Devastating effects of bullying on children in the short and long-term
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Bullying is often shrugged off as a ‘normal’ part of school life. But the effects of bullying on children can be devastating.
By Rebecca McCurdy
In the short term it can impact on victims’ schooling and social life.
However, it can also have a lifelong impact on victims’ mental health and how they view themselves, others and their education and future.
And it can impact the whole family as they struggle with supporting their child or sibling through the trauma.
The effects of bullying on children
Experts suggest that those who have been bullied are more likely to suffer from depression, low self-esteem and loneliness.
Here we outline some of the short and long-term effects of bullying.
1. Mental health
Bullied young people are more likely to suffer from a range of mental health concerns including depression and anxiety.
Bullies may focus on things that the child is already insecure about – their appearance or body image – which can heighten these concerns and lead to more serious me...
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