In this article, we talked about the meaning of\u00a0 bullying\/ cyber bullying, we also talked about the effect and types of bulling.<\/p>\n
Definition <\/strong><\/p>\n Cyberbullying is bullying <\/strong>with the use of digital technologies. It can take place on social media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms and mobile phones. It is repeated behavior, aimed at scaring, angering or shaming those who are targeted. Examples include:<\/p>\n spreading lies about or posting embarrassing photos or videos of someone on social media is a cyberbullying<\/p>\n sending hurtful, abusive or threatening messages, images or videos via messaging platforms<\/p>\n impersonating someone and sending mean messages to others on their behalf or through fake accounts.<\/p>\n Face-to-face bullying and cyberbullying can often happen alongside each other. But cyberbullying leaves a digital footprint \u2013 a record that can prove useful and provide evidence to help stop the abuse.<\/p>\n Bullying <\/strong>is when people repeatedly and intentionally use words or actions against someone or a group of people to cause distress and risk to their wellbeing.<\/p>\n Effects of Cyberbullying:<\/strong><\/p>\n When bullying happens online it can feel as if you\u2019re being attacked everywhere, even inside your own home. It can seem like there\u2019s no escape. The effects can last a long time and affect a person in many ways:<\/p>\n Mentally \u2013 feeling upset, embarrassed, stupid, even afraid or angry<\/p>\n Emotionally \u2013 feeling ashamed or losing interest in the things you love<\/p>\n Physically \u2013 tired (loss of sleep), or experiencing symptoms like stomach aches and headaches<\/p>\n The feeling of being laughed at or harassed by others, can prevent people from speaking up or trying to deal with the problem. In extreme cases, cyberbullying can even lead to people taking their own lives.<\/p>\n Cyberbullying \/bullying can make you might start to feel ashamed, nervous, anxious and insecure about what people say or think about you. This can lead to withdrawing from friends and family, negative thoughts and self-talk, feeling guilty about things you did or did not do, or feeling that you are being judged negatively. Feeling lonely, overwhelmed, frequent headaches, nausea or stomachaches are also common.<\/p>\n Cyberbullying \/bulling can make you to\u00a0 lose your motivation to do the things that you usually enjoy doing and feel isolated from the people you love and trust. This can preserve negative feelings and thoughts which can adversely affect your mental health and well-being.<\/p>\n Cyberbullying can make one to start Skipping school is another common effect of cyberbullying and can affect the mental health of young people who turn to substances like alcohol and drugs or violent behavior to deal with their psychological and physical pain. Talking to a friend, family member or school counsellor you trust can be a first step to getting help.<\/p>\n The effects of cyberbullying on mental health can vary depending on the medium through which it happens. For example, bullying via text messaging or through pictures or videos on social media platforms has proven to be very harmful for adolescents.<\/p>\n TYPES OF BULLING<\/strong><\/p>\n