Online bullying of adolescents is linked to an increased risk for suicidal thoughts and actions, results of a large review show. A study of more than 96,000 children and adolescents showed that nearly 9% were victims of cyberbullying. In addition, the risk for suicidal thoughts was 12 times greater in those who were cyberbullied than […]
Adolescents who are bullied about their weight or body shape may be more likely to use alcohol or marijuana than those who are not bullied, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. The link between appearance-related teasing and substance use was strongest among overweight girls, raising special concerns about this group. “This […]
