If you’re increasingly afraid to go to work, school, or places where you’re feeling hurt or excluded, you may be getting bullied. Learn more about bullying and the warning signs.
Bullying Resources
All Resources listed below have been sourced from The Crisis Text Line, which can be found here:
Resources for All Ages
Learn More About Bullying
How to stop bullying?
You may have to try a few things to stop bullying. Some ways to try and stop bullying may be:
- Ignoring the bully
- Telling a trusted adult, peer, or coworker
- Having an open conversation with the bully if it feels safe
Can adults be bullied?
Bullying can happen in any setting, regardless of someone’s age – including adults. For adults, bullying might look like:
- Spreading malicious or false rumors about someone
- Forming alliances against someone by painting a negative picture of them
- Being blatantly rude or disrespectful to someone in a professional setting
- Excluding
- Mocking
What are the effects of bullying?
Bullying can have many effects, such as:
- Depression and anxiety
- Increased feelings of sadness and loneliness
- Changes in sleep and eating patterns
- Loss of interest in activities
Bullying is very serious, and nobody deserves to experience it. If you or someone you know is being bullied, we’re here for you. Explore our free resources above or text CONNECT to 741741 if you need free, confidential, 24/7 mental health support.