A Boston TV station is reporting on a story entitled "Mother says bullies drive her son to suicide." Studies indicate that up to 30% of youth have been bullied, participate in bullying, or both. What might have been done for this young child? Are school programs effective at reducing bullying? What are the warning signs if someone is bullied and/or thinking about suicide?If you or someone you know are thinking about suicide, please contact your local mental health center or call 911. For more information about suicide, please visit the following websites:
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
To understand bullying, or to find information about how to stop bullying, please visit the following websites:
APA Help Center, "Warning Signs of Youth Violence"
U.S. DHHS, Stop Bullying Now! program
National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
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