IMPACT OF BULLYING


 

Social / behavioral impact:

One out of every four students between the ages of 12 and 18 has experienced bullying at some point


Students who reported being bullied stated it had an impact on how other students treated them


Many children are bullied by peers who are larger or stronger than they are


Fewer than 50% of all students who experienced bullying in school report it


840,000 High schoolers skip school at least once per month due to fear for their personal safety

 

5.5 million students skip school at some point in the year due to bullying

 

80% of students bullied at school reported it impacted their ability to learn and feel safe at school

 

160,000 Teens skip school each day due to bullying


282,000 students are physically assaulted by peers each month


10% of students who drop out report bullying as one of reasons 


Nearly 75% of school shootings have been linked to harasment / bullying 

IMPACT OF BULLYING ON YOUTH

Know the facts

Suicide

According to the CDC,

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for school-age youth and ages 12-18

 

Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people ages 15-24

 

For every suicide among young people, there are at least 100 suicide attempts

 

18.8% of High School students have seriously contemplated suicide

 

8.9% of High School students have attempted suicide

 

In another recent national survey, 1 out of 6 teens had seriously considered taking their own life

 

According to Journal of the American Medical Association, youth experiencing cyberbullying are at a 50% increased risk of suicidal thoughts than their peers.

 

Children and young adults who experience cyberbullying are more than twice as likely to harm themselves and display suicidal behavior


Students who experience bullying are at increased risk for poor school adjustment, sleep difficulties, anxiety, and depression. 


Students who engage in bullying behavior are at increased risk for academic problems, substance use, and violent behavior later in adolescence and adulthood.


Mental Health Disorders

32% of teenagers aged 13 to 18 are diagnosed with anxiety disorders

 

13% of 13 to 17-year-olds are diagnosed with depression

 

25% of U.S teenagers have a diagnosed mental health disorder

 

73% of Generation Z report feeling sometimes or always alone / isolated

 


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