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Podcast: The Effects of Being Bullied
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’s important to talk to kids to determine whether bullying—or something else—is a concern. Kids who are bullied can experience negative physical health, school, and mental health issues. Marci Hertz is at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the Prevention Practice and Translation Branch of the Division Continue Reading
Posted in Risk Factors
Tagged Effects, Health, Suicide
Research Brief: Low Socioeconomic Status Contributes to Bullying Risk
![A pair of glasses rest on a research book in front of man on a computer A pair of glasses rest on a research book in front of man on a computer](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120928000726im_/http://www.stopbullying.gov/blog/files/research_small.jpg)
At the third Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, attendees asked for ways to easily access and understand the latest research on bullying. In an effort to respond to this request, the StopBullying.gov blog will from time-to-time feature briefs of recent research reports published in some of the top-tier research journals.
Many factors place students at risk for being bullied. Research published in the American Journal of Public Health finds that kids and teens from poor families are more likely Continue Reading
Posted in Risk Factors
Tagged Community, Elementary school, Research, Secondary school
No Bull Guys – Taking a Stand Against Bullying
![Scott and Tyler of No Bull Guys Scott and Tyler of No Bull Guys](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120928000726im_/http://www.stopbullying.gov/blog/files/Scott-and-Tyler-photo_cropped_thumbnail.jpg)
Scott Hannah, 17, and Tyler Gregory, 18, know all too well the impact that bullying can have. As a result, they are both taking a stand against bullying in their community. Originally intending to simply raise awareness about bullying at their local South Charleston high school in Ohio, Scott and Tyler ended up leaving a much more significant impact on their community. Continue Reading
Posted in Profiles/Voices from the Field
Tagged Community, Community Organizations, Online, Secondary school, Student Leaders, Texting