145 video game players from 14 countries said they had been targeted online in the previous year.

"It's not just an isola...

24 Apr
Kids With Common Skin Conditions Face Stigma, Bullying

Kids With Common Skin Conditions Face Stigma, Bullying

Acne, psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, alopecia: Any one of these common skin ailments can render a child vulnerable to stigma and bullying at school, new research confirms.

"These chronic skin conditions can be tremendously life-altering, including shaping psychosocial deve...

18 Apr
Teens Often Bullied Online About Their Weight: Study

Teens Often Bullied Online About Their Weight: Study

Teenagers are frequently bullied about their weight on social media, and the bullying increases with each hour they spend on these si...

14 Feb
Being Bullied in Childhood More Than Triples Risk of Mental Health Struggles Later

Being Bullied in Childhood More Than Triples Risk of Mental Health Struggles Later

When bullies destroy a young victim's trust, mental health problems are likely to follow them into adulthood, a new study warns.

"There are few public health topics more important than youth mental health right now," said senior study author

07 Feb
Could Bullying Raise a Teen's Odds for Psychosis?

Could Bullying Raise a Teen's Odds for Psychosis?

The Pearl Jam song "Jeremy"tells the story of a boy driven mad by bullies who commits suicide in front of his classroom.

The song might reflect a real and ongoing threat to teens' mental health, new research suggests.

Teens being bullied face a greater risk of earl...

15 Aug
It's Back-to-School, and Who's Popular or Not Remains Key

It's Back-to-School, and Who's Popular or Not Remains Key

"She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers,"Taylor Swift laments to her popular crush in the song "You Belong With Me."

The lyrics of longing to fit in at school reflect an old trope re-confirmed by a

03 Aug
Bullying Could Help Bring on Headaches for Teens

Bullying Could Help Bring on Headaches for Teens

So, your high schooler has been complaining of headaches. Should you worry?

Maybe, claims new research that finds bullying and suicidal thoughts are both linked to more frequent headaches in teens.

"Headaches are a common problem for teenagers, but our study looked...

13 Jul
Nearly 1 in 5 Say Their Workplace Can Be Toxic, Poll Finds

Nearly 1 in 5 Say Their Workplace Can Be Toxic, Poll Finds

About one-fifth of American workers say their workplace is toxic, and many say their mental health is harmed as a result.

The American Psychological Association (APA) questioned 2,515 employed adults in April for its annual Work in America Survey. Nineteen percent state...

31 Oct
Workplace Bullies May Help Produce Conspiracy Theorists: Study

Workplace Bullies May Help Produce Conspiracy Theorists: Study

Conspiracy theories have abounded during the COVID-19 pandemic and in American politics in recent years.

Now, researchers overseas say they have identified a link between being bullied in the workplace and developing conspiracy theories, which they define as "explanation...

02 Sep
'Digital Self-Harm': When Teens Cyberbully Themselves

'Digital Self-Harm': When Teens Cyberbully Themselves

Up to 9% of American teens say they've engaged in what's known as "digital self-harm" -- anonymously posting negative comments about themselves on social media.

As is the case with acts of physical self-harm such as cutting, this "virtual" self-harm is associated with a ...

30 Aug
The Most Common Form of Bullying Isn't Physical or Verbal

The Most Common Form of Bullying Isn't Physical or Verbal

The most widespread form of bullying isn't physical acts like pushing or kicking, nor is it verbal threats or derogatory remarks. Far and away bullies' top tactic is social exclusion.

Also known as "relational aggression," this involves shutting out peers from group acti...

28 Jun
More Cyberbullying, More Suicidal Thoughts Among Teens: Study

More Cyberbullying, More Suicidal Thoughts Among Teens: Study

Adolescents who experience cyberbullying are more likely to think about suicide, a new study shows.

Researchers found a link between being bullied online, through texts or on social media...

23 Jun
Youth Suicide Attempts Drop in U.S. States With Hate Crime Laws

Youth Suicide Attempts Drop in U.S. States With Hate Crime Laws

Hate crime laws that protect gay, lesbian and transgender people may have an unexpected benefit: fewer teen suicide attempts, among kids of all sexual orientations.

That's the conclusion of a new study that looked at what happened in U.S. states that enacted hate crime l...

08 Dec
Another Benefit to Asthma Control for Kids: Less Bullying

Another Benefit to Asthma Control for Kids: Less Bullying

Kids can be cruel, and bullies often zero in on kids they view as weak or different, including those with asthma.

One in 10 children with asthma say they have been bullied or teased as a result of their condition, but tight asthma control seems to keep bullying at bay, <...

14 Oct
Death Threats, Trolling Common for Scientists Who Speak to Media About COVID

Death Threats, Trolling Common for Scientists Who Speak to Media About COVID

Doctors who discuss COVID-19 in the media frequently face abuse and harassment, including threats of death or violence, a new report reveals.

More than two-thirds of experts surveyed have experienced trolling or personal attacks after speaking about COVID-19 in media int...

07 Oct
Kids With Food Allergies Are Often Targets for Bullies

Kids With Food Allergies Are Often Targets for Bullies

Life is challenging enough for teens and pre-teens with food allergies. But bullying often comes with the territory, making their situation worse.

In a new study of more than 100 kids with food allergies, nearly one-third said they had been subject to some form of ...

01 Oct
Sibling Bullying Carries Long-Term Mental Health Costs

Sibling Bullying Carries Long-Term Mental Health Costs

Bullying by a brother or sister in childhood can have lasting effects, threatening mental health in the teen years, new British research suggests.

Researchers found that mental health was affected whether one was the bully or the victim.

"Of particular note was the...