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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