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[ad_1] Bullying's impact on mental health can resonate throughout a person's life, causing anxiety, depression, and diminished self-esteem.  Overcoming this trauma necessitates a multi-faceted approach. Seeking professional therapy, like cognitive-behavioral therapy, can aid in processing and healing.  Cultivating a strong support network, engaging in self-care routines, and practicing resilience-building activities bolster mental well-being. Education and advocacy, promoting anti-bullying initiatives, foster understanding and prevention. Encouraging open dialogue about mental health reduces stigma.  Ultimately, empowerment through self-acceptance and understanding that one's worth is not defined by past experiences is pivotal to healing and moving forward. According to Christie Saju, Counselling Psychologist at Lissun- Mental Health Platform talks about the impact of bullying on mental health and what can be some effective ways to overcome it....

[ad_1] The study, published in the online issue of the medical journal Neurology, does not prove that bullying or thoughts of suicide cause headaches, but shows an association. “Headaches are a common problem for teenageragers, but our study looked beyond the biological factors to also consider the psychological and social factors that are associated with headaches,” said Serena L. Orr, from the University of Calgary in Canada. “Our findings suggest that bullying and attempting or considering suicide may be linked to frequent headaches in teenageragers, independent of mood and anxiety disorders." The study involved more than 2.2 million teenagers with an average age of 14 years. Of the total participants, 0.5 per cent self-reported being gender diverse, meaning being transgender or self-reporting as being gender diverse including being gender nonbinary. Of the participants, 11 per cent reported having frequent, recurring headaches, defined as headaches occ...

[ad_1] Homophobic name-calling among teenagers, whether friendly teasing or traumatic bullying, can have a damaging impact on mental health, according to a study. Dr Kai Lin, a sociologist and criminologist from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), said there was a belief that homophobic name-calling, particularly “teasing” among friends, was relatively harmless, however the study findings show that is not the case. “Those who experienced homophobic name-calling, regardless of intention, reported a range of negative psychological and behavioural outcomes,” Dr Lin said. “These included depressive symptoms and a decreased sense of belonging at school.” More than 44 per cent of teenagers in the study reported being called names such as “homo” or “gay” over the previous month. Around 17 per cent of homophobic name-calling was from a friend, and while this was not as damaging as from a rival or stranger, it still had an impact on mental health.  cre Trending Stories ...