Thursday, February 21, 2013

Long-Term Impact of Bullying

This NY Times article entitled "Effects of Bullying Last Into Adulthood, Study Finds"reveals that adults who were bullied as children report significantly higher levels of anxiety disorders and depression. Individuals who were bullies (but never bullied themselves) had higher rates of anti-social personality disorders. How can parents, educators and psychologists intervene in youth to change this type of outcome?

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