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Cyberbullying Common in the World of Online Gaming
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2024
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Cyberbullying and sexual harassment are rampant in the world of professional video gaming and online gaming, a new study reports.
Nearly 96% of 145 video game players from 14 countries said they had been targeted online in the previous year.
"It's not just an isola...
Kids With Common Skin Conditions Face Stigma, Bullying
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2024
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Acne, psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, alopecia: Any one of these common skin ailments can render a child vulnerable to stigma and bullying at school, new research confirms.
"These chronic skin conditions can be tremendously life-altering, including shaping psychosocial deve...
Teens Often Bullied Online About Their Weight: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2024
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Teenagers are frequently bullied about their weight on social media, and the bullying increases with each hour they spend on these si...
Being Bullied in Childhood More Than Triples Risk of Mental Health Struggles Later
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2024
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When bullies destroy a young victim's trust, mental health problems are likely to follow them into adulthood, a new study warns.
"There are few public health topics more important than youth mental health right now," said senior study author
Could Bullying Raise a Teen's Odds for Psychosis?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2024
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The Pearl Jam song "Jeremy"tells the story of a boy driven mad by bullies who commits suicide in front of his classroom.
The song might reflect a real and ongoing threat to teens' mental health, new research suggests.
Teens being bullied face a greater risk of earl...
It's Back-to-School, and Who's Popular or Not Remains Key
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2023
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"She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers,"Taylor Swift laments to her popular crush in the song "You Belong With Me."
The lyrics of longing to fit in at school reflect an old trope re-confirmed by a
Bullying Could Help Bring on Headaches for Teens
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2023
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So, your high schooler has been complaining of headaches. Should you worry?
Maybe, claims new research that finds bullying and suicidal thoughts are both linked to more frequent headaches in teens.
"Headaches are a common problem for teenagers, but our study looked...
Nearly 1 in 5 Say Their Workplace Can Be Toxic, Poll Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2023
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About one-fifth of American workers say their workplace is toxic, and many say their mental health is harmed as a result.
The American Psychological Association (APA) questioned 2,515 employed adults in April for its annual Work in America Survey. Nineteen percent state...
Workplace Bullies May Help Produce Conspiracy Theorists: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2022
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Conspiracy theories have abounded during the COVID-19 pandemic and in American politics in recent years.
Now, researchers overseas say they have identified a link between being bullied in the workplace and developing conspiracy theories, which they define as "explanation...
'Digital Self-Harm': When Teens Cyberbully Themselves
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2022
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Up to 9% of American teens say they've engaged in what's known as "digital self-harm" -- anonymously posting negative comments about themselves on social media.
As is the case with acts of physical self-harm such as cutting, this "virtual" self-harm is associated with a ...
The Most Common Form of Bullying Isn't Physical or Verbal
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2022
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The most widespread form of bullying isn't physical acts like pushing or kicking, nor is it verbal threats or derogatory remarks. Far and away bullies' top tactic is social exclusion.
Also known as "relational aggression," this involves shutting out peers from group acti...
More Cyberbullying, More Suicidal Thoughts Among Teens: Study
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2022
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Adolescents who experience cyberbullying are more likely to think about suicide, a new study shows.
Researchers found a link between being bullied online, through texts or on social media...
Youth Suicide Attempts Drop in U.S. States With Hate Crime Laws
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 23, 2022
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Hate crime laws that protect gay, lesbian and transgender people may have an unexpected benefit: fewer teen suicide attempts, among kids of all sexual orientations.
That's the conclusion of a new study that looked at what happened in U.S. states that enacted hate crime l...
Another Benefit to Asthma Control for Kids: Less Bullying
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2021
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Kids can be cruel, and bullies often zero in on kids they view as weak or different, including those with asthma.
One in 10 children with asthma say they have been bullied or teased as a result of their condition, but tight asthma control seems to keep bullying at bay, <...
Death Threats, Trolling Common for Scientists Who Speak to Media About COVID
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 14, 2021
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Doctors who discuss COVID-19 in the media frequently face abuse and harassment, including threats of death or violence, a new report reveals.
More than two-thirds of experts surveyed have experienced trolling or personal attacks after speaking about COVID-19 in media int...
Kids With Food Allergies Are Often Targets for Bullies
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- October 7, 2021
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Life is challenging enough for teens and pre-teens with food allergies. But bullying often comes with the territory, making their situation worse.
In a new study of more than 100 kids with food allergies, nearly one-third said they had been subject to some form of ...
Sibling Bullying Carries Long-Term Mental Health Costs
- Cara Murez
- October 1, 2021
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Bullying by a brother or sister in childhood can have lasting effects, threatening mental health in the teen years, new British research suggests.
Researchers found that mental health was affected whether one was the bully or the victim.
"Of particular note was the...