Bullying Statistics
Bullying and Depression
As of 2014, one out of three children get bullied during their middle school years and four out of five children have depression during their high school years. Bullying will often lead to depression, for both the victim and the bully. It can and most times will lead to other problems such as: low self esteem, anxiety, physical illness, and high rates of school absence. Those who were bullied as a child are more likely to suffer from depression as an adult. Both the victim and the bully in their life times will suffer from depression, being a kid and going through this traumatic experience will lead to other serious problems. Researchers suggest that low self esteem could be a cause of cyber …show more content…
People who experience bullying in any way, at any point of time in their lives, will most likely experience some type of psychological disorder, the most popular being: Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Depressive Disorder. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is where a child (or adult) will act negatively towards authority figures, elders, and others. Symptoms may include: irritable mood, argumentative and defiant behavior, aggression, and vindictiveness. This disorder may last a lifetime and is non-curable. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) It may contribute to troubled relationships, low self-esteem,and difficulty at school and/or work. Symptoms may include limited attention and hyperactivity. This disorder may last a lifetime and is non-curable but can be treated medically. A Depressive Disorder, is a brain disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life. Symptoms may include changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behavior, or self-esteem. Depression can also be associated with thoughts of suicide. It is treatable by either medication, talk therapy, or a combination of the …show more content…
The first one, some victims may attract their own bullies. This couldn’t be more true, Teens today are practically begging for attention, that is the number one thing they want, most of the time that attention isn’t good, some of the time they attract bullies. Bullies engaging in aggressive behavior. A majority of the time bullies bully because they don’t know how to control their emotions, they weren’t taught how to control their anger, the result, they bully. Most of the bullying done can be prevented, if only people could control their emotions and were taught to express their feelings in healthy
Bullying and Depression
As of 2014, one out of three children get bullied during their middle school years and four out of five children have depression during their high school years. Bullying will often lead to depression, for both the victim and the bully. It can and most times will lead to other problems such as: low self esteem, anxiety, physical illness, and high rates of school absence. Those who were bullied as a child are more likely to suffer from depression as an adult. Both the victim and the bully in their life times will suffer from depression, being a kid and going through this traumatic experience will lead to other serious problems. Researchers suggest that low self esteem could be a cause of cyber …show more content…
People who experience bullying in any way, at any point of time in their lives, will most likely experience some type of psychological disorder, the most popular being: Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Depressive Disorder. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is where a child (or adult) will act negatively towards authority figures, elders, and others. Symptoms may include: irritable mood, argumentative and defiant behavior, aggression, and vindictiveness. This disorder may last a lifetime and is non-curable. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) It may contribute to troubled relationships, low self-esteem,and difficulty at school and/or work. Symptoms may include limited attention and hyperactivity. This disorder may last a lifetime and is non-curable but can be treated medically. A Depressive Disorder, is a brain disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life. Symptoms may include changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behavior, or self-esteem. Depression can also be associated with thoughts of suicide. It is treatable by either medication, talk therapy, or a combination of the …show more content…
The first one, some victims may attract their own bullies. This couldn’t be more true, Teens today are practically begging for attention, that is the number one thing they want, most of the time that attention isn’t good, some of the time they attract bullies. Bullies engaging in aggressive behavior. A majority of the time bullies bully because they don’t know how to control their emotions, they weren’t taught how to control their anger, the result, they bully. Most of the bullying done can be prevented, if only people could control their emotions and were taught to express their feelings in healthy