Don't Let Your Child Be Next!
How peer victimization leads to depression in any aged child
Peer Victimization and Depression
Peer victimization is in which certain children become targets of any form of abuse. This can begin in children as young as elementary aged children. It has been researched and proven that this type of behavior leads to depression in the victim of this type of bullying.
Pay attenion to your child
If you notice that your child is the victim, talk to your child and assure them that there is nothing to be afraid of or worried about.
Depression
Depression is a serious matter, but is most overlooked. Twenty percent of teens suffer from depression and over two thirds of them do not receive help.
Discipline your children
If you notice that your child is a bully, you need to take action immediately to stop it from going any further.
Signs of a Bully and of a Depressed Child
Most bullies are high-status kids who are liked for their athletic abilities. Some however, may become disliked because of their cruelty. The victim of this situation will show anxiety and low self-esteem. These are important things to look for in both the suspect and the victim.
LRU Students
The students here a Lenoir-Rhyne are a concerned group of people who want to protect the victims of bullying in all of our schools in the county, from elementary schools all the way to college. We hope that this will also lower the amount of depression in children and teens.
Email: whitney.lail@my.lr.edu
Website: www.lr.edu
Location: Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory, NC, United States
Phone: (828)3287300
Refrences
Stapinski, L. A., Araya, R., Heron, J., Montgomery, A. A., & Stallard, P. (2015). Peer victimization during adolescence: Concurrent and prospective impact on symptoms of depression and anxiety. Anxiety, Stress & Coping: An International Journal, 28(1), 105-120. doi:10.1080/10615806.2014.962023
Berk, L. E., (2010). Development Through the Lifespan